A striking apartment on the Willemskade
This apartment on the Willemskade sits in the Zaailand neighbourhood, right in the heart of Leeuwarden's city centre. The building dates from 1977 and offers a generous 183 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration. The asking price of €895,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €348,000. For context, the price per square metre works out at €4,891, based on the BAG floor area. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 183 square metres, as registered in the BAG. The agent has not published details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor about any outdoor space or installations. The year of construction is 1977, which is a fact about the building's age. Because the listing is incomplete, there is no further information about the interior or features of this home.
Life in Zaailand
Zaailand is a small neighbourhood with around 530 residents, many of whom live alone. According to CBS data, 71% of households are single-person households, and the average household size is 1.4. 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," while another mentions "houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages." However, not all reviews are positive; one resident of the municipality speaks of "deterioration" and "neighbours who cause division." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than Zaailand specifically, so they offer a general impression rather than a precise picture of this neighbourhood. For a closer look at what Zaailand has to offer, you can read more about the Zaailand neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and an AH to go is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a five-minute walk, while Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bosma en Buurman is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Huizumerpoort is just next door. Public transport is well served: the Beursplein bus stop is on your doorstep with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 and 355, and Leeuwarden train station is a five-minute walk away. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities, and you can find more about the municipality of Leeuwarden online. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 25% of properties were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via FRANS HETTEMA MAKELAARDIJ.
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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 Willemskade 6B, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €895,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in Zaailand, which is €348,000. That is 157% above the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre, based on the BAG floor area of 183 m², is €4,891, which is 29% higher than the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood. These figures come from the current listings in the area.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 183 square metres. This is 103% larger than the average living area of homes in the neighbourhood, which is 90 square metres.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this information, so it is missing from the description. Without the energy label, it is not possible to say anything about the energy performance of the home. The year of construction is 1977, but that does not indicate the energy efficiency.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined by the municipality on a reference date.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on clay soil, which is sensitive to settling, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 25% of properties were built before 1970. Additionally, 8% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 160 metres, which is just around the corner. An AH to go is at 198 metres, and a SPAR is at 322 metres. There are also two more Albert Heijn supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, at 600 and 754 metres. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije at 379 metres, which is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is at 514 metres, also within walking distance. Other schools within a short distance include IKC Johan Willem Friso at 633 metres and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg at 799 metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The Beursplein bus stop is at 173 metres, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 and 355. The main bus station is at 313 metres, offering many more lines. Leeuwarden train station is at 252 metres, so you can walk there in about five minutes. This makes it easy to travel within the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood of Zaailand like?
Zaailand is a small neighbourhood with about 530 residents. Most households are single-person households, at 71%, and the average household size is 1.4. The age distribution shows that 38% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and 21% are 65 or older. There are few children, with only 5% under 15. The housing stock consists mostly of homes built between 1970 and 1990.
