Gerard Dou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Hobbemastraat in Leeuwarden's Gerard Dou neighbourhood has a classic feel, with its 1936 build and energy label C. At 132 m² of living space on a 195 m² plot, it is a generous home. The asking price of €425,000 is 59% above the neighbourhood average of €266,958, making it the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale here, but the floor area is 42% larger than the average 93 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the market. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden typically sell for around €2,849 per m².
Gerard Dou is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a high address density of 3,074 per km². It is home to around 1,305 residents, many of whom live alone (350 single-person households). The area has a mix of ages, with a notable share of 25- to 45-year-olds. Almost all homes are pre-war (100% built before 1945), and 92% are single-family houses. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area.
Daily errands are easy: a Jumbo supermarket is just a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn is within a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a quick shop, there are several options nearby. Primary schools are on your doorstep, Michaelschool Leeuwarden is just around the corner, and IKC Sint Paulus is a short walk. Secondary schools are also close, with the nearest about a five-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or public garden is just around the corner for a quiet stroll.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij Friesland | Qualis. The listing is available on Funda and the agent's own site.
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Hobbemastraat 49, Leeuwarden
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About Hobbemastraat 49, Leeuwarden
The asking price is 59% above the neighbourhood average of €266,958, but the house is also 42% larger than the average home in Gerard Dou. At €3,220 per m², it is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,849 per m², but not dramatically so. Given that it is the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale, the price reflects its size and condition.
At 132 m², this house is 42% larger than the average home in Gerard Dou, which has a mean floor area of 93 m². The plot of 195 m² is also generous for an end-of-terrace house in this pre-war area.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war house. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as modern homes. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The train station is 0.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Michaelschool Leeuwarden at 271 m, IKC Sint Paulus at 297 m, and IKC Johan Willem Friso at 389 m. Secondary education is also close, with the nearest at 0.5 km.
There are 12 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €189,500 to €425,000. This house is the most expensive, reflecting its larger size and end-of-terrace layout.
Gerard Dou has a population of 1,305, with a high proportion of single-person households (350 out of 720 households). The age distribution is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 age group. Most homes are owner-occupied (77%) and pre-war (100%).
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