De Waard, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 terraced house sits on a leafy street in De Waard, a quiet pocket of Leiden's city centre. With 95 m² of living space and a 85 m² plot, it's a generous home for the area. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €550,000, the asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €441,188, but the floor area is 36% larger than the typical 70 m², so you're paying for extra space. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
De Waard is a small neighbourhood with a village feel, just north of Leiden's historic centre. It's densely built up, over 5,000 addresses per km², yet feels calm, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. The population is mixed: many young adults (25-45) and families with children, plus a fair share of singles. Most homes are owner-occupied (42%) and three-quarters are single-family houses. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its quiet streets and easy access to the city. Learn more about the De Waard neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with SPAR and Albert Heijn also a five-minute walk. Schools are well within reach: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool St. Joseph (primary) is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a twenty-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and library is even closer. The municipality of Leiden keeps the area well-maintained, find out more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Alpina Leiden (voorheen De Leeuw Makelaardij).
Details of this home
Kortenaerstraat 71, Leiden
Data from De Waard
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About Kortenaerstraat 71, Leiden
The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €441,188, but the house is also 36% larger than the typical home in De Waard (95 m² vs 70 m²). The price per m² works out at about €5,789, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,517 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is F, which is one of the least efficient ratings. This means the house is likely to have high heating costs, especially given its 1935 construction. In the neighbourhood, about 35% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but you should expect higher energy bills than a modern home.
The house has a floor area of 95 m² and sits on a plot of 85 m². That's a generous size for a terraced house in this part of Leiden, the neighbourhood average for homes for sale is 70 m².
De Waard is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a high address density (5,157 per km²). It's popular with young adults and families, about 38% of households have children. The area has a park within a couple of streets away, and the city centre is a ten-minute walk. It's a quiet residential area despite being close to the centre.
Leiden Centraal station is 2 km away, which is about a twenty-minute walk or a short cycle. The station offers direct trains to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other major cities.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is 335 m away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden (secondary) is 446 m away. For primary education, Basisschool St. Joseph is 895 m away, and De Springplank is 896 m away.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 723 m, followed by SPAR at 805 m and Albert Heijn at 809 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Waard