Willem Lodewijkstraat 131
Oranjewijk · 8933 BL Leeuwarden
A corner of history
This corner house on Willem Lodewijkstraat sits in the Oranjewijk, a neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war character and urban convenience. Built in 1910, it has 152 m² of living space on a 206 m² plot. The last known asking price of €425,000 was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €372,542, but the size and energy label C (better than many older homes here) help explain it. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Leeuwarden vary widely in price. This home has not been online since 23 July 2026.
Oranjewijk: quiet and close to everything
The Oranjewijk is a compact, densely built area (over 4,200 addresses per km²) with a young population, nearly a third of residents are between 15 and 25. One resident describes it as "quiet" and appreciates being "close to the city and shops." The same review notes that rubbish collection could be better, but overall gives the neighbourhood a 6.83 out of 10. With 50% owner-occupied homes and 58% single-family houses, it's a mixed but stable residential area. Read more about the neighbourhood Oranjewijk.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Lidl are a couple of streets away. Primary school IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk, while secondary school CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is even closer. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is within easy reach. The municipality Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities, from restaurants to a library, all within walking distance.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Bosma de Witte Makelaars.
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About Willem Lodewijkstraat 131, Leeuwarden
Was €425,000 a fair price for this house?
The asking price was above the neighbourhood average of €372,542 and the median of €360,500. However, this corner house is larger (152 m²) than the average sold home (139 m²) and has a reasonable energy label C. Similar homes in the area had sold for an average of €299,600, but those were likely smaller or in different condition. The price reflected the size and pre-war character.
What is the Oranjewijk like to live in?
The Oranjewijk is a very urban neighbourhood (address density over 4,200 per km²) with a young demographic, many students and young adults. One resident calls it 'quiet' and values the proximity to shops and the city. The area has a mix of pre-war and newer homes, with 58% single-family houses. It's a lively but not noisy area, with good access to public transport.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk according to a resident. That's a comfortable distance, close enough for a daily commute but not so close that you'd hear the trains.
What shops are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 187 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Jumbo and Lidl are both around 670 metres, a five-minute walk. For daily groceries, you're well covered without needing a car.
What schools are in the area?
Primary school IKC de Kinderkoepel is 266 metres away, and secondary school CSG Comenius, Mariënburg is 529 metres. There are also several other schools within a kilometre, making it a practical area for families with school-age children.
What is the energy label C worth?
Energy label C means the home is reasonably efficient, better than the 20% of homes in the neighbourhood with label D or lower. You won't face extreme heating bills, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The house was built in 1910, so some insulation improvements may have been made.
How many homes like this were for sale in the neighbourhood?
There were at the time 12 homes for sale in the Oranjewijk, with prices ranging from €180,000 to €775,000. This corner house is at the higher end, but it's also one of the larger properties available.
