Gabriël Metsustraat 7
Gerard Dou, Leeuwarden
AreaA 1930s end-of-terrace house in Gerard Dou
Gabriël Metsustraat 7 sits in the Gerard Dou neighbourhood, part of the Huizum-West district in Leeuwarden. It is a 1934 end-of-terrace house with an energy label D, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal. The asking price of €239,500 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden]( /koopwoningen/leeuwarden/hoekwoningen/) give you an idea of what similar homes go for across the municipality.
The home itself
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 363 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 108 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 90 square metres. The plot measures 124 square metres in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, comes to €2,661.
Life in Gerard Dou
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.95, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Live in a city, but feels like a village, lovely." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is a nice place to live, I feel safe, but I don't leave my bike outside. The supermarket in the area is super handy, and there's a nice skatepark and playground nearby for the children." A third, who has lived there for 45 years, adds: "It's a beautiful neighbourhood, lots of greenery, yet close to the city, near the station, enough shops without having to go into the city centre." The district has around 1,280 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see [the Gerard Dou neighbourhood]( /buurt/gerard-dou-leeuwarden/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and AH to go a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC Johan Willem Friso and Michaelschool Leeuwarden are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Arts en Zorg Leeuwarden, and BENU Apotheek Huizumerpoort is the closest pharmacy. Bus stops on Verlengde Schrans (line 2) and Julianalaan (lines 1 and 95) are a five-minute walk, while Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of [the municipality of Leeuwarden]( /gemeente/leeuwarden/) covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 34 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 33 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1934 construction on clay soil, with 3% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Friesland Drachten.
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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 Gabriël Metsustraat 7, Leeuwarden
What is the asking price for this end-of-terrace house?
The asking price is €239,500. Compared with the average asking price for similar homes in the neighbourhood, this price is in line with the market. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing of 90 square metres, is €2,661. Note that the BAG registration lists a larger living area of 108 square metres, which would change the per-square-metre figure if used instead.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the house have?
The house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 363 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 108 square metres in the BAG registration and 90 square metres in the agent's listing, while the plot measures 124 square metres in both sources.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. As a result, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €239,500.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1934 on clay soil, and 3% of properties in this postcode area show an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The risk data comes from sources such as KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 554 metres, with Jumbo at 600 metres and AH to go at 627 metres. For schools, IKC Johan Willem Friso is 326 metres away and Michaelschool Leeuwarden is 333 metres, both a five-minute walk. There are also secondary schools nearby, including Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé at 355 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Verlengde Schrans, at 417 metres, served by line 2. Leeuwarden, Julianalaan at 481 metres has lines 1 and 95, and Leeuwarden, Borniastraat at 553 metres has lines 5, 20, 320 and 695. Leeuwarden train station is 569 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.95, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Live in a city, but feels like a village, lovely." Another notes the neighbourhood is nice, with a handy supermarket and a skatepark and playground nearby. A third, who has lived there for 45 years, mentions the greenery, the proximity to the city and station, and that the area has become sought-after.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. The house was built in 1934, which is a fact about its age, not a statement about its maintenance state.
