A twelfth-floor apartment with a view
This apartment on Prins Clausplein 70 sits in the Rapenburg area of Leeuwarden, a part of the Aldlân & De Hemrik district. Built in 1988, it is one of the homes in a neighbourhood where most properties date from between 1970 and 1990. The asking price is €489,500. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,504, and this home is listed at €3,737 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Leeuwarden]( /koopwoningen/leeuwarden/appartementen/).
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the twelfth living level. The living area is listed as 131 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 square metres. The property is fully insulated and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs.
Life in Rapenburg
Rapenburg is a small neighbourhood with around 1,060 residents, and more than half of them are aged 65 or over. It is a quiet spot, according to some residents, though not everyone agrees. One resident says: "Very cosy, recently had a nice meal and drinks with the neighbours, lots of fun!" Another resident, who has lived here for eight years, is less positive: "The apartments are nice, but the people living in them aren't always. There are many chavs and people with alcohol and drug problems." A third resident mentions "many troublesome loitering youths who spoil it for the others." These reviews come from the wider district, so they reflect the area around Rapenburg rather than this street specifically. Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.28 out of 10. For more on the area, see [the Rapenburg neighbourhood]( /buurt/rapenburg-leeuwarden/).
Amenities and transport
Day-to-day errands are well covered here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Basisschool De Princenhof is a couple of streets away, and the Leeuwarder Lyceum is also within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nylân, about a ten-minute walk, and the Poliklinische Apotheek Leeuwarden is just around the corner. The hospital, Frisius Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, is also close by. For public transport, the bus stop at Oostergoplein is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 5, 25, 95 and 695, and Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leeuwarden]( /gemeente/leeuwarden/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €355,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 38% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €213,000 to €355,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The flood risk is low for both now and 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Mid-Fryslân and other listings.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Prins Clausplein 70, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €355,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €489,500 is 38% above that WOZ value. This comparison is a factual observation, not a judgement on whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which can differ from the market value, and it has risen significantly in recent years.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, located on the twelfth living level of the building. The living area is listed as 131 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 square metres. The property is fully insulated and is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the property is fully insulated. However, the energy label is a general classification, and actual costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Lidl, which is about 573 metres away, so just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 979 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including an AH to go, a Jumbo, and an AH XL, all within about 1.4 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool De Princenhof, a primary school, is about 377 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. For secondary education, the Leeuwarder Lyceum is about 442 metres away, and there are several other secondary schools nearby, including ISK, YnSicht, and Gomarus College Leeuwarden, all within about 540 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Oostergoplein, about 136 metres away, with lines 1, 5, 25, 95 and 695. There are also stops at Aldlânsdyk and Mauritsplein within about 225 metres. Leeuwarden train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.28 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy, recently had a nice meal and drinks with the neighbours, lots of fun!" Another mentions "many troublesome loitering youths who spoil it for the others." These reviews reflect the district, not this specific street.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 67%, from €213,000 to €355,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €236,000 to €286,000. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in property values in the area.
