A historic terraced house on Oude Vest
This 17th-century terraced house sits on one of Leiden's oldest streets, right in the historic heart. With 171 m² of living space spread over several floors, it is a substantial home in a city-centre setting. The last known asking price of €875,000 was 114% above the neighbourhood average of €408,333, which reflected its size and location, terraced houses in Leiden at this scale were rare. This home has not been online since 14 September 2026.
The De Camp neighbourhood
De Camp is a compact, densely built area within Leiden's medieval centre. With an address density of 5,561 addresses per km², it is very strongly urban. The population is young and transient: over 40% are aged 25,45, and nearly 60% of households are single-person. There are few families with children. The housing stock is almost entirely pre-war, and 85% is rental. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Vrije School Mareland (a five-minute walk) and De Pionier (a ten-minute walk). The Stedelijk Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The area is packed with restaurants and cafés, the nearest is just 100 metres away.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through two channels: Graal Makelaardij and Graal Makelaardij.
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About Oude Vest 53, Leiden
Was €875,000 a fair price for this terraced house?
The asking price was 114% above the neighbourhood average of €408,333, but this home was much larger than typical: 171 m² versus 61 m² on average. The price per m² worked out at about €5,117, which was below the neighbourhood average of €7,995 per m². So while the total price was high, it reflected the exceptional size and historic character.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label D. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes have label A or better, and 33% have label A. Label D meant the home was less efficient than many others in the area, so heating costs were likely to be higher. The property dates from 1650, so improvements may be needed to bring it up to modern standards.
How far is the nearest train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The station offers connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The neighbourhood recorded 138 total crimes in the latest data. This is a city-centre area with a high population density, so some level of activity is expected. Specific crime types are not detailed in the data.
Are there any outdoor spaces like a garden?
The plot size was 59 m², but the listing did not specify whether this included a garden, courtyard, or other outdoor space. The property is a terraced house in a historic centre, so outdoor space may be limited.
How many bedrooms does the property have?
With 171 m² of floor area, the home is spacious, but the layout is not described.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Vrije School Mareland (299 m), De Pionier (646 m), Haanstra Basisschool (723 m), and OBS Lucas van Leyden (833 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 1 km away.
