A waterside maisonette in Middelsee
This maisonette apartment sits on the water in Middelsee, a quiet corner of Leeuwarden with open views and a sheltered setting. Built in 2024, it is part of a newer development where the entire housing stock dates from after 2010. The asking price of €549,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average, and it is also above the average for apartments in Leeuwarden.
Inside the home
The apartment spans five floors and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 124 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a garden and a balcony, and it is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation. Underfloor heating runs throughout, with a heat recovery system. The property is subject to a ground lease (erfpacht) and carries a monthly HOA fee of €210.
Life in Middelsee
Middelsee is a small neighbourhood with around 100 residents, and the housing stock is almost entirely owner-occupied. Across the municipality of Leeuwarden, residents give an average score of 7.32 based on 54 reviews. One resident describes the wider area as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, while another mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns in a different part of the city. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban character, with an address density of 1,325 per km². For more on the area, see the municipality of Leeuwarden.
Amenities and transport
A Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Princenhof is just around the corner, and secondary schools YnSicht and Gomarus College are a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nylân and BENU Apotheek Nylân are both a five-minute walk from the home. Bus stops Havenstêd, Margrietstraat and Nijlânstate are all within a couple of streets, served by lines 1, 4, 5 and 25. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €500,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 10% above that value. Over the past five years the WOZ value has risen from €47,000 in 2022 to €500,000 in 2025. Road traffic noise at the address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement and 5% of properties in the district show an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both rated low, now and for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Booij Makelaars.
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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.
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About Swurdkade 6, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €549,000 is 39% above the average asking price in Middelsee, which stands at €395,605. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,516, while this home is listed at €4,427 per m². The property is also larger than the neighbourhood average, with 124 m² of living space compared with the average of 90 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The maisonette spans five floors and contains five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 124 m², and the volume is 454 m³. The home has a garden and a balcony, and it is located on the first living floor. The property is subject to a ground lease and carries a monthly HOA fee of €210.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €500,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €549,000 is 10% above that value. Over the past five years the WOZ value has developed from €47,000 in 2022 to €125,000 in 2023, then €479,000 in 2024 and €500,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels at this address?
Road traffic noise at the address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public area-level data and are not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, and according to the Klimaateffectatlas 5% of properties in the district have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl supermarket is within 300 metres of the home, essentially on your doorstep. Further away, at around 1.3 km, there is another Lidl and a Jumbo, and an Albert Heijn at approximately 1.4 km. In total there are 31 supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool De Princenhof, a primary school with 142 pupils, is about 418 metres away. Secondary schools YnSicht and Gomarus College are at 366 and 475 metres respectively. There are 55 schools within 5 km of the home, including both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
Three bus stops are within 300 metres: Havenstêd at 192 metres with lines 1, 5 and 25, Margrietstraat at 249 metres with lines 4 and 25, and Nijlânstate at 270 metres with lines 4 and 25. Leeuwarden train station is 1.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Leeuwarden, residents give an average score of 7.32 based on 54 reviews. One resident describes the area as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and houses with a stately character. Another resident reports negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns in a different part of the city. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not specifically the Middelsee neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The home has an energy label of A+++, which is an efficient label. The property was built in 2024 and is fully insulated according to the agent, with roof, wall and floor insulation. Underfloor heating runs throughout the home, complemented by a heat recovery system.
