A calm base in Vogelwijk
This apartment on Europaplein 38 sits in the Vogelwijk neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, a part of the Sonnenborgh en omgeving district. It is a first-floor gallery flat in a residential area along a busy road, built in 1964. The last known asking price of €215,000 was 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €423,600, and it was the cheapest of the five homes at the time for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,001, while this home was listed at €3,981 per m². Across the municipality, the supply of apartments in Leeuwarden varied widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 5 November 2026.
The apartment itself
According to the agent, this apartment had two rooms, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a single floor, with a living area of 54 m². The BAG registration lists the living area as 53 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the first living floor. The property was held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 31-12-2030, and an annual fee of €520. The agent stated the home had wall insulation and double glazing (HR+ or HR++), and heating was provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B.
Life in the Vogelwijk
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another resident notes: "Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood." A third review mentions that the area is "child-friendly during the day, unsafe for everyone in the evening," citing litter, seagulls, and loitering youths. The neighbourhood has 1,455 inhabitants, with 53% of households being single-person households. For more detail, see the Vogelwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and another Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC Albertine Agnes is a five-minute walk, and the secondary school!mpulse Leeuwarden is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk R. Baarsma, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Kouwenhoven BV is a couple of streets away. The bus stop Leeuwarden, Europaplein is on your doorstep, served by line 71, and Leeuwarden, WTC is a five-minute walk with lines 10, 97, and 197. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of services and facilities, as described on the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address-level risk indications, based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, and Klimaateffectatlas, are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 27 dB and aircraft noise at 40 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1964 on clay soil, and that 3% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is medium, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Hellema Makelaars and Hellema Makelaars on Funda.
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About Europaplein 38, Leeuwarden
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €215,000 was 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €423,600, and it was the cheapest of the five homes at the time for sale in the Vogelwijk. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,001, while this home was listed at €3,981 per m². The average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood was 165 m², whereas this apartment had a living area of 54 m² according to the agent.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment had two rooms, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a single floor. The living area was 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed it as 53 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the first living floor. The property is a gallery flat, built in 1964, with a volume of 177 m³.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This was an efficient label, which generally meant lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent stated the home had wall insulation and double glazing (HR+ or HR++), and heating was provided by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures were provided in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 31-12-2030. The annual ground lease fee was €520. This meant the lease would need to be renewed or bought out before the end date, but the listing did not state the terms for renewal. The fee was a recurring cost for the owner.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The apartment was located along a busy road, as stated by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, according to area-level data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1964 on clay soil, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The climate risk indications for this address are: pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, flood risk is low currently and low in 2050, and heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property. No specific consequences for the home are stated.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 360 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the apartment. Aldi and another Jumbo are about 511 metres away, also a couple of streets. Lidl and Poiesz are about 705 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC Albertine Agnes, about 249 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Talentencampus Eigen Wijs Regulier is about 353 metres away, and Talentencampus Eigen Wijs SBO is about 359 metres away. For secondary education,!mpulse Leeuwarden is about 360 metres away. There are 55 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport from this location?
The bus stop Leeuwarden, Europaplein is about 80 metres away, on your doorstep, served by line 71. Leeuwarden, WTC is about 490 metres away, a five-minute walk, with lines 10, 97, and 197. Leeuwarden, Westeinde is about 569 metres away, with lines 71, 97, and 197. The nearest train station is Leeuwarden, about 1.4 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Vogelwijk, give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable." Another notes it is "calm and peaceful," while a third mentions issues with litter and loitering youths in the evening.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state a WOZ value. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or historical development could be made. Other property details, such as the layout and features, were provided by the agent.
