Grootzand 12D
Sneek binnen de grachten · 8601 AW Sneek
A canal-side apartment in Sneek's historic heart
This apartment sits on Grootzand, one of Sneek's most atmospheric canal streets, right in the middle of the historic centre. The building dates from 1890, yet the home carries an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. At €325,000, the asking price was in line with the market, sitting 33% below the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €488,090. For context, that average covers all homes in the area, not just apartments in Súdwest-Fryslân. This home has not been online since 29 September 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described this as a fully insulated apartment with a heat pump, spread over two floors. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 346 m³. The living area was listed as 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home was offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the setting was in the centre of Sneek.
Living in Sneek binnen de grachten
Sneek binnen de grachten is a compact, historic district where canals and narrow streets set the tone. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.23, based on fourteen reviews. One resident who has lived here for 26 years says: "I have lived here for 26 years with great enjoyment." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood where people of all ages live", though they note nuisance from youths in summer. A third resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood to grow up in". The district counts 1,290 inhabitants, with 63% of households being single-person households. For more on the area, see the Sneek binnen de grachten neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Aldi, Albert Heijn and Poiesz all within a five-minute walk. IKC Juliana primary school is just around the corner, and RSG Magister Alvinus secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Fan Marren is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Oosterdijk and Grootzand are on your doorstep, served by lines 38, 39, 44, 45, 46 and 390. Sneek train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €121,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sat 169% above this WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 21 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Duinstra Melis Makelaars and Funda.
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About Grootzand 12D, Sneek
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was €121,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €325,000 sat 169% above this WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price itself was in line with the market, sitting 33% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €488,090.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a two-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The volume is 346 m³. The agent listed the living area as 73 m², while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home was offered in full ownership and was described as fully insulated with a heat pump.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The agent also stated the home was fully insulated and heated by a heat pump. An efficient label generally meant lower expected energy costs compared to less efficient labels, though actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the building dates from 1890 and sits on clay soil, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 15% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Aldi is 419 metres away, Albert Heijn is 453 metres, and Poiesz is 459 metres. A Jumbo is 502 metres away. In total, there are 14 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
IKC Juliana primary school is 374 metres away, and IKC Bonifatius is 551 metres away. For secondary education, RSG Magister Alvinus is 615 metres from the home. There are 28 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Sneek, Oosterdijk, just 93 metres away, served by lines 38, 39, 44, 45, 46 and 390. The Grootzand stop is 159 metres away with the same lines. Sneek train station is 659 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.23, based on fourteen reviews. One resident who has lived here for 26 years says: "I have lived here for 26 years with great enjoyment." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood where people of all ages live", though they mention nuisance from youths in summer. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
What was the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 73 m², the asking price worked out to €4,452 per square metre. This was 11% above the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €4,011. Note that the BAG registration records a smaller living area of 62 m².
