A detached house with character in Leeuwarden
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Bloemenbuurt, this detached house from 1936 offers a classic pre-war feel with plenty of space. The asking price of €389,500 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, this is one of the [detached houses in Leeuwarden] currently on the market.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 147 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 114 m². The plot measures 160 m². The property has a front garden and a rear garden of 32 m², accessible from the back, with a south-easterly orientation. It is a freehold property, fully owned. The agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Bloemenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "You wouldn't want to live there!" and describes negative experiences with neighbours, including concerns about drug activities and a car explosion. Another resident, who has lived there for many years, says: "It used to be nice living here." A third resident mentions gossip and a neighbour dispute. The reviews paint a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them in full. The neighbourhood has around 1,350 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more details, see [the Bloemenbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. Primary schools IKC Franciscus and IKC Prins Constantijn are within a five-minute walk, and secondary school CSG Comenius, Zamenhof is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.W. de With and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Boiten BV are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops Leeuwarden, Watertoren and Leeuwarden, Anemoonstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 21 and 51, and line 355 at the latter. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of [the municipality of Leeuwarden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €325,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 20% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €201,000 to €325,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the house was built in 1936 on clay soil, and 83% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Friesland and its branches.
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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 Azaleastraat 96, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €389,500 is 25% above the average asking price of €311,143 for homes currently for sale in the Bloemenbuurt. It is also the most expensive of the seven homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 114 m², is €3,417, which is 30% higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,623 per m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is stated as 114 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 147 m². The plot is 160 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 32 m², accessible from the back, with a south-easterly orientation. The property is a freehold, so you own the land and the house.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €325,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 20% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 62%, from €201,000 in 2020 to €325,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, but it gives an indication of how property values in this area have risen.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data at the address level and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider this information.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The house was built in 1936 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 83% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050, which could increase risks for wooden foundations. This is an indication, not an inspection.
What amenities are within walking distance?
For groceries, Jumbo and Aldi are about 500 metres away, and Lidl is about 700 metres. Primary schools IKC Franciscus and IKC Prins Constantijn are within 500 metres, and secondary school CSG Comenius, Zamenhof is also close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.W. de With and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Boiten BV are both about 500 metres away. The nearest hospital, Frisius Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, is about 2.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops Leeuwarden, Watertoren and Leeuwarden, Anemoonstraat are about 170 and 180 metres away, with lines 21 and 51, and line 355 at the latter. Another stop, Leeuwarden, Azaleastraat, is about 330 metres away with line 8. Leeuwarden train station is about 2 km away, which is roughly a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. These connections give you access to the wider region.
What do residents say about living in the Bloemenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes negative experiences with neighbours, including concerns about drug activities and a car explosion, and says they would not choose to live there. Another resident, who has lived there for many years, says it used to be nice but has deteriorated. A third mentions gossip and a neighbour dispute. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation. The label is based on the property's characteristics and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. For a more precise estimate of energy costs, you would need to look at actual usage.
