A quiet apartment in a leafy corner of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Borniastraat sits in a calm, green pocket of Huizum-Badweg, a neighbourhood that feels a world away from the city bustle. With 89 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's both efficient and comfortable. The last known asking price of €425,000 was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €245,000, but the home was larger and more efficient than most. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden typically sell for around €3,025 per m². This home has not been online since 28 September 2026.
Huizum-Badweg: a quiet, green neighbourhood
Huizum-Badweg is a small, tight-knit area with just 220 residents. It's mostly young adults and older people, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and a quarter are 65 or over. The streets are lined with pre-1970 homes, and two-thirds have an A energy label. It's a very urban spot (address density 2,926 per km²), yet the park is just a seven-minute walk away. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures paint a picture of a quiet, well-maintained neighbourhood. The Huizum-Badweg neighbourhood is one of Leeuwarden's more established areas.
Daily life on Borniastraat
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go a ten-minute walk away. Lidl is also within easy reach. Families have IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school a couple of streets away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé secondary school is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a good range of amenities, with a supermarket, restaurant and GP all within a few minutes' walk.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Hellema Makelaars.
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About Borniastraat 16, Leeuwarden
Was €425,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €425,000 was well above the neighbourhood average of €245,000, but this apartment was larger (89 m² vs 81 m² average) and had an A energy label, while many homes in the area were older. The price per m² worked out at about €4,775, compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,025. So it's on the high side, but you're paying for a modern, efficient home in a quiet location.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Huizum-Badweg is a small, quiet neighbourhood with 220 residents. It's mostly young adults and older people, with few children. The area is very urban but has a green feel, with a park just 700 metres away. Most homes were built before 1970, and two-thirds have an A energy label. It's a calm, well-maintained area.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to other cities without needing a car.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 369 metres away, so you can grab groceries on your doorstep. AH to go is 787 metres, and Lidl is 834 metres. There are plenty of options within a short walk.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school is 302 metres away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé secondary school is 431 metres. Several other primary and secondary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. It's a modern standard that saves money and is better for the environment.
