A new apartment by the park
This brand-new apartment on Dorhoutstraat 69 sits in Achter de Hoven, a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden where the streets feel calm and green. The home is set against a park and a quiet road, so the setting is peaceful from the start. The asking price of €405,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €362,130. This listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description. For context, the neighbourhood's housing stock is made up entirely of homes built before 1945, but this apartment is new build, so it stands apart from the older housing around it. If you are looking at [apartments in Leeuwarden], this one offers a modern alternative in a historic setting.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed at 79 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m², so the two figures are close. The home is heated with underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, which fits with its energy label A+++. It is a portiekflat, a type of apartment with a shared entrance, and it is new build, so everything is fresh and unused. The volume of the home is 276 m³, giving a sense of the space inside.
Life in Achter de Hoven
Achter de Hoven is a neighbourhood with a mix of older character homes and newer additions, 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, though these opinions cover the whole city rather than this specific neighbourhood. One resident describes the area as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, mentioning houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages, and adds that you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, shares a negative experience from the Bloemenbuurt, citing nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety, so experiences clearly vary. The neighbourhood itself has 2,385 residents, and a large share of households are single-person, at 62 percent. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about [the Achter de Hoven neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address, with an Aldi just around the corner and an AH XL a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Kolthoff, and the Service Apotheek Buitenhove is just a bit further. Public transport is well within reach, with bus line 7 stopping at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat, about a five-minute walk away. The train station in Leeuwarden is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital, Frisius Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, is also nearby. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leeuwarden], where the city centre is accessible on foot. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific property. The noise levels from road traffic are 41 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, and from air traffic 31 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 3 percent of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low for both now and 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 agent is Makelaardij Hoekstra Leeuwarden, and the listing has been available since 25 June 2026.
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About Dorhoutstraat 69, Leeuwarden
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €405,000. According to the price comparison, this is on the high side relative to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €362,130. The price per square metre is €5,127, based on the agent's listed living area of 79 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €3,732, so this apartment is priced above that level.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The agent lists this apartment as having four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The home is spread over a single floor on the first living level, and the living area is 79 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². It is a portiekflat, a type of apartment with a shared entrance, and it is new build.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. The home is heated with underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, according to the agent. This combination suggests the home is designed to be energy-efficient, though the label itself does not guarantee specific energy costs. The neighbourhood has a mix of energy labels, with 50 percent of homes having an A+ label or better.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality, and it is not part of the agent's description here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, and from air traffic 31 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. These figures come from public data sources and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home. The levels are all under the standard, so noise is not flagged as an issue.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 3 percent of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The risk level is stated as low.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Aldi is about 520 metres away, an AH XL is about 580 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 624 metres away. A SPAR is further at about 1,149 metres. These distances mean you can walk to a supermarket in a few minutes, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
For secondary education, Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is about 233 metres away, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is about 404 metres away. For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is about 724 metres away, and IKC de Weide is about 785 metres away. A child daycare is also nearby at about 300 metres, so families have several options within walking distance.
How far is the nearest bus stop?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat, which is about 221 metres away, and it is served by bus line 7. There are also stops at Leeuwarden, Appelstraat and Leeuwarden, Fruitstraat, both a bit further. The train station in Leeuwarden is about 1,182 metres away, so you can reach it with a walk of about ten minutes.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. These reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this neighbourhood. One resident describes the area as atmospheric with nice neighbours, while another mentions negative experiences with nuisance. The neighbourhood itself has 2,385 residents, with a high share of single-person households.
Why is the year of construction not stated in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so it is missing from the description. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the construction year is not available. This means the age of the building cannot be confirmed from the listing.
