A stately apartment in Leeuwarden
On the Wijbrand de Geeststraat in the Molenpad neighbourhood, this apartment from 1900 sits in a street with a rich history. The home is part of a building that has seen the city change around it, and it now offers a comfortable base in Leeuwarden. With a price of €325,000, this apartment is priced 33% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €485,750. For more on the local market, see apartments in Leeuwarden.
The home itself
This apartment spans three floors and includes eight rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area is 80 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 81 m². The home has a volume of 336 m³. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The property was built in 1900, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life in Molenpad
Molenpad is a neighbourhood where history is tangible, as one resident of the district puts it: "Atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre." However, not all experiences are positive. Another resident shares a contrasting view: "My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion." These reviews come from residents of the wider district, not specifically from Molenpad. Based on ten reviews, the district scores an average of 6.23 out of 10. The neighbourhood itself has 1,310 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 65%. For more on the area, see the Molenpad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and SPAR is just around the corner, with Poiesz a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg for secondary education is also a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Iemhoff en Landmeter, is just around the corner, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek Leeuwarden is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Leeuwarden, Oosterkade is just around the corner, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, and 13. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €296,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 410%, from €58,000 to €296,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 68 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil type is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via POPMA MAKELAARS.
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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 Wijbrand de Geeststraat 99B, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €296,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is a fact, and it is up to you to interpret what it means for the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has eight rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 80 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration states 81 m². The volume is 336 m³. The property type is described as a 'huis' in the agent's listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1900, but the label is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, and the soil type is clay. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, which could mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 6% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What amenities are nearby?
Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and SPAR is just around the corner, with Poiesz a couple of streets away. For schools, IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is also a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Iemhoff en Landmeter, and the pharmacy is Alphega Centraal Apotheek Leeuwarden, both just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Leeuwarden, Oosterkade is just around the corner, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, and 13. Another stop, Leeuwarden, Blokhuisplein, is also just around the corner and serves lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151, and 355. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district, not specifically this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.23 out of 10 based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident has a negative experience, mentioning nuisance and safety concerns.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 410%, from €58,000 to €296,000. This is a significant rise over the period. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is used for tax purposes, not as a direct reflection of the market value. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
