Hoek, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Tuinen 16 sits in the lively Hoek neighbourhood, right in the city centre. With 155 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average home in the area. The building dates from 1937 and has an E energy label, which means heating costs will be higher than in more modern homes. At €329,500, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €319,500, but given the generous floor area, it is in line with the market. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at apartments in Leeuwarden.
Hoek is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density. It is home to a mix of students and older residents, and most households are single-person. One resident describes it as "Lively, but cosy", adding: "Lots of students and elderly people, kind of an in-between community. The waste disposal site is always dirty and stinks. Sometimes it just doesn't work at all!" That is the only review available, so it gives a limited picture. The neighbourhood has few families with children and a very low share of single-family homes. For more details, visit the neighbourhood Hoek page.
Your daily shopping is easy: Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Poiesz and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is about a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary and secondary schools within easy reach. The city centre is on your doorstep, with restaurants and a library just a short stroll away. The municipality Leeuwarden page has more on the wider area.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including iQ Makelaars, Vastgoed Nederland, Funda and Huispedia. The agent is iQ Makelaars.
Details of this home
Tuinen 16, Leeuwarden
Good · 1 resident
Lots of students and elderly people, kind of an in-between community. The waste disposal site is always dirty and stinks. Sometimes it just doesn't work at all!
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About Tuinen 16, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €329,500 is slightly above the average sale price in Hoek (€319,500) and the median (€299,000). However, this apartment is 155 m², which is 55% larger than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². Per square metre, the price of about €2,126 is well below the neighbourhood average of €3,586/m², so the price is reasonable for the size.
The energy label is E. This is less efficient than most homes for sale in Hoek, where over 70% have label A or better. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and hot water, so you should budget for that. The home was built in 1937, which is typical for the area (89% of homes date from before 1945).
Hoek is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of students and older residents, and most households are single-person. The only resident review describes it as "Lively, but cosy" but notes that the waste disposal site can be dirty and smelly. There are few families with children, and the area has a high number of reported crimes (200 total).
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. Leeuwarden station connects to destinations across the north of the Netherlands.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Ekoplaza is just 111 m away, Poiesz is 295 m, and Jumbo is 334 m. SPAR and Lidl are also within about 700 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, there are several schools nearby. The Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary) is 431 m away, and primary schools like Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije (551 m) and IKC Aventurijn (552 m) are also within easy walking distance.
In Hoek, there are currently 12 homes for sale, with an average price of €319,500 and an average size of 100 m². This apartment is larger than most, so it stands out. In the past, 20 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 128 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoek