A bright apartment in the heart of 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. At €189,500, the asking price was 48% below the average last known asking price of €364,045 for homes in this neighbourhood, so it was on the low side compared to the local market. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leeuwarden. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment had two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 49 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It is on the third floor and comes with full ownership, so there is no leasehold. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €73.
Life in the Oranjewijk
The Oranjewijk is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of historic and modern housing, and it is home to about 1,260 people. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on 54 reviews. One resident describes the area as an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," adding that "you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident, however, mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns in a different part of the municipality, so experiences vary. The neighbourhood itself has a high address density, making it a bustling urban area. For more details, have a look at the Oranjewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn and SPAR are just around the corner, and an AH to go is a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, CSG Comenius is a couple of streets away, and IKC de Kinderkoepel for primary education is about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Iemhoff en Landmeter is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Maria Louisastraat is on your doorstep with line 7, and the Blokhuisplein stop offers many more lines. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. All this is within the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €180,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 5% above that value. The WOZ value has developed over the past five years, though the exact figures are not provided here. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Achter de Hoven 30B, Leeuwarden
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price was €189,500, while the WOZ value was €180,000 as of 1 January 2025. This meant the asking price was 5% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference was a factual comparison without implying whether the price was fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment had two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the third floor of a gallery flat and has a living area of 49 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also stated that the home was fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific energy bills.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this location?
The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The Albert Heijn and SPAR are both about 515 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. An AH to go is about 669 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 670 metres away. So you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For secondary education, CSG Comenius is about 235 metres away, and Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is 522 metres away. For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is 634 metres away, and IKC Johan Willem Friso is 721 metres away. So there are several schools within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Maria Louisastraat is just 21 metres away, with line 7. The Klanderij stop is 173 metres away with lines 7, 20, 320, and 695. The Blokhuisplein stop is 288 metres away with many more lines. Leeuwarden train station is about 683 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Oranjewijk is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,260 residents. It has a high address density, making it a bustling urban area. Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.32, but experiences vary. Some praise the atmosphere and proximity to the centre, while others mention nuisance and safety concerns.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, there was a monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contribution of €73. This fee is typically used for maintenance of shared areas and the building.
