A grand townhouse on the Turfkade
This detached house on the Turfkade in Bolsward binnen De Wallen is a striking presence on a quiet street. Built in 1915, it has the generous proportions of a classic herenhuis, with a living area of 200 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 187 square metres. The asking price of €560,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €432,909. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €2,724, and this home is priced at €2,995 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at detached houses in Súdwest-Fryslân, this one stands out for its age and size.
Inside the home
The agent describes a layout with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 791 cubic metres. There is a side garden of 40 square metres facing east, and a garage box for parking or storage. According to the agent, the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be relatively modest.
Life in Bolsward binnen De Wallen
Residents of the district of Bolsward give their living environment an average score of 8.44, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet place where children can play and walk around safely, with no trouble from cars and a nice playground nearby. Another mentions that everyone is friendly and that there are plenty of schools and facilities, with a lot of greenery and a clean neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has 1,535 inhabitants, and a large share of them are older: 29% are 65 or over. The housing stock is old, with 95.7% of homes built before 1945, which fits the character of this historic area. For more on the Bolsward binnen De Wallen neighbourhood, you can see how it compares with the rest of the municipality.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Poiesz a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC Sint Maarten is a five-minute walk, and Marne college for secondary education is about 815 metres away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brigade, and the BENU Apotheek Bolsward is even closer,. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Bargefenne and Laag Bolwerk are both around 400 metres away, served by lines 92, 99 and 355. The nearest train station is IJlst, about 8 kilometres away. The municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân offers a range of services and facilities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €451,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 24% above this value, which is a precomputed comparison and not a judgement. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €291,000 to €451,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the age of the buildings and the clay soil, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are also area-level: pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is low for both current and 2050 scenarios, and heat stress is medium for both current and 2050.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Chris Draijer Makelaardij and other platforms. The listing has been active since 9 November 2026.
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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 Turfkade 9, Bolsward
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €560,000 is 29% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €432,909. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €2,724, while this home is priced at €2,995 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 791 cubic metres. There is a side garden of 40 square metres facing east, and a garage box. The living area is listed as 187 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 200 square metres.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €451,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 24% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 55%, from €291,000 in 2020 to €451,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and does not reflect the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1915 on clay soil, and in this postcode area, 100% of buildings were constructed before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 10% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 407 metres, with Aldi at 507 metres and Poiesz at 583 metres. For primary education, IKC Sint Maarten is 474 metres away, and JKC De Opbouw is 609 metres. For secondary education, Marne college is 815 metres away. These distances mean the daily essentials are within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Bolsward give their living environment an average score of 8.44, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet place where children can play safely, with a nice playground nearby. Another mentions that people are friendly and that there is plenty of greenery. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Bolsward, Bargefenne at 384 metres, served by lines 92, 99 and 355, and Bolsward, Laag Bolwerk at 402 metres, served by lines 92 and 355. The nearest train station is IJlst, about 8 kilometres away. These stops provide connections to the surrounding area, though specific destinations are not listed.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. According to the agent, the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
