Droge Haven 2
Oldegalileën, Leeuwarden
A detached house with history in Oldegalileën
This detached house on Droge Haven 2 sits in Oldegalileën, a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden where the streets have a lived-in, atmospheric feel. Built in 1906, the home carries over a century of character, and with an energy label C you have a reasonable starting point for your energy costs. The asking price of €229,500 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, a verdict that is precomputed against local market data. For context, you can compare it with other [detached houses in Leeuwarden].
Inside the home
Step inside and you find five rooms spread over three floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 107 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 108 square metres, a small difference between the two sources. The plot measures 65 square metres. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. You own the property outright, so there is no leasehold to consider. The setting is described as sheltered and within a residential area.
Life in Oldegalileën
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.23 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where houses with a stately character sit alongside smaller workers' cottages, and you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident is far less positive, mentioning nuisance from neighbours, concerns about safety and a lack of amenities nearby. A third long-time resident notes that things have changed over the years and that it used to be nicer to live there. The district has around 1,945 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 72 percent. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just [the Oldegalileën neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well served. IKC Prins Constantijn primary school is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Aldi and Poiesz a couple of streets further. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, and Apotheek Sonnega pharmacy sits alongside it, both a five-minute walk from home. Bus line 8 stops at Leeuwarden, Pioenstraat just around the corner, and the NHL Stenden stop with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695 is a couple of streets away. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Frisius Medisch Centrum hospital is a short drive. All of this sits within [the municipality of Leeuwarden].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €253,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 9 percent below that municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 48 percent, from €171,000 to €253,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic all stay below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1906 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 33 percent of properties date from before 1970, with 4 percent of homes showing an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Wal Makelaars Franeker & Harlingen, e.o. and their listing on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Droge Haven 2, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €229,500 is 9 percent below the WOZ value of €253,000, which was set 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 rose by 48 percent, from €171,000 to €253,000, which gives you a sense of how the municipal valuation has developed over the past five years.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has five rooms spread over three floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 107 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 108 square metres. The plot measures 65 square metres. The property is heated by a central heating boiler and has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation. You own the property outright, so there is no leasehold involved.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This label gives an indication of the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the least efficient labels. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, which are the features the agent lists. The energy label itself does not tell you about the structural condition of the home, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources. The home was built in 1906 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 33 percent of properties date from before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4 percent of homes 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 like at this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is measured at 48 dB Lden, rail noise at 24 dB Lden, and air traffic noise at 37 dB Lden, all based on the reference years 2022 and 2023. These figures come from public data at address level and indicate that noise from these sources does not exceed the applicable norms.
What amenities are within walking distance?
IKC Prins Constantijn primary school is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is a five-minute walk away. Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Poiesz a couple of streets further. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk and the pharmacy is Apotheek Sonnega, both a five-minute walk from home. Bus line 8 stops at Leeuwarden, Pioenstraat just around the corner.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.23 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and houses with a stately character, where you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident mentions nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety. A third long-time resident notes that things have changed over the years. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How far is the train station from this home?
Leeuwarden train station is 1,642 metres from this home, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are Leeuwarden, Pioenstraat at 191 metres with line 8, and Leeuwarden, NHL Stenden at 318 metres with lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73 and 695. This gives you a range of public transport options within a short walk of the property.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk for this address is low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, which means there is a higher chance of water on the street during intense rainfall. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.





