A spacious apartment on Franeker's main street
This apartment on Voorstraat 55A sits in the heart of Franeker, a town with a rich history. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and the neighbourhood. At €1,350 per month, the rent was above the average for apartments in Waadhoeke, which sat at €1,228, but the 98 m² floor area was also larger than the average of 95 m². This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
Life in Franeker Binnenstad
The Franeker Binnenstad neighbourhood is the historic core of Franeker, with 1,365 residents. It's a place where many people live alone, with 60% of households being single-person, and a large share of residents are 65 or older. The streets are lively with a mix of shops, cafes and homes, and the atmosphere is distinctly small-town. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,355 per km².
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within easy reach, including Basisschool De Kabas and Openbare Basisschool De Steven. The train station is a kilometre away, and a park is a five-minute walk from the door. The municipality of Waadhoeke surrounds the town with open countryside.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via DES Makelaars.
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About Voorstraat 55A, Franeker
Was the rent of €1,350 a month reasonable for this apartment?
The rent was above the average of €1,228 for rental homes in Franeker Binnenstad, but the apartment was also larger than average at 98 m². The median rent in the neighbourhood was €1,295, so this home sat at the higher end of the local market. Whether it represented good value depended on what you're looking for in a home.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Poiesz, just 143 metres away on foot. An Albert Heijn is about 610 metres from the door, and a Lidl is at 696 metres. For everyday groceries, you won't have to walk far.
Are there schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools within a short walk. Basisschool De Kabas is 267 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Steven is at 295 metres, and IKC de Korendrager is 326 metres from the apartment. Secondary education is about 1.6 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Franeker Binnenstad is the historic centre of Franeker, with a mix of old buildings and modern amenities. It's a compact neighbourhood where many residents live alone, and a significant share are over 65. The streets are busy with shops and cafes, and the train station is a kilometre away.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
DES Makelaars had published only the street and price on Funda.
