A calm spot in Leeuwarden
This upper-floor apartment sits in the Transvaalwijk, a part of Leeuwarden where life moves at its own pace. The home is a bovenwoning from 1930, with three floors and a balcony, and it carries an A energy label. At €247,500, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €416,000. For context, the price per square metre here is €2,475, based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Leeuwarden].
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a combi boiler. You own the property outright, and there is a balcony to enjoy. The volume of the home is 358 m³, and it is set within a residential area.
The Transvaalwijk neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood." Another, who has lived there for 25 years, notes: "The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." A third resident mentions that the area is "child-friendly during the day, unsafe for everyone in the evening," pointing to litter and loitering youths. The district has around 985 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see [the Transvaalwijk neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, IKC Maria Louise is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is about a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, just around the corner, with Apotheek Sonnega next door. Bus stops are close by, with lines 60 and 66 at Hoek Spanjaardslaan, and line 6 at Dirk Zeperweg. Leeuwarden train station is about a ten-minute walk. This is all within [the municipality of Leeuwarden].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €178,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 39% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €122,000 to €178,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 52 dB, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while current flood risk is low.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hellema Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Joubertstraat 8A, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €247,500 is 41% below the average asking price in the Transvaalwijk, which is €416,000. The price per square metre is €2,475, based on the agent's floor area of 100 m². This makes the price keen compared with the neighbourhood average, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The agent describes this as an upper-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². There is a balcony, and the home has roof insulation and double glazing. It is heated by a combi boiler, and you own the property outright.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was €178,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 39% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 46%, from €122,000 to €178,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 52 dB, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB and air traffic noise is 39 dB, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. The home was built in 1930 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 94% of properties were built before 1970.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 570 metres away, with another Jumbo at 786 metres and an Albert Heijn at 840 metres. For schools, IKC Maria Louise is about 303 metres away, and the Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging is at 380 metres. The Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is about 530 metres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Hoek Spanjaardslaan, about 267 metres away, served by lines 60 and 66. Another stop, Leeuwarden, Dirk Zeperweg, is at 295 metres with line 6. Leeuwarden train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as "calm and peaceful," while another who has lived there for 25 years appreciates the walkable city centre and green spaces. A third resident mentions issues with litter and loitering youths in the evening.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation and double glazing. The label reflects the official registration, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
