A quiet spot in Goutum
This end-of-terrace house sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Goutum, a village that feels a world away from the bustle of nearby Leeuwarden. The asking price is €565,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in Goutum is €612,300, and the median is €565,000. If you are looking for an end-of-terrace house in the wider municipality, you can compare with other end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden.
The home itself
Built in 1978, this house offers 7 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 161 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 164 m²; the plot is 378 m² per the agent, against 344 m² in the BAG. The garden, which is 138 m² and faces north, is accessible via the back, and there is also a front and side garden. The house has an integrated garage and is in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof, wall and floor insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C.
Goutum, a village with its own character
Goutum is a village with about 3,435 residents, and the housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 92% of homes being owner-occupied. 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" and notes that "you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident, however, shares a negative experience, mentioning nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety. A third resident says that "a lot has changed" over the years and that "it used to be nice living here." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not Goutum specifically. For more on the village itself, see the municipality of Leeuwarden.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the nearest Lidl is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, IKC Wiarda, is on your doorstep, and the Teresa school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nylân in Leeuwarden, and the pharmacy is Poliklinische Apotheek Leeuwarden. The nearest bus stop, Goutum, It Blauwe Slot, is a five-minute walk and serves bus line 7771; the Goutum stop, with lines 1, 5, 25 and 95, is a ten-minute walk. Leeuwarden train station is about 2.3 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €483,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 88%, from €257,000 to €483,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050, is low.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hellema Makelaars and Hellema Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Heechhiem 1, Goutum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €565,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €483,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 161 m², is €3,509.
What is the layout of this house?
The house has 7 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 161 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 164 m². The plot is 378 m² per the agent, against 344 m² in the BAG. There is an integrated garage and a garden of 138 m² facing north, accessible via the back.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on usage and energy prices. The agent also mentions roof, wall and floor insulation, as well as a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050, is also low.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest Lidl is about 915 metres away, and a Jumbo is about 1.4 km away. The nearest primary school, IKC Wiarda, is 222 metres away, and the Teresa school is 667 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nylân, about 1.7 km away, and the pharmacy is Poliklinische Apotheek Leeuwarden, about 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Goutum, It Blauwe Slot, about 532 metres away, serving bus line 7771. The Goutum stop, about 703 metres away, has lines 1, 5, 25 and 95. Leeuwarden train station is about 2.3 km away.
What do residents say about living in the area?
Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes it as an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," while another mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not Goutum specifically.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 88%, from €257,000 to €483,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation, not the market value.
