A monumental home in the heart of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Weerd 20 sits in De Waag, the historic core of Leeuwarden, where the streets hum with the rhythm of daily life. Built in 1784, the property carries four centuries of character within its walls. The asking price is €645,000. For context, apartments in Leeuwarden give a sense of what this price buys across the municipality.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a six-room home with four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors, with a volume of 1,018 m³. The living area is listed at 275 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The property includes a rear garden of 24 m² facing southeast, and it is offered as freehold. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The property subtype is listed as a terraced house, and it is situated in the centre.
Life in De Waag
De Waag is a compact neighbourhood of 1,315 residents, where 75% of households are single-person and the average household size is 1.3. Residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes the area as an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," noting "houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages" and the ability to "walk straight into the city centre." Another resident, however, shares a negative experience from a different part of the municipality, mentioning nuisance and safety concerns. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the De Waag neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an AH to go a couple of streets away. For schooling, the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek Leeuwarden is just around the corner. Bus stops at Boterhoek and Blokhuisplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 6 and 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151, 355 respectively, and Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. Regarding address-level risks, the noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes indicating the home was built in 1784 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 21% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low both currently and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ABO Makelaars Peter de Vries and a listing on Funda.
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About Weerd 20, Leeuwarden
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €645,000. The home is a six-room apartment with four bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1784. The living area is listed at 275 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The property includes a rear garden of 24 m² facing southeast.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a six-room home with four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors. The living area is listed at 275 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The property includes a rear garden of 24 m² facing southeast. It is described as a terraced house and is offered as freehold.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, according to public data. The home was built in 1784 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 21% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is 138 metres away, an Albert Heijn is 346 metres away, and an AH to go is 520 metres away. An Ekoplaza is 537 metres away and a Jumbo is 679 metres away. These are the nearest of 31 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
The Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is 92 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 536 metres away. The Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is 834 metres away, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is 882 metres away. In total, 56 schools are within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Boterhoek, 331 metres away, served by line 6. Leeuwarden, Blokhuisplein is 362 metres away with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151, 355. Leeuwarden, Wissesdwinger is 370 metres away with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73, 695. Leeuwarden train station is 576 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood of De Waag like?
De Waag has 1,315 residents, with 75% living in single-person households and an average household size of 1.3. Residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes the area as atmospheric with nice neighbours, while another shares a negative experience from a different part of the municipality.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, as well as a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official registration, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
