Achter de Hoven, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1926 corner house on Verstolkstraat sits in a leafy part of Leeuwarden. With 96 m² of living space and a 106 m² plot, it has a compact but workable layout. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be noticeable. At €235,000, the asking price is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €426,615, a keen price for a home that needs some modernisation. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and condition.
The neighbourhood Achter de Hoven is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war houses and modern flats. One resident describes it as a "Cosy neighbourhood with nice people." They add: "I've only just moved here, but so far I've been able to find everything, the neighbours have been very kind, they even watered my plants. Also, there's plenty of greenery in the neighbourhood." The area has many single-person households and a high proportion of one-person homes. It's a very urban setting (address density 3,147 per km²), yet the greenery makes it feel spacious.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and AH XL are a couple of streets away. Schools are close: CSG Comenius Mariënburg (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and IKC de Kinderkoepel (primary) is also within walking distance. The municipality Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities, with a GP practice, restaurants, and a park all within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including LIV Makelaars, Vastgoed Nederland, and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property's size and energy label.
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Verstolkstraat 46, Leeuwarden
Very good · 1 resident
I've only just moved here, but so far I've been able to find everything, the neighbours have been very kind, they even watered my plants. Also, there's plenty of greenery in the neighbourhood.
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About Verstolkstraat 46, Leeuwarden
The asking price is €235,000, which is 45% below the average asking price in Achter de Hoven (€426,615). However, the home has an energy label F, meaning higher energy costs. The average sold price in the neighbourhood is €317,566, so this home is priced to reflect its condition. It's a keen entry point for a buyer willing to invest in upgrades.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency. You can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a modern home. In Achter de Hoven, 85% of homes have label A or better, so this home is an outlier. The exact costs depend on usage, but budget for significant energy expenses.
Residents describe it as a cosy, green neighbourhood with friendly neighbours. It's very urban (high address density) but has plenty of greenery. The area has many singles and a mix of ages. One resident says: "I've only just moved here, but so far I've been able to find everything, the neighbours have been very kind."
Primary school IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk away. Secondary schools include CSG Comenius Mariënburg (440 m) and Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden (486 m). There are also several other schools within a kilometre.
Leeuwarden train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach other cities in the north.
Albert Heijn is 333 m away (just around the corner). Aldi is 609 m, AH XL is 698 m, and Jumbo and Lidl are about 900 m. You have several options within walking distance.
With 96 m² and three bedrooms (typical for a corner house of this size), it could work for a small family. The plot is 106 m², but there is no garden mentioned in the listing. The neighbourhood has many families with children, and schools are close.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Achter de Hoven