A compact flat in a leafy part of Leeuwarden
This two-room apartment on Surinamestraat sits in Nijlân, a neighbourhood where greenery and urban life meet. At €189,000, the asking price was 43% below the neighbourhood average of €334,158, a keen entry point for a home of this size. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden typically command higher prices per square metre. This home has not been online since 20 August 2026.
Nijlân: green, safe, and a bit busy around school time
Nijlân scores a 6.69 out of 10 from three resident reviews. One resident calls it a "green neighbourhood" with "lots of greenery." Another says it's a "friendly neighbourhood with a safe atmosphere" and notes that everyone is friendly and helpful. A third review mentions it can be "busy around schools" because youngsters park their bikes where they shouldn't. The neighbourhood Nijlân is home to mostly one-person households (1,590 out of 2,560), and the average household size is just 1.5 people.
Daily life on Surinamestraat
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools within a couple of streets: IKC Sint Paulus (primary) and De Monoliet (secondary special education) are both on your doorstep, while Gomarus College is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden provides all the usual city amenities within easy reach.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Jurna Makelaars.
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About Surinamestraat 1B, Leeuwarden
Was €189,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 43% below the neighbourhood average of €334,158, but the apartment was also 49% smaller than the average home in Nijlân (58 m² vs 113 m²).
What is the neighbourhood like?
Nijlân is a mixed, green neighbourhood with a safe atmosphere, according to residents. It scores 6.69 out of 10 from three reviews. One resident highlights the greenery, another the friendliness and safety. A third notes it can be busy around schools because of bike parking. The area has many one-person households and a quiet, residential feel.
How far is the train station?
Leeuwarden train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Lidl is 438 m away, Jumbo 620 m, and Albert Heijn 999 m. Schools within walking distance include IKC Sint Paulus (primary, 145 m), De Monoliet (secondary special education, 145 m), and Gomarus College (secondary, 332 m).
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label D. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label D or lower.
How many homes were for sale in Nijlân?
There were at the time 19 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €180,000 to €925,000. The median price was €215,000, so this apartment was below the median.
