Stationskwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1920s terraced house on Maredijk has a warm, lived-in feel from the moment you step inside. With 180 m² of floor space spread over several floors, it offers room to spread out, a rare find in this part of Leiden. The price of €895,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the home is also 91% larger than the typical property in the area. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in size and price.
Stationskwartier is a compact, urban neighbourhood with around 2,700 residents. It's a place where many live alone, the average household size is just 1.5 people, and the age mix leans towards 25-45 year olds. The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of over 4,300 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central part of Leiden. For more on the area, see the Stationskwartier neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is shaped by convenience. For groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, with Dirk and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Schools are within easy reach: primary school Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Het Waterland and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden are also close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward. For a broader view of the surroundings, check out the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck, Pararius and Funda.
Details of this home
Maredijk 147, Leiden
Data from Stationskwartier
Data from Stationskwartier
42 within 5 km
93 within 5 km
About Maredijk 147, Leiden
The asking price is 59% above the neighbourhood average of €564,200, but this home is also 91% larger than the typical property in Stationskwartier (180 m² vs 94 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €4,972, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,556 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The home has an energy label C. That means it is reasonably efficient, but not as efficient as newer homes with label A or B. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, about 58% of homes have label A or better, so this one is slightly below the local average in terms of efficiency.
Leiden Centraal station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, The Hague or Utrecht by train. The neighbourhood is well connected for commuters.
Stationskwartier is a very urban area with a high density of addresses (over 4,300 per km²). It has a young population, with many residents between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person, and only 13% of households have children. The area has a mix of housing, with 22% single-family homes and 35% owner-occupied properties.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Primary school Vrije School Mareland is about 460 m away, and secondary schools like Het Waterland and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden are also close. The neighbourhood has a total of 93 schools within 5 km, so you have plenty of options.
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 531 m, followed by Dirk at 682 m and Jumbo at 706 m. There is also an Aldi within 711 m. For daily shopping, you have several choices just a few minutes' walk away.
The house was built in 1920, so it is over a century old. It has an energy label C, which suggests some modernisation has been done, but the exact condition of the roof, windows and insulation is not detailed in the listing. A viewing would give you a better sense of any updates needed.
The plot size is 139 m², which typically includes some outdoor space, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden, terrace or balcony.
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