Huizum-Bornia, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Borniastraat sits in the leafy Huizum-Bornia neighbourhood of Leeuwarden. Built in 1927, it has 84 m² of living space and a 107 m² plot. At €250,000 it is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in the area, a keen price compared to the neighbourhood average of €284,833. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden typically sell for more.
Huizum-Bornia is a quiet, established part of Leeuwarden with a mix of families and singles. Around 1,250 people live here, many in one-person households. The area has a strong urban feel (over 3,000 addresses per km²) yet still feels residential. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its pre-war housing stock and leafy streets. Neighbourhood Huizum-Bornia has a high proportion of older homes, with half built before 1945.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. A couple of streets away you'll find AH to go, AH XL, Aldi and Lidl. Schools are close too: Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is a five-minute walk, and IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school is just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality Leeuwarden offers plenty of parks and restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Jacob Meek Klaverbladmakelaars and Pararius.
Details of this home
Borniastraat 75, Leeuwarden
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31 within 5 km
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About Borniastraat 75, Leeuwarden
At €250,000, this is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in Huizum-Bornia. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €284,833, and the median is €269,500. Given the 84 m² floor area and 107 m² plot, the price per m² works out at about €2,976, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,130. So it is priced keenly for the area.
The home has energy label E. This is a relatively low rating, meaning you can expect higher heating costs compared to more efficient homes. In the neighbourhood, half of the homes have label C and half have label D or lower, so this home is on the less efficient side. No homes in the area have label A or B.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of the Netherlands.
There are several schools within walking distance. Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden (secondary) is 423 m away, IKC Johan Willem Friso (primary) is 489 m, and the Leeuwarder Lyceum (secondary) is 598 m. So children can easily walk or cycle to school.
Currently, only three homes are for sale in Huizum-Bornia, including this one. The other two are priced at €269,500 and €335,000. This low supply means choice is limited, but this home is the most affordable option.
Huizum-Bornia is a quiet, residential area with a mix of pre-war and newer homes. It has a strong urban feel with over 3,000 addresses per km², yet it is not overly busy. The population is diverse, with many singles and some families. There are parks, restaurants and a library within walking distance.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Huizum-Bornia