Rapenburg, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Prins Clausplein sits in a quiet corner of Leeuwarden, with a park just a couple of streets away. At 102 m² and built in 1988, it has a practical layout and an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. The asking price of €335,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €5.8 million, making it the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in Rapenburg. For context, that price is 94% lower than the average, which reflects the mix of property types here, this is a standard apartment among mostly larger homes. If you're looking at apartments in Leeuwarden, this one is keenly priced.
Rapenburg is a compact neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, the address density is over 2,200 addresses per km². It's home to about 1,070 people, with a high proportion of one-person households (410) and a notable number of residents aged 65 and over (560). Families with children are few, so the area has a quiet, grown-up atmosphere. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures suggest a place where many people live alone or as couples. The housing stock is mostly apartments, and three-quarters of homes were built between 1970 and 1990. If you're curious about the area, you can read more about the Rapenburg neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, the nearest Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Princenhof is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like the Leeuwarder Lyceum and Gomarus College are also close by. A GP is about a kilometre away, and the train station is 2.4 km from the home, a short bike ride. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, so there's green space nearby. For a broader view of the area, you can explore the municipality of Leeuwarden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Hellema Makelaars.
Details of this home
Prins Clausplein 81, Leeuwarden
Data from Rapenburg
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About Prins Clausplein 81, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €335,000 is significantly lower than the neighbourhood average of €5.8 million, but that average is skewed by a few very expensive homes. This apartment is the cheapest of the three currently for sale in Rapenburg. Given its size, energy label B, and location, the price appears keen compared to the local market.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 75% of homes have label A and 25% have label B, so this apartment is in line with the local standard. A B label means lower energy costs compared to older, less efficient homes.
The train station is 2.4 km from the apartment, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a 30-minute walk.
There are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Princenhof is 377 m away, and secondary schools like the Leeuwarder Lyceum (442 m) and Gomarus College (538 m) are also close. The nearest secondary school is just 0.4 km away.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 573 m, and an Albert Heijn is 979 m away. Both are within a 10- to 15-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
Currently, there are three homes for sale in Rapenburg, including this apartment. The average asking price is €5.8 million, but that includes very expensive properties. This apartment is the most affordable option in the neighbourhood.
Rapenburg is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with many one-person households and a large number of residents aged 65 and over. It's quiet and not family-oriented, with mostly apartments built between 1970 and 1990. There's a park nearby and good access to shops and schools.
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