Sneek binnen de grachten, Súdwest-Fryslân
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Havenstraat sits right in the historic centre of Sneek, where the streets are lined with canals and old buildings. At 105 m² it offers generous living space for a city-centre home, and the 1967 construction means solid brickwork and good proportions. The asking price of €299,500 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €484,200, making it a relatively affordable entry into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Súdwest-Fryslân typically sell at a range of prices, but this one stands out for its value.
The neighbourhood, the Sneek binnen de grachten neighbourhood, is the old city centre within the canals. It's densely built and very urban, with 1,250 residents living in a mix of historic houses and apartments. Most homes are pre-war (78%), and the area has a high proportion of single-person households (42%). The streets are busy with shops, restaurants and cafés, a restaurant is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a relatively young population, with many people aged 25 to 45. The crime rate is moderate, with 312 total offences recorded.
For your morning bread and groceries, Aldi and Poiesz are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Basisschool Thomas van Aquinoschool is a five-minute walk away, and IKC Juliana is also within easy reach. Secondary education is at RSG Magister Alvinus, a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward. The municipality of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân covers a large rural area, but Sneek itself is the main town with all amenities.
At present the home is listed through two channels: Struiksma Makelaars Sneek B.V. and Struiksma Makelaars Sneek B.V.. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than much of the neighbourhood's housing stock, a point to consider for running costs.
Details of this home
Havenstraat 26, Sneek
Data from Sneek binnen de grachten
Data from Sneek binnen de grachten
14 within 5 km
28 within 5 km
About Havenstraat 26, Sneek
The asking price of €299,500 is 38% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €484,200, so it is on the keen side. The median asking price in Sneek binnen de grachten is €345,000, and the average price per m² is €4,125. At 105 m², that would imply a value around €433,000 based on m² alone, but the lower energy label D and the specific condition of the home may explain the difference. It is priced to attract interest.
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A+, 34.4% have label A, and only 15.6% have label D or lower. So this home is less efficient than most of the local housing stock. A D label means higher energy bills compared to better-rated homes, but it is not the worst, you can expect moderate heating costs.
Very convenient. Aldi and Poiesz are just around the corner (286 m), and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (472 m). There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance. The city centre has many shops, restaurants and a library, all within walking distance.
Primary schools within walking distance include Basisschool Thomas van Aquinoschool (395 m) and IKC Juliana (500 m). For secondary education, RSG Magister Alvinus is 471 m away. There is also a special primary school, De Sudwester, at 731 m. So families with school-age children have good options close by.
The train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other cities in the region.
The address density is 2,551 per km², which is classified as very strongly urban (level 1). The neighbourhood is the historic centre, so it is busy with a mix of residents, shops and visitors. Expect lively streets and plenty of amenities within a short walk.
Currently there are 40 homes for sale in Sneek binnen de grachten, with prices ranging from €210,000 to €1,295,000. The average asking price is €484,200 and the median is €345,000. So this apartment at €299,500 is below the median, making it one of the more affordable options.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (42%) and a relatively young population, with many residents aged 25 to 45. The average household size is 1.5. It is a popular area for people who want to live in the centre with easy access to amenities.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sneek binnen de grachten
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