A grand townhouse on the historic Oude Rijn
This terraced house on the Oude Rijn sits right in the heart of Leiden, with the canal literally on your doorstep. At 161 m² it was nearly twice the size of the average home in the neighbourhood, and the last known asking price of €975,000 was the highest of the ten homes at the time for sale in Marewijk. That price was 96% above the neighbourhood average of €497,050, so it was clearly on the high side, but then, this was a very special property. For context, see other terraced houses in Leiden. This home has not been online since 26 August 2026.
Marewijk: lively, central, student-friendly
Marewijk is the beating heart of Leiden's student life. Two residents have reviewed the neighbourhood, giving it an average 6.94 out of 10. One says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus." The neighbourhood is densely populated, over 6,000 addresses per km², and most households are single people. It is a young area: nearly 40% of residents are between 15 and 25. For more on the area, see the Marewijk neighbourhood.
Daily life on the Oude Rijn
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: De Pionier, Vrije School Mareland and Haanstra Basisschool. Secondary education is a bit further,. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and cafés is literally on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed via several channels, including Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij. The listing was current as of at the time.
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About Oude Rijn 86, Leiden
Was €975,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price was €975,000, which was 96% above the average asking price in Marewijk (€497,050). It was also the most expensive of the ten homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the home is 161 m², which is 94% larger than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². Whether it is fair depends on how you value the size and the prime canal-side location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale: it is not the most efficient, but also not the least. Expect moderate energy costs. The label does not tell you about the condition of the insulation or the heating system, it is simply the registered label.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Marewijk is a lively, central neighbourhood in Leiden, popular with students. It has a high population density and many single-person households. Residents appreciate the proximity to the city centre and the station, but note a lack of green space. The neighbourhood feels safe and is well served by shops and public transport.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is also well connected by bus, according to residents.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Pionier (509 m), Vrije School Mareland (612 m) and Haanstra Basisschool (665 m). For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 1 km away.
Is there a garden?
The listing did not mention a garden. The plot is 74 m², but that does not necessarily mean there is a garden, it could include the footprint of the house.
How many bedrooms does it have?
The floor area was 161 m², but without a layout from the agent, it was not possible to say how many bedrooms there were.
