Minnemastraat 8
De Waag, Leeuwarden
AreaA bright apartment in the heart of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Minnemastraat 8 sits in De Waag, right in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic centre. The setting is described as being in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view. Built in 1998, it's a modern home in a part of town where most buildings date from before 1945. At €275,000, the asking price is 63% below the average asking price of €744,250 in the neighbourhood, and it's the cheapest of the 8 homes currently for sale here. That makes it a sharp price point, especially when you consider the wider market for apartments in Leeuwarden.
Inside the home
The apartment has 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over a single floor. It's located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home has full ownership and comes with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €143 per month.
Life in De Waag
De Waag is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,250 residents, and it's a place where most people live alone, with 76% of households being single-person. The age profile is young, with 43% of residents between 15 and 25. Residents across the De Waag neighbourhood give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on 54 reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where you can feel the history and walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, reports negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns, so experiences clearly vary. The neighbourhood recorded 405 crimes in total, a figure you can interpret for yourself.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a five-minute walk, and Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stops at Wissesdwinger and Oosterkade are both a couple of streets away, with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695, and lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13 respectively. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital is a bit further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 52 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and 74% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wessel Makelaardij Leiden and listings on Huispedia and Funda.
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About Minnemastraat 8, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in De Waag?
The asking price of €275,000 is 63% below the average asking price of €744,250 in the neighbourhood. It's also the cheapest of the 8 homes currently for sale in De Waag. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,303, while this apartment is listed at €4,297 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 64 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has 3 rooms in total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. It's located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area as 64 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home has full ownership and a homeowners' association fee of €143 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The home also has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler, which supports the efficient label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 74% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 21% of properties in the 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?
A SPAR supermarket is just 195 metres away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 297 metres away, just around the corner, and Jumbo is 455 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are 31 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Wissesdwinger, 276 metres away, with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695. Leeuwarden, Oosterkade is 321 metres away with lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13, and Leeuwarden, Blokhuisplein is 340 metres away with additional lines. Leeuwarden train station is 765 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, a primary school, is 288 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 378 metres away. There are 55 schools within 5 km, including IKC Aventurijn and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg, so options for education are plentiful.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
De Waag has around 1,250 residents, with 76% of households being single-person. The age profile is young, with 43% of residents between 15 and 25, and 36% between 25 and 45. Only 5% of households have children. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on 54 reviews.
How does the floor area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 64 m², which is 68% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 199 m². The BAG registration records 72 m². The asking price of €275,000 is the lowest among the 8 homes currently for sale in De Waag, where the average asking price is €744,250.
