Tuinen 16
Hoek, Leeuwarden
AreaA grand apartment in the heart of Leeuwarden
This spacious apartment on Tuinen 16 sits in the Hoek neighbourhood, right in the centre of Leeuwarden. The setting is literally in the centre, so the city's shops, cafes and canals are on your doorstep. With a price of €329,500, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price of €349,133 in the neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leeuwarden.
Six rooms across three floors
Built in 1937, this apartment spans three floors and offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 140 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 155 m². The home is on the first living floor and has a volume of 551 m³. It comes with full ownership, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €178.33.
Life in the Hoek
The Hoek neighbourhood is a small, historic area within the Binnenstad district, with 1,380 residents. Most households are single-person (85%), and the average household size is 1.2. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give 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, speaks of "deterioration" and notes that "many neighbours cause division among the residents". A third resident, referring to the wider Bloemenbuurt, mentions "serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion" and says they "wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself". These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just the Hoek.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Poiesz and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, is a ten-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is also within walking distance. The GP practice Iemhoff en Landmeter is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is on your doorstep. Bus stops are close by: Leeuwarden, Oosterkade is on your doorstep with lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13, and Leeuwarden, Blokhuisplein is a couple of streets away with additional lines. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Leeuwarden. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1937 construction on clay soil and the fact that 18% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including iQ Makelaars and iQ Makelaars on Funda.
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About Tuinen 16, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €329,500 is keen compared with the average asking price of €349,133 in the Hoek neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €2,354, based on the agent's listed area of 140 m². This is 31% below the neighbourhood average price per square metre of €3,411. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €319,500, with a range from €140,000 to €690,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 140 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 155 m². The home is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 551 m³. It is offered with full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. Label E is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help moderate those costs.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €178.33. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building as a whole. The listing does not specify what exactly is covered by this fee, such as building insurance or a reserve fund. It is a recurring cost to factor into your monthly budget.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is based on the home being built in 1937 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 18% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are area-level indications based on the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner at 111 metres, making it the closest supermarket. Poiesz is 295 metres away, Jumbo is 334 metres, SPAR is 406 metres, and Lidl is 696 metres away. Within a 5-kilometre radius, there are 31 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, at 551 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. IKC Aventurijn is 552 metres away, and IKC de Kinderkoepel is 633 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 431 metres away, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is 716 metres. There are 54 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Oosterkade, just 72 metres away, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11 and 13. Leeuwarden, Nieuwe Hoek is 246 metres away with line 8, and Leeuwarden, Blokhuisplein is 408 metres away with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 and 355. Leeuwarden train station is 947 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Hoek neighbourhood is part of the Binnenstad district in Leeuwarden, with 1,380 residents. Most households are single-person (85%), and the average household size is 1.2. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. Some residents praise the atmosphere and history, while others mention nuisance and deterioration. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just the Hoek.
