Oranjewijk, Leeuwarden
This apartment on Achter de Hoven 30B sits in the Oranjewijk, a lively part of Leeuwarden where the city centre is literally on your doorstep. Built in 2007, the home is part of a modern gallery flat and comes with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €189,500, the asking price is sharp compared to the average for apartments in Leeuwarden, which sits at €364,045.
Inside, you'll find a well-laid-out apartment with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area measures 49 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 167 m³. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It's on the third floor, and you'll have full ownership (volle eigendom) with a monthly HOA fee of €73.
The Oranjewijk is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of historic and modern housing, and it's home to about 1,260 residents. Many residents live alone, and the area has a youthful vibe with a large share of people between 15 and 45. Across the municipality of Leeuwarden, residents give an average score of 7.32 based on 54 reviews. One resident says: "Atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre." Another notes: "After living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents." The neighbourhood has a high address density, making it a bustling place to live. For more on the area, see the Oranjewijk neighbourhood.
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn and SPAR are just around the corner, and there's an AH to go a bit further for quick bites. For secondary education, CSG Comenius is a couple of streets away, and IKC de Kinderkoepel for primary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Iemhoff en Landmeter is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Public transport is excellent: bus line 7 stops on your doorstep at Maria Louisastraat, and the Blokhuisplein stop with many lines is a five-minute walk. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Leeuwarden.
The WOZ value for this home is €180,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €131,000 to €180,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is above the norm at 66 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and a small percentage of homes in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland and Makelaarsland on Funda.
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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.
About Achter de Hoven 30B, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €189,500 is 5% above the WOZ value of €180,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €131,000 in 2020 to €180,000 in 2025.
This apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 49 m², and the volume is 167 m³. It's located on the third floor of a gallery flat. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. You'll have full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €73.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency. However, the label itself doesn't guarantee specific energy bills, as those depend on usage and other factors.
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is above the norm at 66 dB Lden, which may be noticeable. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home itself.
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and a small percentage of homes in the postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, meaning there's a higher chance of waterlogging during intense rainfall. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications.
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and SPAR, both about 515 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. There's also an AH to go at 669 metres and an Ekoplaza at 670 metres. For a larger selection, another Albert Heijn is 735 metres away.
For secondary education, CSG Comenius is just 235 metres away, and Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is 522 metres. For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is 634 metres away, and IKC Johan Willem Friso is 721 metres. All are within a short walk.
The bus stop Leeuwarden, Maria Louisastraat is just 21 metres away, with bus line 7. The Klanderij stop at 173 metres offers lines 7, 20, 320, and 695. Blokhuisplein at 288 metres has many lines including 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151, and 355. Leeuwarden train station is 683 metres away.
The Oranjewijk is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,260 residents. Many residents live alone (62% of households), and there's a mix of ages, with a large share of young adults. The area has a high address density, making it lively. Resident reviews across the municipality give an average score of 7.32, with some praising the atmosphere and proximity to the centre, while others mention changes over time.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Very good. Rubbish could be better. Furthermore, you are close to the city and shops. Bus stop is also nearby. Station is at most 15 minutes away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €364,045 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,922 | – |
| Rent price | €675 p/m | €675 p/m |
How residents experience their district
Very good. Rubbish could be better. Furthermore, you are close to the city and shops. Bus stop is also nearby. Station is at most 15 minutes away.
Auto-translated to English by AII've only just moved here, but so far I've been able to find everything, the neighbours have been very kind, they even watered my plants. Also, there's plenty of greenery in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €412,466 | €393,063 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,221 | – |
| Rent price | €1,009 p/m | €1,039 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have lived in Weidum since 1972. A bullseye, we can say. Our neighbourhood, Sânpaad, is fantastic. Young and old join in when something is organised. Many of our own young people stay living here. An enormous amount is organised, namely: kaatsen, cards, billiards (4 tables), folk dancing, badminton, fair, Christmas ball, 55+ party, etc. etc. It is a great pity that no building is allowed. We hope to be able to stay here for years to come. Weidum "boppe".
Auto-translated to English by AIAntisocial people in the neighbourhood. Very unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €407,185 | €349,202 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,650 | – |
| Rent price | €1,131 p/m | €1,122 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
Achter de Hoven 30B, Leeuwarden
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