Academiewijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A monumental 1877 townhouse on Leiden's most prestigious canal, with 502 m² of living space and a 385 m² plot. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the energy performance of this home is unknown. At €2,795,000 it is the most expensive of the six homes currently for sale in the Academiewijk, and 102% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,385,417. That is a steep premium, but for a property of this size and location it is not unexpected. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,020, and this home is one of the few terraced houses in Leiden of this calibre.
The Academiewijk is the historic heart of Leiden, with a very high density of 5,351 addresses per km². It is a neighbourhood of students and professionals: 58% of households are single-person, and only 5% are families with children. The average household size is 1.3. The housing stock is almost entirely pre-war, and all homes in the neighbourhood have an energy label D or lower. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description is based on CBS data. The neighbourhood Academiewijk is a lively, urban area with a high concentration of restaurants, bars and cultural institutions.
Daily life here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, SPAR is a couple of streets away, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within a few minutes' walk: Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city where most amenities are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via April makelaars Leiden and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
Rapenburg 83A, Leiden
Data from Academiewijk
Data from Academiewijk
48 within 5 km
93 within 5 km
About Rapenburg 83A, Leiden
The asking price is 102% above the neighbourhood average of €1,385,417, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in the Academiewijk. However, with 502 m² of living space on a 385 m² plot on the Rapenburg, it is an exceptional property. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,020, so the price per m² here is around €5,568, which is actually below the neighbourhood average. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the monumental character and the canal location.
All homes in the Academiewijk have an energy label D or lower, but this specific home's label is unknown.
With 502 m² of living space, this home is 145% larger than the neighbourhood average of 205 m². It is also one of the few single-family homes in an area where 68% of the housing stock consists of apartments.
The Academiewijk is a very urban, historic neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It is dominated by students and single-person households, with few families. The area is known for its monumental buildings, canals, and proximity to the city centre. There are many restaurants and cultural venues within walking distance.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
Yes, Ekoplaza is 366 m away, SPAR is 549 m, and Hoogvliet is 590 m. All are within a short walk.
Haanstra Basisschool is 166 m away and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 229 m away. Both are primary schools. The nearest secondary school is 1.7 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Academiewijk
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