A classic end-of-terrace house on a leafy street
This end-of-terrace house on Hobbemastraat sits in a quiet, established part of Leeuwarden. With 132 m² of living space and a 195 m² plot, it is noticeably larger than many homes in the area. The last known price of €425,000 was the highest among the 12 homes at the time for sale in Gerard Dou, and sat 59% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €266,958, so it was on the high side, but the size and character were exceptional. For context, see other end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden. This home has not been online since 6 August 2026.
The Gerard Dou neighbourhood
Gerard Dou is a pre-war neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. All homes here were built before 1945, and the area is dominated by family houses, 92% are single-family homes. The population is mixed: a third of households are singles, a third are couples without children, and about a fifth are families with children. Average incomes are in line with the city norm. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS data. The Gerard Dou neighbourhood is well established and popular with families.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: the nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you have several options within a five-minute walk. Schools are also close by, Michaelschool Leeuwarden (primary) is a couple of streets away, and IKC Sint Paulus and IKC Johan Willem Friso are within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes to Groningen or the rest of Friesland straightforward. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a good range of amenities.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Makelaardij Friesland | Qualis and also appeared on Funda, so it was available through several channels. The details reflect the listing as it stood.
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About Hobbemastraat 49, Leeuwarden
Was €425,000 a fair price for this house?
The asking price of €425,000 was the highest of the 12 homes at the time for sale in Gerard Dou, and 59% above the neighbourhood average of €266,958. However, this house is also 42% larger than the average (132 m² vs 93 m²) and sits on a 195 m² plot. Whether it was fair depended on how you value the extra space and the pre-war character, the price was certainly at the top end for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. It is not the most efficient label, but also not the least. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 23% are label C, while 62% are D or lower.
How is the public transport connection?
Leeuwarden train station is about 600 metres away, a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Groningen in about 40 minutes and other cities in the north.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Michaelschool Leeuwarden (271 m), IKC Sint Paulus (297 m), and IKC Johan Willem Friso (389 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 500 metres away. The area is well served for families with school-age children.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Gerard Dou is a pre-war neighbourhood with almost exclusively single-family homes (92%). It is a mixed area: about a third of households are singles, a third are couples without children, and a fifth are families with children. The population is around 1,300. It is a quiet, established residential area with a strong sense of community.
How big is the garden?
The plot size was 195 m², but the listing did not specify how much of that was garden.
