A social rental flat in Sonnenborgh
This apartment on Valeriusstraat 79B sits in a quiet part of Leeuwarden, where the pace of life feels calm and the streets are lined with post-war housing. At €737 per month, the rent was set by the social housing rules, and with 64 m² of floor space it was a sensible size for a single person or a couple. The energy label was C, which was a middle-of-the-road rating, so heating costs should be manageable. For more context, you can browse other apartments in Leeuwarden. This home has not been online since 19 October 2026.
Life in Sonnenborgh
The Sonnenborgh neighbourhood is a mixed area with a strong share of single-person households, making up just over half of all homes. The streets are mostly flats and low-rise blocks, and the atmosphere is generally peaceful, though residents have mixed feelings. One resident says: "A pleasant, quiet neighbourhood. People are considerate of each other." Another notes: "Child-friendly during the day, unsafe for everyone in the evening," mentioning issues with rubbish bags, seagulls and loitering youths. The average review score is 7.32 out of 10, based on two reviews, so it is a place with both positives and drawbacks.
Daily life on the street
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and a Lidl and a Poiesz are a couple of streets away. Schools are also close by, with the Talentencampus Eigen Wijs Regulier primary school just a short walk from the flat, and the IKC Albertine Agnes a little further. The train station is about 2.7 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuting into the city centre. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Leeuwarden, which offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
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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 Valeriusstraat 79B, Leeuwarden
Was €737 per month a fair price for this flat?
The rent of €737 per month was set within the social housing sector, so it was not a market-rate price. For a 64 m² apartment with an energy label C, this is a reasonable figure, and it is in line with what other social rentals in the area go for. The flat was part of the social housing stock, which meant the rent was regulated and typically lower than private rentals for a similar size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A C label is a middle-of-the-road rating, meaning the home is neither very efficient nor very inefficient. It is simply a measure of the home's energy performance.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with about a quarter of homes having children. There are playgrounds and schools nearby, including the Talentencampus Eigen Wijs Regulier primary school just a short walk away. However, one resident notes that the playground can become a hangout in the evening and is left dirty, which may be a concern for families with young children. The overall review score is 7.32, so it is a decent place, but not without its issues.
What is the public transport like from this flat?
The train station is about 2.7 km away, which is a reasonable distance for cycling or a short bus ride. For daily commuting, the station is within a manageable distance, and the neighbourhood is well connected to the rest of Leeuwarden.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this was a social housing rental, which meant the rent was regulated and the property was likely managed by a housing corporation. The rent of €737 per month was within the social housing limits, and the flat was part of the social housing stock in the area.
What is the condition of the building?
The building was constructed in 1953, but the listing did not state the condition of the property. The energy label is C, which is an official registration, but it does not indicate whether the building has been recently maintained or renovated. The condition of the flat itself was not described in the listing, so it was not possible to say more about it.
