Franeker Binnenstad, Waadhoeke
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Franciscushof sits in the heart of Franeker's Binnenstad, a neighbourhood full of character. At €185,000, the asking price is 55% below the neighbourhood average of €409,194, partly because the 66 m² floor area is 63% smaller than the typical home here. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at other apartments in Waadhoeke.
Franeker Binnenstad is the old centre, with narrow streets, monuments and a lively mix of shops and cafés. It's a compact neighbourhood where most daily needs are within walking distance. The area has a moderate urban feel (density 1,355 addresses per km²) and a high proportion of single-person households (495 out of 1,365 residents). Many homes date from before 1945, giving the streets a traditional character. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Franeker Binnenstad.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Poiesz a couple of streets away. Primary schools are also close: IKC de Korendrager is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool De Kabas is a couple of streets further. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the centre's restaurants and the library are within a few minutes' walk. For a broader view of the municipality, check the municipality Waadhoeke.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Lelyveld Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Franciscushof 23, Franeker
Data from Franeker Binnenstad
Data from Franeker Binnenstad
6 within 5 km
11 within 5 km
About Franciscushof 23, Franeker
The asking price of €185,000 is 55% below the average asking price in Franeker Binnenstad (€409,194). However, the apartment is also much smaller than average (66 m² vs 179 m²). Compared to the median price of €331,250, it is still well below, but the size explains much of the difference. It is priced keenly for a compact home in the centre.
The apartment has energy label C. That means it has reasonable insulation and energy performance, though not as efficient as modern A-rated homes. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme. In the neighbourhood, 17.6% of homes have label C, while 47.1% have D or lower.
The train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. It connects Franeker to Leeuwarden and Harlingen, making it convenient for commuters.
Albert Heijn is 243 m away (just around the corner), Lidl is 355 m, and Poiesz is 468 m. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance. The centre also has restaurants and a library within a few minutes' walk.
In the most recent data, 83 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. That is a moderate number for a compact urban centre. The area has a mix of residents, with many singles and older people, and a quiet historic character.
Primary schools within walking distance include IKC de Korendrager (227 m), Basisschool De Kabas (446 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Steven (539 m). Secondary education is 1.6 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Franeker Binnenstad



