Roomburg, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a generous, modern terraced house on a quiet street in Leiden's Roomburg neighbourhood. With 194 m² of living space, it's a third larger than the average home in the area. The asking price of €885,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €699,500, but the size and energy label A++ (the best possible) set it apart. For more context, see other terraced houses in Leiden.
Roomburg is a calm, leafy part of Leiden with a mix of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has a strong community feel, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. Most homes are owner-occupied (74%), and the area is predominantly built up between 1990 and 2010. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: it's a settled, family-friendly area. Learn more about the neighbourhood Roomburg.
For your daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool St. Joseph and the International School Leiden, both about a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, with restaurants and a GP practice also within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Makelaars Rotterdam en Zoetermeer and De Makelaars Jenné | Baars | Jenné.
Details of this home
Octavialaan 64, Leiden
Data from Roomburg
Data from Roomburg
34 within 5 km
77 within 5 km
About Octavialaan 64, Leiden
The asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €699,500, but this home is significantly larger (194 m² vs 145 m² average) and has an excellent energy label A++. The price per square metre works out at about €4,562, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,174 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space and better energy efficiency.
This home has energy label A++, the highest possible rating. That means it's extremely energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a small environmental footprint. In the neighbourhood, all available homes have label A, but none have A+, so this home stands out. You won't have to worry about high energy bills or retrofitting.
The plot size is 190 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden or how it is laid out. You would need to check the exact outdoor space with the agent.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a 40-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool St. Joseph (670 m), International School Leiden (737 m), and De Bernardusschool (741 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.7 km away. The neighbourhood has a good selection of schools for all ages.
Roomburg recorded 80 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of about 2,940 residents is relatively low. The area feels quiet and residential, with a park nearby and a strong sense of community.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Roomburg