Rijndijkbuurt, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis early 20th-century terraced house on Utrechtse Jaagpad sits in a lively part of Leiden, where the streets have an authentic, old-city feel. With 73 m² of living space and a 62 m² plot, it's compact but full of character. The asking price of €445,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €609,438, making it a keen option for buyers looking for a more affordable entry into this area. For context, terraced houses in Leiden vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt gets a 7.19 out of 10 from two residents. One calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood" and says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." The other gives a more critical view: "Hello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities." The area is densely built (over 4,000 addresses per km²) and home to many singles and young adults.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn a five- to ten-minute walk away. Schools are plentiful: Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is on your doorstep, and Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away. The municipality Leiden offers a compact city centre with restaurants and a park within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hypodomus Leiden. The agent has provided full details on the property's size, age and energy label.
Details of this home
Utrechtse Jaagpad 40, Leiden
Good · 2 residents
Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden
Auto-translated to English by AIHello, there are nice parks to walk in, but unfortunately they are broken up by roads. Community gets a 2 because in my opinion nobody is really connected. No community centre, but also, nobody WANTS to connect with the neighbours either. Houses are poorly renovated. Lots of schools. Good amenities.
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About Utrechtse Jaagpad 40, Leiden
The asking price of €445,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Rijndijkbuurt (€609,438) and also below the median of €530,000. However, the house is smaller than average (73 m² vs 116 m²). Given the compact size and the need for potential renovation (the neighbourhood has many older homes), the price seems in line with what you get.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though older homes like this (built in 1915) may need extra attention to insulation. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have label C, while 50% have D or lower.
Rijndijkbuurt has a mix of households: about 310 with children and 325 without. There are several schools within walking distance, including primary and secondary options. One resident noted 'lots of schools' and 'good amenities', though another felt the community isn't very connected. Parks are nearby but split by roads.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague and other cities.
The listing does not mention a garden.
The house was built in 1915 and has energy label C. One neighbourhood review mentioned 'houses are poorly renovated', but that's a general comment. The listing doesn't specify the condition, so a viewing is recommended to assess the state of the property.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijndijkbuurt
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