Vreewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1880s terraced house on a leafy street in Leiden's Vreewijk district has a stately feel, with high ceilings and period details. At 144 m² and with a 241 m² plot, it is one of the larger homes in the area. The price of €840,000 is 39% above the neighbourhood average of €606,143, making it the most expensive of the seven homes currently for sale in Vreewijk. For context, that is a premium you pay for size and character, comparable terraced houses in Leiden tend to be smaller.
Vreewijk is a dense, historic neighbourhood just south of Leiden's centre. With 2,455 residents and a very high address density (4,964 per km²), it is unmistakably urban. The population is mixed: many students and young professionals (685 people aged 15,25), but also a fair share of families and older residents. Nearly three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied, and two-thirds are single-family houses, unusual for such a central location. The neighbourhood Vreewijk has a lively, village-like atmosphere within the city.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh and Basisschool De Ley. Secondary schools are about a ten-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality Leiden offers all the cultural and culinary perks of a university city, with restaurants and a park within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaarsland and Funda. The energy label G means heating costs will be significant, something to factor into your budget.
Details of this home
Jan van Goyenkade 39, Leiden
Data from Vreewijk
Data from Vreewijk
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About Jan van Goyenkade 39, Leiden
The asking price is 39% above the neighbourhood average of €606,143, and it is the most expensive of the seven homes currently for sale in Vreewijk. However, at 144 m² it is also 30% larger than the average home in the area (111 m²). Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the historic character of a 19th-century townhouse.
Vreewijk is a dense, historic area just south of Leiden's centre. It has a very high address density (4,964 per km²) and a mixed population of students, young professionals, families and older residents. About 73% of homes are owner-occupied, and two-thirds are single-family houses. The area feels urban but has a village-like character.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities quickly.
A SPAR supermarket is 324 metres away, and a Lidl is 496 metres. Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh (196 m) and Basisschool De Ley (301 m). Secondary schools are about 1.6 km away.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. With a house built in 1880, you can expect high heating costs.
Currently there are seven homes for sale in Vreewijk, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €840,000. The average asking price is €606,143, and the average price per m² is €5,125.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vreewijk
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