A historic apartment in the heart of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Eewal 79 sits in the Grote Kerkbuurt, right in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic centre. Built in 1880, the building carries the character of its era, and the home is offered for €315,000. That asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 27% below the average asking price of €428,688 for apartments in Leeuwarden.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this first-floor apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 86 m². The home has roof insulation, largely double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a roof terrace, which belongs to the owners' association, with a monthly contribution of €212. The property is in full ownership.
Life in the Grote Kerkbuurt
The Grote Kerkbuurt is a small neighbourhood with around 1,320 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of 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 you can feel the history and walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, speaks of deterioration and division among neighbours. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. For more on the area, see the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with SPAR just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is just around the corner. The GP practice Compas Huisartsenpraktijk is a five-minute walk, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is on your doorstep. Bus stops at Wissesdwinger and Oosterkade are just around the corner, with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695, and lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13 respectively. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €247,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €163,000 to €247,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the area has an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Elfsteden Makelaars en Taxateurs B.V.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Eewal 79, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €315,000 is 27% below the average asking price in the Grote Kerkbuurt, which is €428,688. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m², is €4,200, which is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €5,928 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to other homes currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this first-floor apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 86 m². The home also has a roof terrace, which is part of the owners' association. The monthly contribution for the association is €212.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €247,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €315,000 is 28% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 52%, from €163,000 in 2020 to €247,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The home was built in 1880 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 90% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 16% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Ekoplaza is about 219 metres away, SPAR is 279 metres, and Jumbo is 370 metres. A bit further, at 447 metres, is Poiesz, and Albert Heijn is 660 metres away. With 31 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, about 359 metres away. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 318 metres away, and CSG Comenius at Mariënburg is 832 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance, making this a convenient location for families with school-age children.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Leeuwarden, Wissesdwinger at 256 metres, with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695, and Leeuwarden, Oosterkade at 274 metres, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13. Leeuwarden train station is about 849 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label of this apartment is C. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, largely double glazing and wall insulation. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the actual costs will depend on your usage and the efficiency of the heating system.
