Dorhoutstraat 85
Achter de Hoven · 8933 DD Leeuwarden
A spacious apartment in a leafy corner of Leeuwarden
This listing did not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The apartment on Dorhoutstraat 85 was the priciest of the 61 homes at the time for sale in Achter de Hoven, with a price tag of €724,000, 70% above the neighbourhood average of €426,615. That premium reflects the generous 131 m² floor area, which is 36% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, see other apartments in Leeuwarden. This home has not been online since 17 September 2026.
Achter de Hoven: a cosy, green neighbourhood
Achter de Hoven scores an 8.29 out of 10 from its residents, based on one review. One resident says: "I've only just moved here, but so far I've been able to find everything, the neighbours have been very kind, they even watered my plants. Also, there's plenty of greenery in the neighbourhood." The area is densely urban (3,147 addresses per km²) and home to a mix of ages, with many one-person households. Most homes are pre-war, and 85% of properties have an A+ energy label. The neighbourhood Achter de Hoven is clearly a sought-after spot.
Daily life on Dorhoutstraat
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and AH XL and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Secondary schools are on your doorstep: Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is a two-minute walk, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is a five-minute stroll. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or garden is within a five-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden offers a rich mix of amenities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Makelaardij Hoekstra Leeuwarden.
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About Dorhoutstraat 85, Leeuwarden
Was €724,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 70% above the neighbourhood average of €426,615, making it the most expensive of the 61 homes at the time for sale in Achter de Hoven. However, the apartment is also 36% larger than the typical home in the area (131 m² vs 96 m²). Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the A+++ energy label.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Achter de Hoven is a densely urban area with a high proportion of pre-war homes. Residents give it an 8.29 out of 10, praising the greenery and friendly neighbours. The area has many one-person households and a mix of ages. Most homes have an A+ energy label, and the neighbourhood is well-connected with shops and schools nearby.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi is 532 m away (just around the corner), AH XL is 595 m, and Albert Heijn is 606 m. All are within a five-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Secondary schools are very close: Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is 239 m away (a two-minute walk) and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is 389 m (a five-minute walk). Primary schools like IKC de Kinderkoepel are 702 m away (about a ten-minute walk).
Why was the year of construction not listed?
The agent had not provided the year of construction in the listing.
