A detached house with history in Oldegalileën
On Droge Haven 2 in Leeuwarden stands a detached house from 1906, a home with over a century of character in the Oldegalileën neighbourhood. The asking price is €220,000, which is keen compared with the average asking price in the area. For context, detached houses in Leeuwarden give an idea of what this property type commands in the municipality.
The home itself
This listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 108 m² on a plot of 65 m². The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs.
The Oldegalileën neighbourhood
Oldegalileën is a neighbourhood where history is tangible, as one resident of the district puts it: "You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident describes it as an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," noting houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. However, not all experiences are positive; one resident speaks of nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety, while another mentions deterioration over the years. Across the district, residents give an average score of 6.23 based on ten reviews. The neighbourhood has 1,945 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 72 percent. The Oldegalileën neighbourhood offers a mix of perspectives, so the picture is varied.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Poiesz a couple of streets away. IKC Prins Constantijn primary school is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Compas Huisartsenpraktijk and Apotheek Sonnega pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. 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 five-minute walk. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €253,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price lies 13 percent below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48 percent, from €171,000 to €253,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the home built in 1906 on clay soil, and 4 percent of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, below the noise standard, as are rail noise at 24 dB and air traffic at 37 dB. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via van der Wal Makelaars.
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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 Droge Haven 2, Leeuwarden
What does the asking price of €220,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €220,000, which is keen compared with the average asking price in the area. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 108 m², comes to €2,037. This is a precomputed figure from the listing data, so you can compare it with other homes in Leeuwarden to see where this property stands.
What is the WOZ value and how does it relate to the asking price?
The WOZ value is €253,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 13 percent below that value, meaning the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48 percent, from €171,000 to €253,000, showing a steady increase over that period.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
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, 4 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Noise levels are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, rail noise is 24 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, all measured in the reference years 2022 and 2023. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood and heat risk for this area?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not a specific assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 492 metres, followed by Aldi at 583 metres and Poiesz at 652 metres. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are also within a short distance at 714 and 748 metres respectively. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are nearby?
IKC Prins Constantijn primary school is just 137 metres away, with 168 pupils. The Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is 534 metres away, and IKC Aventurijn primary school is 540 metres away. There are 56 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, secondary, and special education.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus line 8 stops at Leeuwarden, Pioenstraat at 191 metres and at Leeuwarden, Eebrug at 242 metres. The NHL Stenden stop at 318 metres serves lines 6, 10, 62, 72, 73, and 695. Leeuwarden train station is 1,642 metres away, a walk of about twenty minutes.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.23 based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and a tangible history, while another speaks of nuisance and safety concerns. A third notes deterioration over the years. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. The only property details given are the living area of 108 m², the plot of 65 m², the year of construction 1906, and the energy label C.
