Zijdevlinder 6

A family home in a quiet corner of Zijlwijk-Noord

This terraced house on Zijdevlinder 6 sits in a leafy, residential part of Leiden, where the streets are calm and the gardens are well-tended. With 114 m² of living space and a 140 m² plot, it offers more room than many similar homes in the area. The asking price of €545,000 is in line with the market, recently sold terraced houses in the neighbourhood went for an average of €609,800, so this one is keenly priced. For context, terraced houses in Leiden typically command a premium, making this a fair deal.

The Zijlwijk-Noord neighbourhood

Zijlwijk-Noord is a well-established part of Leiden, built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s. It's a family-friendly area with a mix of ages, about a third of residents are 65 or older, and a quarter are under 45. The streets are lined with single-family homes, and the atmosphere is quiet and neighbourly. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a low crime rate (32 total incidents) and good access to green spaces, a park is just a few minutes' walk away. The Zijlwijk-Noord neighbourhood is well served by local amenities, with a GP and primary schools within walking distance.

Life on the street

Your daily routine here would be straightforward. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Dirk also a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster, both about 430 m away. For secondary education, you'd need to travel a bit further, the nearest is about 2.2 km. The area is well connected by road, and the train station is 4.4 km away, so a car or bike is handy for commuting. The municipality of Leiden offers a wide range of cultural and recreational facilities, from museums to parks.

At the time of writing

At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Welkom Thuis! - Onderscheidend vermogen and Welkom Thuis! - Onderscheidend vermogen. The agent has provided full details, so you can get a clear picture of the property.