Molenpad, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 140 m² apartment on Oostergrachtswal sits in a 1900 building with energy label A, a rare combination of character and efficiency. The asking price of €349,500 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €417,500, making it a keen proposition compared to other apartments in Leeuwarden.
Molenpad is a densely built area (4,466 addresses per km²) with a young population, many students and singles, reflected in the average household size of 1.4. One resident describes it as "a decent neighbourhood but sometimes unsafe," adding that contact with neighbours is limited. The area has a high proportion of pre-war housing (100%) and a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. For more context, see the neighbourhood Molenpad page.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Ekoplaza or Poiesz. For primary school, IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk away, and secondary options like CSG Comenius Mariënburg are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden offers further amenities such as a library and a park.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Tadema Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Oostergrachtswal 35A, Leeuwarden
Good · 1 resident
We have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
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About Oostergrachtswal 35A, Leeuwarden
The asking price is 16% below the average asking price in Molenpad (€417,500) and also below the average sold price of €371,480. Given the 140 m² floor area and energy label A, the price per m² works out to about €2,496, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,028 per m². So it appears priced.
Molenpad is a very urban area (address density 4,466 per km²) with many young adults and singles. The housing stock is entirely pre-war, and about 38% are owner-occupied. One resident describes it as decent but sometimes unsafe, with limited neighbour contact. The area has a mix of students and families.
Leeuwarden train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The closest supermarket is Ekoplaza at 247 m, followed by Poiesz at 346 m and SPAR at 453 m. Jumbo and Lidl are also within walking distance (457 m and 651 m respectively).
The nearest primary school is IKC de Kinderkoepel (505 m). For secondary education, CSG Comenius Mariënburg (578 m) and Stedelijk Gymnasium (580 m) are both within a ten-minute walk.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are expected to be low compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 9.1% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
There are currently 13 homes for sale in Molenpad, with prices ranging from €229,000 to €1,200,000. The average floor area is 160 m², so this apartment is slightly smaller than average but still spacious.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Molenpad