A classic end-of-terrace house in Leeuwarden
Tucked away on the Lijsterstraat in the Bonifatius neighbourhood, this 1921 end-of-terrace house sits in a residential street where life moves at a gentle pace. The asking price of €350,000 is 42% below the average asking price of €606,714 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, making it the most affordable of the seven homes on offer here. According to the agent, the living area is 102 m², which is 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 172 m². The price per square metre comes to €3,431, based on the agent's listing. For a sense of what this price buys you in the wider area, have a look at end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden.
Inside the home
This end-of-terrace house offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 422 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 47 m² facing southeast, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a balcony. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and the possibility for an open fireplace. You own the property outright, with full ownership. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes.
The Bonifatius neighbourhood
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 25 years, says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another resident notes: "Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood." A third review is more mixed: "A few years ago, the neighbourhood was a pleasant and safe environment. Now rubbish bags are thrown next to the containers, causing a lot of nuisance from seagulls. There are also loitering youths who cause a lot of trouble in the area." The neighbourhood counts around 1,460 residents, with 45% of households having children. For more context, the Bonifatius neighbourhood is part of the Sonnenborgh en omgeving district.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily managed from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, IKC Maria Louise is on your doorstep, and the Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk R. Baarsma, is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Kouwenhoven BV pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Hoek Spanjaardslaan and St. Bonifatiuspark, both a couple of streets away, are served by lines 60 and 66. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers further amenities and services, as you can see on the municipality of Leeuwarden page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €297,000. The asking price is 18% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €220,000 to €297,000. As for the area around this address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1921 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 80% of properties date from before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of 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 and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Hellema Makelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Lijsterstraat 38, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €297,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 35%, from €220,000 to €297,000.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 422 m³. There is a rear garden of 47 m² facing southeast, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a balcony. The home is described as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and the possibility for an open fireplace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent states that the home is fully insulated, which may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself reflects the official assessment. No specific cost figures are provided in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1921 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 80% of properties date from before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 459 metres, with an Albert Heijn at 811 metres and another Jumbo at 925 metres. For primary education, IKC Maria Louise is 175 metres away, and the Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging is 350 metres away. A secondary school, Stedelijk Gymnasium, is 672 metres away.
How far is the nearest bus stop and train station?
The nearest bus stop, Leeuwarden, Hoek Spanjaardslaan, is 236 metres away and is served by lines 60 and 66. Another stop, Leeuwarden, St. Bonifatiuspark, is 336 metres away with the same lines. Leeuwarden train station is 1,335 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable." Another notes it is "calm and peaceful", while a third mentions issues with rubbish and loitering youths in the evening.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €3,431, based on the agent's listing of 102 m². The average asking price per square metre for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €3,488. The average living area of homes on the market here is 172 m², which is larger than this home's 102 m².
Is this the cheapest home for sale in the neighbourhood?
Yes, with an asking price of €350,000, this is the most affordable of the seven homes currently for sale in the Bonifatius neighbourhood. The average asking price for these homes is €606,714, and the median is €609,500. The most expensive home on the market here is listed at €875,000.
