Marewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis 1850s townhouse on the Oude Rijn sits right in the historic heart of Leiden, with the water literally on your doorstep. At 161 m² it's a generous home, especially for the centre, and the price tag of €975,000 reflects that, it's 105% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €476,500. For context, that's in line with what you'd pay for a terraced houses in Leiden of this size.
Marewijk is the kind of neighbourhood where you're in the thick of it. Two residents give it a 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 area is overwhelmingly pre-war (92% of homes built before 1945) and very densely populated, over 6,000 addresses per km². It's a young crowd: nearly 40% of residents are between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person. The neighbourhood Marewijk is not a quiet suburb, but it's vibrant and central.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Dirk and Ekoplaza are also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, De Pionier primary school is a five-minute walk, and Vrije School Mareland is about ten minutes on foot. Secondary school Bonaventura College is a bit further, a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden has everything you need within easy reach, from restaurants (on your doorstep) to the station (a ten-minute walk).
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ivo van der Leek Makelaardij and appears on several channels including Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Oude Rijn 86, Leiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
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. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AII 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. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
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About Oude Rijn 86, Leiden
The asking price is €975,000, which is 105% above the neighbourhood average of €476,500. However, this home is 161 m², while the average in Marewijk is 74 m², so you're paying for significantly more space. Compared to other large townhouses in Leiden, the price per m² (€6,056) is actually below the neighbourhood average of €6,730 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size.
The home has energy label C. That's a decent score for a house built in 1850, in the neighbourhood, only 8.3% of homes have label C, while 41.7% are D or lower. Label C means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, but not as efficient as a modern home.
Residents mention noise from students and partygoers, but say it's expected in a central area. One notes: "I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around." The total number of reported crimes in the area is 184, which is moderate for such a dense urban neighbourhood.
The plot is 74 m², but the listing does not specify a garden. Given that it's a townhouse on a canal, there may be a small courtyard or no private outdoor space. You would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected by bus, and the city centre is within a few minutes' walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: De Pionier (509 m), Vrije School Mareland (612 m), and Haanstra Basisschool (665 m). For secondary education, Bonaventura College is about 1 km away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The listing does not mention parking. In the city centre of Leiden, parking is often on-street with permits or paid parking. There may be a parking garage nearby. You would need to check with the municipality or agent for specific options.
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