A bright apartment in the heart of Leeuwarden
This apartment on Zaailand 49 sits right in the middle of Leeuwarden, in the Zaailand neighbourhood. It is a lively spot, with the city's shops, cafés and cultural venues all around. The home is on the fourth floor, so it feels light and airy. With an asking price of €420,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €479,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Leeuwarden is €4091 per m².
The home itself
Built in 1989, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 109 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 107 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €246.80.
Life around Zaailand
Zaailand is a compact neighbourhood with about 530 residents, many of whom live alone. It is a mix of old and new, with a real city feel. Residents across 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", adding that "you can walk straight into the city centre". Another resident, however, mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns in a different part of the city. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Zaailand itself. For more on what it is like here, see the Zaailand neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a five-minute walk, and Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bosma en Buurman and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Leeuwarden, Beursplein, is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 and 355. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of the municipality of Leeuwarden offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €341,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €206,000 to €341,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on clay soil and a share of older buildings. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Lamberink.
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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 Zaailand 49, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €420,000 is 23% above the WOZ value of €341,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €479,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 109 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 107 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor. The property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €246.80. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, building insurance, and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, according to public data. This is based on clay soil, which is sensitive to settlement, and the fact that a share of buildings in the postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the area and are not measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR is just around the corner at about 200 metres, and Albert Heijn is about 240 metres away. There is also an AH to go at about 320 metres, and another Albert Heijn at about 640 metres. For organic options, Ekoplaza is about 670 metres away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is about 300 metres away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé is about 600 metres away, and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is about 740 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
How far is the nearest train station?
Leeuwarden train station is about 370 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Leeuwarden, Beursplein, is about 150 metres away, with multiple bus lines serving the area. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Zaailand is a small neighbourhood with about 530 residents, many of whom live alone. It is in the city centre, so shops and amenities are close by. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, though this reflects the wider area, not just Zaailand.
