Franeker Binnenstad, Waadhoeke
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Eise Eisingastraat sits right in the heart of Franeker's old town, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings. With 263 m² of living space, it is a generous home by any standard, 47% larger than the average in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €469,500 is 15% above the local average, reflecting the extra space and the prime spot within the city walls. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Waadhoeke vary widely, but this one stands out for its size.
Franeker Binnenstad is a tight-knit, historic neighbourhood with a mix of ages: 90% of homes were built before 1945. It is a place where many live alone, 495 one-person households out of 820 total, and the average household size is just 1.6. The streets are lively, with a restaurant just around the corner and a supermarket a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a dense, walkable centre where daily life unfolds on foot. The neighbourhood Franeker Binnenstad is compact, so everything is close.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl and Poiesz are a couple of streets away. School runs are short: IKC de Korendrager is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool De Steven is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park or public garden is a five-minute stroll. The municipality Waadhoeke covers a wider area, but here in the centre you have everything within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including van der Wal Makelaars. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details across them.
Details of this home
Eise Eisingastraat 22, Franeker
Data from Franeker Binnenstad
Data from Franeker Binnenstad
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About Eise Eisingastraat 22, Franeker
The asking price is 15% above the average asking price in Franeker Binnenstad (€409,194). However, this home is also 47% larger than the neighbourhood average (179 m²), so the price per square metre is roughly in line with the local market. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the historic setting.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war home. It means the house is not as efficient as modern builds, so heating costs will be higher than with an A or B label. Given that 47% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower, this is typical for the area.
The plot is 229 m². The size suggests there is some outdoor space, but the exact layout is not stated.
Franeker Binnenstad has a mix of residents, but only 110 households have children, and 60% of households are single-person. The area is more popular with older residents and young professionals. There are good schools nearby, including IKC de Korendrager just 81 m away, so families do live here, but it is not a typical family suburb.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting without being right on top of the tracks.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 290 m away (just around the corner), Lidl is 359 m, and Poiesz is 449 m. All are within a five-minute walk, so daily shopping is very easy.
In the most recent data, there were 83 total crimes recorded in the neighbourhood. With 1,365 residents, that works out to about 6 crimes per 100 people per year, which is moderate. The area is generally considered safe, but as with any city centre, it pays to be aware of your surroundings.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Franeker Binnenstad



