A bright apartment in the heart of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Zaailand 41 sits in the middle of Leeuwarden's historic centre, where the streets are always lively and the shops are just outside the door. Built in 1989, it is a modern home in a setting that feels anything but ordinary. With an asking price of €325,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €420,700. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,307, while this home asks €3,779 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Leeuwarden, this one stands out for its central position and efficient layout.
Inside the home
This three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the second living level. The living area is 86 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 84 square metres. The home has a volume of 284 cubic metres and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €196.57. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be on the lower side.
The De Waag neighbourhood
De Waag is the kind of neighbourhood where history is written into the streets, and the residents notice it. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where houses with a stately character sit alongside smaller workers' cottages, and you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, tells a different story, mentioning nuisance from neighbours and a feeling of insecurity. Across the municipality of Leeuwarden, residents give an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. The neighbourhood itself has 1,315 inhabitants, and a large share of them are young adults: 42% are between 15 and 25 years old. It is a place with a strong sense of community, though experiences clearly vary. For more on the area, see the De Waag neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The SPAR is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, so groceries are never far. For school runs, the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a couple of streets away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bosma en Buurman is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Beursplein is just around the corner, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 and 355. The train station Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk, which makes getting out of the city easy. All of this sits within the municipality of Leeuwarden, a city with plenty to offer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €268,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €175,000 to €268,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the flood risk for both now and 2050, while heat stress is medium for both the present and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lamberink and Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Zaailand 41, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €325,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €420,700. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,307, while this home asks €3,779 per square metre. This makes the price keen in relation to the local market, though the final value depends on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the second living level. The living area is 86 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 84 square metres. The home has a volume of 284 cubic metres and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €268,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 53%, from €175,000 in 2020 to €268,000 in 2025. This shows a clear upward trend in the municipal valuation of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on clay soil, which is sensitive to settlement, and the fact that 33% of the buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 8% of the buildings 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 amenities are within walking distance?
The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a couple of streets away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bosma en Buurman is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop at Beursplein is just around the corner, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 and 355. Another stop at Blokhuisplein is a couple of streets away with the same lines. The train station Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk, which makes it easy to travel to other cities.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is heated by a combi boiler. No further details about insulation are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden give an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as atmospheric with nice neighbours, while another mentions nuisance from neighbours and a feeling of insecurity. Experiences vary, so it is worth considering the range of opinions.
