A sunny apartment in the heart of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Speelmansstraat 4A sits in the Grote Kerkbuurt, right in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic centre. It is a calm spot on a quiet road, yet everything the city has to offer is within easy reach. The asking price of €269,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €428,688. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the description. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leeuwarden.
The home itself
This apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 59 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a sunny terrace of 37 m², accessible from the rear, and a roof terrace. The home has HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €125 per month.
Life in the Grote Kerkbuurt
The Grote Kerkbuurt is a small, historic neighbourhood with just over 1,300 residents. It is a lively area, with many young people and a high share of single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes it as an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," adding that "you can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident, however, mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look, see the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is also close by. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stops at Wissesdwinger and Oosterkade are within a short walk, with several lines serving the area, and Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Leeuwarden. According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and a note that 16% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including De Vos Makelaardij.
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About Speelmansstraat 4A, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €269,000 is 37% below the average asking price in the Grote Kerkbuurt, which is €428,688. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,928, while this home is listed at €4,559 per m². This makes the price keen compared with the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 59 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a sunny terrace of 37 m², accessible from the rear, and a roof terrace. The home is on the second floor.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. The listing does not provide this information.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 16% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, based on the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is just around the corner. For schools, the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is also close by.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops within a short walk, including Leeuwarden, Wissesdwinger, which is served by lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695, and Leeuwarden, Oosterkade, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13. Leeuwarden train station is about 778 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Grote Kerkbuurt is a small, historic neighbourhood with around 1,320 residents. It has a high share of single-person households, at 76%, and many residents are between 25 and 45 years old. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews, though this reflects the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the year of construction. This field is missing from the agent's publication. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
