Transvaalbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1928 terraced house on Joubertstraat sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a lively part of Leiden. With 111 m² of living space, it is a third larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €465,000 is on the high side compared to the local average, but the extra space and energy label C help explain it. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
The Transvaalbuurt is a compact neighbourhood with a strong student presence. One resident calls it "a typical student neighbourhood", noting that it is "reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed". Another describes it as "a cosy good neighbourhood" with nice people and no major burglaries, though bikes sometimes get stolen. Based on two reviews, the area scores 7.57 out of 10. The neighbourhood has a high density of single-person households (880 out of 1,275) and a young population, with many residents aged 25 to 45. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt.
For your morning bread, Aldi and Jumbo are both just around the corner, and there is an AH to go even closer. The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is a five-minute walk away, and De Morskring is about ten minutes on foot. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a GP practice is a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden offers a compact urban environment with all essentials within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Joubertstraat 15, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
The neighbourhood is quite simple along a road, and there are often students outside in the evenings. It is reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe neighbourhood with nice people, I have never had any bad experiences, but sometimes bikes are stolen, but no major burglaries, there is a supermarket, station, GP and school all within walking distance, sometimes it is a bit dirty
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48 within 5 km
97 within 5 km
About Joubertstraat 15, Leiden
The asking price of €465,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €414,800 and the median of €369,000. However, this house is 111 m², which is 34% larger than the average home in the Transvaalbuurt (83 m²). The price per m² works out to about €4,189, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €6,386 per m². So while the total price is high, you get more space for your money.
The Transvaalbuurt is a student-heavy area with a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere. Residents describe it as safe but advise keeping doors closed. It has a high density of single-person households and a young population. Amenities like supermarkets, a GP, and a train station are all within walking distance. The area scores 7.57 out of 10 from two reviews.
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. The closest is Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging at 548 m, followed by De Morskring at 841 m and Vrije School Mareland at 865 m. Secondary schools are about 1.4 km away.
Currently, there are 15 homes for sale in the Transvaalbuurt. Of these, 38% are owner-occupied properties. The average time on the market for sold homes is 41 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt
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