Huizum-Bornia, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1926 end-of-terrace house sits on a leafy street in Leeuwarden's Huizum-Bornia neighbourhood. With 160 m² of living space and a 227 m² plot, it's a substantial home for those who value character and space. The asking price of €425,000 is 49% above the neighbourhood average of €284,833, but the floor area is 76% larger than the local norm of 91 m², so the price per m² is actually in line with the market. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden typically command a premium for their generous proportions.
Huizum-Bornia is a residential area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing, known for its leafy streets and proximity to the Potmarge park. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 3,020 per km²) and a diverse population: many singles and older residents, but also families. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the CBS data shows a relatively high proportion of single-person households and a balanced age spread. The area is quiet yet well-connected, with the Huizum-Bornia neighbourhood offering a pleasant everyday environment.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go a five-minute walk away. Two more supermarkets, another Albert Heijn and a SPAR, are within a ten-minute walk. School runs are easy: IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school is on your doorstep, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé secondary school is just a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is within easy reach. All this falls under the municipality of Leeuwarden, which offers a full range of amenities.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including WESSEL Makelaardij, Leiden. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be a factor to consider. The listing is active and the price reflects the home's size and character.
Details of this home
Verlengde Schrans 3, Leeuwarden
Data from Huizum-Bornia
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31 within 5 km
55 within 5 km
About Verlengde Schrans 3, Leeuwarden
The asking price is 49% above the neighbourhood average of €284,833, but this home is also 76% larger than the average floor area of 91 m². The price per square metre works out to about €2,656, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,130 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is F, which is one of the least efficient ratings. This means the home is likely to have higher heating costs compared to a more modern property. The house was built in 1926, so it may need insulation upgrades. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C or better, and 50% are D or lower.
Leeuwarden train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach other cities in the north of the Netherlands.
There are several schools within walking distance. IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school is just 187 m away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé secondary school is 272 m away. Other options include Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden (555 m) and CSG Comenius, Mariënburg (647 m).
Albert Heijn is only 101 m away, perfect for daily shopping. There's also an AH to go at 581 m, another Albert Heijn at 797 m, a SPAR at 887 m, and a Jumbo at 991 m. So you have plenty of choices within a ten-minute walk.
The plot is 227 m², which is generous for an end-of-terrace house in this area. The garden is not described in the listing, but the plot size suggests there is outdoor space. The house itself has 160 m² of living space spread over multiple floors.
Huizum-Bornia is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war homes. It has a high address density (3,020 per km²) and a diverse population. The area is close to the Potmarge park and the city centre, and there are good amenities within walking distance.
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