Hoek, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1937 apartment on Tuinen sits in the lively centre of Leeuwarden, where the streets buzz with students and the occasional whiff of a messy waste disposal site. At 90 m² with an E label, it's a solid base in a historic building. The asking price of €224,500 is keen, 30% below the neighbourhood average of €319,500, partly because the energy label is weaker than most homes in Hoek. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and condition.
Hoek is a dense, urban pocket with 1,290 residents, mostly one-person households (870) and a large share of 15- to 25-year-olds (545). One resident describes it as "Lively, but cosy" and notes: "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's the only review, so take it as a single snapshot. The neighbourhood Hoek is very strongly urban (address density 4,866 per km²), so expect noise and activity.
For groceries, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is about the same distance. The municipality Leeuwarden has a compact centre, so most amenities are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including iQ Makelaars, Funda, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Tuinen 18, 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 18, Leeuwarden
The asking price is 30% below the average asking price in Hoek (€319,500) and also below the median (€299,000). Apartments sold in the neighbourhood recently went for an average of €290,425. The lower price likely reflects the E energy label and the fact that most homes in Hoek have better labels. It's a keen price for a 90 m² apartment in the centre.
Energy label E means the home is not very energy-efficient. In Hoek, 57.1% of homes have label A and 14.3% have A+, so this apartment is below average. Expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. The listing does not mention insulation or double glazing, so you would need to check those details with the agent.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. Leeuwarden station connects to the rest of the Netherlands.
Hoek has a large student population: 545 residents are aged 15-25, and many live alone. The one review mentions "lots of students and elderly people" and a lively but sometimes messy atmosphere. The waste disposal site is a common complaint. It's a very urban area with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.
Yes, Ekoplaza is 133 m away (on your doorstep), Poiesz at 316 m (just around the corner), and Jumbo at 356 m (a couple of streets away). For a larger shop, Lidl is 710 m (a ten-minute walk).
Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary school) is 445 m away, a five-minute walk. Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije (primary) is 540 m, and IKC Aventurijn (primary) is 574 m. All are within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, 12 homes are for sale in Hoek, with prices ranging from €140,000 to €690,000. The average price per m² is €3,586. This apartment at €2,494 per m² is below that average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoek
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