A grand apartment in Franeker's historic heart
This apartment sits on Hocquart 4 in Franeker Binnenstad, the historic centre of Franeker. The asking price of €395,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €482,876, which puts it 18% below that figure. The home is one of the [apartments in Waadhoeke] currently on the market. This listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a house with five rooms. The living area is listed as 159 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 219 m². Both figures come from their respective sources. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be on the lower side.
Franeker Binnenstad
Franeker Binnenstad is a compact neighbourhood with 1,360 residents, and a large share of them are aged 65 or over. Residents of the district of Franeker give their living environment an average score of 8.42, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children." Another resident describes it as "a quiet and safe neighbourhood" and "cheerful and cosy". A third resident notes that "accessibility is good, also public transport nearby". The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 40% owner-occupied homes. This is [the Franeker Binnenstad neighbourhood] as a whole.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. Openbare Basisschool De Steven is just around the corner, and IKC de Korendrager is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zwager en Siemensma and Service Apotheek De Hertog are both a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Sjûkelân and Voorstraat are just around the corner, with lines 891, 892, 893, 894 and 35, 75, 97, 197, 8061, 8071 respectively. Franeker train station is a ten-minute walk. This all falls within [the municipality of Waadhoeke]. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and 8% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via De Flexibele Makelaar Friesland & Groningen.
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About Hocquart 4, Franeker
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €395,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €482,876, which the agent describes as keen. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,790, while this home is listed at €2,484 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in Franeker Binnenstad.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a house with five rooms. The agent lists the living area as 159 m², while the BAG registration records 219 m². The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, but it has not been published for this property. Without it, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 15 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 8% of properties in this postcode area 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?
Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep at 126 metres. Albert Heijn is 682 metres away, Lidl is 740 metres, and there is another Poiesz at 818 metres. A SPAR is 923 metres away. In total, there are six supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Steven is 111 metres away, IKC de Korendrager is 340 metres, and Basisschool De Kabas is 451 metres. There are also special primary schools nearby, including SBO De Bolder at 559 metres. In total, there are 11 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Franeker, Sjûkelân at 150 metres with lines 891, 892, 893, 894, and Franeker, Voorstraat at 188 metres with lines 35, 75, 97, 197, 8061, 8071. Franeker train station is 887 metres away. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both around 350 metres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Franeker give their living environment an average score of 8.42, based on seven reviews. One resident mentions "quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools", while another calls it "a quiet and safe neighbourhood". A third resident notes that "accessibility is good, also public transport nearby".
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published the year of construction for this property. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
