A spacious apartment in the Valeriuskwartier
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Valeriuskwartier, this apartment offers a sheltered spot in a residential area of Leeuwarden. With 118 m² of living space according to the agent, it is a generous home that stands out from the average in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €275,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Leeuwarden, which sits at €209,500.
Inside the home
Built in 1953, this apartment spans two floors and includes six rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent mentions a garden to the front, side and rear, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley, plus a balcony. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a combination boiler and a wood stove. The BAG registration records a living area of 149 m², while the agent lists 118 m².
Life in the Valeriuskwartier
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another resident notes: "Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood." A third review mentions that the area is child-friendly during the day but less so in the evening, with nuisance from rubbish bags and loitering youths. The neighbourhood counts 1,380 inhabitants, and 60% of households are single-person. For more context, see the Valeriuskwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. A primary school is on your doorstep, and a large supermarket is just around the corner. The nearest GP and pharmacy are a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, bus line 71 stops at Leeuwarden, Europaplein, a couple of streets away, and lines 71, 97 and 197 stop at Leeuwarden, Westeinde. Leeuwarden train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €225,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 22% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €179,000 to €225,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB, from rail traffic 25 dB and from air traffic 41 dB, all below the relevant norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Hart de Vries.
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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 Verdistraat 3, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €225,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 26%, from €179,000 to €225,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 149 m². The home also has a garden to the front, side and rear, with the rear garden facing south, plus a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This means the home is moderately efficient, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the least efficient label G, but higher than with an efficient label A or above. The agent also mentions double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which can help keep energy use in check.
What do residents say about the Valeriuskwartier?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is calm and peaceful, while another mentions having lived there pleasantly for 25 years, with the city centre walkable and green spaces nearby. A third review notes that the area is child-friendly during the day but less so in the evening, with some nuisance from rubbish and loitering youths.
What amenities are nearby?
A primary school is on your doorstep, and a large supermarket is just around the corner. The nearest GP and pharmacy are about a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, bus line 71 stops at Leeuwarden, Europaplein, a couple of streets away, and lines 71, 97 and 197 stop at Leeuwarden, Westeinde. Leeuwarden train station is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1953 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone, with 98% of properties in the postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The living area of 118 m² according to the agent is 53% larger than the neighbourhood average of 77 m². This makes the apartment notably more spacious than typical homes in the Valeriuskwartier, which could be relevant when considering the asking price.
What is the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 118 m², the asking price per square metre is €2,331. This is based on the agent's listing, not the BAG registration, which records a larger living area of 149 m².
