Grote Kerkbuurt, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Muggesteeg sits in the oldest part of the city, where the streets are narrow and the buildings full of character. Built in 1650, it has an energy label B, which is efficient for a home of this age. At 83 m², it is compact but well laid out. The asking price of €299,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €471,500, making it a keen entry into the market. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden typically sell for around €3,524 per m².
The Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic core of Leeuwarden, with a very high address density of nearly 5,000 addresses per km². It is a lively area with many single-person households (715 out of 1,320 residents) and a young population, over a quarter are between 15 and 25. The average household size is just 1.4, reflecting the many students and young professionals. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a bustling, central district. This is the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is on your doorstep, and IKC Aventurijn is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium is just a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are literally on your doorstep. All this falls within the municipality of Leeuwarden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij Friesland Drachten and Makelaardij Friesland.
Details of this home
Muggesteeg 1, Leeuwarden
Data from Grote Kerkbuurt
Data from Grote Kerkbuurt
31 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Muggesteeg 1, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €299,000 is 37% below the average asking price in the Grote Kerkbuurt, which is €471,500. However, this apartment is also 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 141 m². Given its compact size and historic character, the price is in line with what you would expect for a smaller unit in the city centre.
The energy label is B, which is good for a home built in 1650. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A, 10% have label B, and 40% have label D or lower, so this home is above average for its area.
The train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips.
The Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic centre of Leeuwarden, with a very high population density. It is popular among young people and singles, with many one-person households. The area has a lively, urban feel with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. SPAR is just 209 metres away, Ekoplaza is 415 metres, and Albert Heijn is 503 metres. For daily shopping, you are well covered.
There are several schools nearby. Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is 166 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium is 378 metres. For secondary education, CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is 922 metres away.
Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in the Grote Kerkbuurt. The average asking price is €471,500, and the median is €507,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 44 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Grote Kerkbuurt
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