A canal-side home in the heart of Leiden
This terraced house sits right on the water in the centre of Leiden, in the Marewijk area of the Binnenstad-Noord district. With the city's historic heart on your doorstep, this is living in the middle of everything Leiden has to offer. The last known asking price of €650,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price of €457,688 for terraced houses in Leiden, which sat roughly 42% above that neighbourhood average. This home has not been online since 15 October 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1750, this three-storey terraced house has three rooms and one bedroom, with a volume of 578 m³. The agent listed the living area at 101 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². According to the agent, the home had roof insulation. The property is set right on the water in the centre of town.
Life in Marewijk
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." Another adds: "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 same resident notes that "there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." A third resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!" The district is home to around 3,000 people, and the average household size is 1.3. The Marewijk neighbourhood is lively and central, though residents mention that nature is scarce and that there is little green space.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk off. For primary education, Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk away, and De Pionier is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden, a couple of streets away, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Leiden Energiepark and Leiden Pelikaan are both within a five-minute walk, served by lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. Leiden Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leiden has plenty to offer, with the LUMC hospital also within walking distance.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that the noise from road traffic is above the guideline value, at 56 dB Lden, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise all stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970. For pluvial flooding, the indication is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Graal Makelaardij and Graal Makelaardij on Pararius.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Oude Vest 93, Leiden
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the area?
The asking price of €650,000 was roughly 42% above the average asking price of €457,688 for homes in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the area was €6,386, while this home was listed at €6,436 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 101 m². The average time a home in this neighbourhood stayed on the market was 57 days.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this was a three-storey terraced house with three rooms and one bedroom, with a total volume of 578 m³. The agent listed the living area at 101 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The property is set on the water in the centre of Leiden. The agent also stated that the home had roof insulation.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. The agent did state that the home had roof insulation, which could help retain heat. The energy label is a standardised measure of a home's energy performance, and a lower label generally means higher monthly energy bills.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from the KCAF. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, and it does not constitute an inspection of this specific property. The indication is meant to give a general sense of the foundation risk in the postcode area.
How noisy is the location?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the guideline value. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 116 metres, with a SPAR at 153 metres and an Albert Heijn at 414 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Leiden at 682 metres, and the Centraal Apotheek Leiden pharmacy is at 394 metres. The LUMC hospital is about 1.1 kilometres away. Restaurants are very close, at just 100 metres.
What are the public transport options?
Bus stops at Leiden Energiepark and Leiden Pelikaan are both within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 45, 400, 401 and N40. The Nieuwe Beestenmarkt stop is also nearby with many more lines. Leiden Centraal train station is about 826 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes the home well placed for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." Another notes that "there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected." The district has around 3,000 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households at 78%.
What schools are available in the area?
Vrije School Mareland is the nearest primary school at about 320 metres, a five-minute walk away. De Pionier is at 511 metres, and Haanstra Basisschool at 744 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is at 956 metres. There are 93 schools within a five-kilometre radius, so there is plenty of choice for families.
How does the living area compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent listed the living area of this home at 101 m², which was about 36% larger than the neighbourhood average of 74 m². The BAG registration records a smaller living area of 76 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €6,386, while this home was listed at €6,436 per square metre based on the agent's figure.
