A new apartment by the park
This brand-new apartment on Dorhoutstraat sits in Achter de Hoven, a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden where the streets feel calm and green. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description. At €427,500, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leeuwarden sits at €362,130, which puts this home 18% above that figure.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat apartment spread over one floor, with four rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The home has underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, and it is set beside a park along a quiet road. As a new build, it comes with an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label.
Life in Achter de Hoven
Achter de Hoven is a neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer housing, and it sits close to the Potmargezone district. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes the area as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where houses with a stately character sit alongside smaller workers' cottages, and you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, shares a very negative experience, mentioning nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they offer a general impression rather than a precise picture of Achter de Hoven itself. The neighbourhood has around 2,385 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 62%.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi is just around the corner, and the AH XL is a couple of streets away. Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden, a secondary school, is on your doorstep, while CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Kolthoff, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Buitenhove is a couple of streets away. Bus line 7 stops at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat, which is just around the corner, and the train station Leeuwarden is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities within easy reach. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, and from air traffic 31 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk, and flood risk in 2050, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Hoekstra Leeuwarden and Makelaardij Hoekstra Leeuwarden on Funda.
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About Dorhoutstraat 53, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €427,500 is 18% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €362,130. This puts the price on the high side compared with the local market. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 84 m², is €5,089, which is 36% higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,732 per m². These figures come directly from the listing and neighbourhood data.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat apartment spread over one floor. It has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The home has underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, and it is set beside a park along a quiet road.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the agent's description for this home. Without this figure, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €427,500.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, and from air traffic 31 dB Lden. All of these are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on open data, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Aldi, which is about 521 metres away, just around the corner. The AH XL is about 582 metres away, also a couple of streets from the home. There are several other options within a short distance, including an Albert Heijn at 611 metres and another at 769 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden, a secondary school, is about 243 metres away, on your doorstep. CSG Comenius, Mariënburg, another secondary school, is about 401 metres away, a five-minute walk. For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is about 712 metres away, and IKC de Weide is about 793 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 7 stops at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat, which is about 209 metres away, just around the corner. There are additional stops on the same line at Appelstraat and Fruitstraat, both within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden, about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Achter de Hoven like?
Achter de Hoven is a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden with around 2,385 residents. A large share of households are single-person, at 62%. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, though this reflects the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. Reviews mention both positive aspects, such as the atmosphere and proximity to the city centre, and negative experiences, including nuisance and safety concerns.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the year of construction. This field is missing from the agent's description.
