A new-build apartment by the park
This apartment on Dorhoutstraat 55 sits in Achter de Hoven, a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden where the streets have a calm, residential feel. The home is a new-build portiekflat, set along a quiet road and right next to a park. The asking price of €402,500 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €362,130. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,732, while this home is listed at €5,095 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Leeuwarden], this one stands out for its energy label and its position by the green.
Inside the apartment
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 79 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 78 square metres. The home is heated with underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, and it comes with an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label. As a new build, it was listed for sale in June 2026. The total volume of the property is 276 cubic metres.
Life in Achter de Hoven
Achter de Hoven is a neighbourhood where about 2,385 people live, and many households are single-person, at 62 percent. 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, concerns about safety, and few amenities in the immediate vicinity. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, you can read about [the Achter de Hoven neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Aldi is just around the corner, and the AH XL is a couple of streets away. A GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Kolthoff, is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Buitenhove is nearby. For secondary education, Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is. Bus line 7 stops at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat, just around the corner. The nearest train station, Leeuwarden, is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Leeuwarden]. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and both railway and aircraft noise are 31 dB Lden, also not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and in this area 3 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now 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. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's information.
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About Dorhoutstraat 55, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €402,500 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €362,130. That is a difference of 11 percent. The price per square metre is €5,095, while the neighbourhood average is €3,732 per square metre, a difference of 37 percent. These figures come from the agent's listing and the neighbourhood housing market data.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 79 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 78 square metres. The home is heated with underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, and it has an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, but in this case the agent has not published it. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is also 31 dB Lden, both not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to the area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and in this neighbourhood 3 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is the Aldi at 515 metres, which is just around the corner. The AH XL is at 575 metres, also a couple of streets away. There are more options within five kilometres, including an Albert Heijn at 620 metres and another at 768 metres, as well as a SPAR at 1,154 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
For secondary education, Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is at 240 metres, a five-minute walk, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is at 409 metres. For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is at 724 metres, and IKC de Weide is at 782 metres. There are also other schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 7 stops at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat, which is 216 metres away, just around the corner. There are also stops at Leeuwarden, Appelstraat at 355 metres and Leeuwarden, Fruitstraat at 385 metres, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden, at 1,189 metres, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Achter de Hoven like?
Achter de Hoven has about 2,385 residents, and 62 percent of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes it as atmospheric with nice neighbours, while another mentions nuisance and safety concerns. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
Why is the year of construction not stated in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so it is missing from the property details. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information are accurate, but the year of construction is not available.
