Voorstraat 57
Franeker Binnenstad · 8801 LB Franeker
A monumental home on Franeker's main street
This 1615 detached house sits right on the Voorstraat, the historic heart of Franeker. With its seven rooms spread over two floors, it was a substantial property, and the last known asking price of €695,000 was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Waadhoeke was €434,188, making this home a significant investment. This home has not been online since 6 October 2026.
Inside the house
The agent described this as a herenhuis, a grand townhouse, with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed as 189 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 185 m². The plot is 264 m². There is a rear garden of 162 m², accessible from the back, and a balcony. The home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation and secondary glazing, and is heated by a combination boiler and a pellet stove. It was offered as freehold property.
Life in Franeker Binnenstad
Franeker Binnenstad is a compact, historic district, and residents of the wider Franeker area give it a strong average score of 8.42 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet and safe neighbourhood", while another mentions "quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children." The district has around 1,360 inhabitants, and a large share of them are over 65. The home itself was on a busy road in the centre, according to the agent. For more on the area, see the Franeker Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Kabas is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. The GP practice and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops on the Voorstraat itself offer lines 35, 75, 97, 197, 8061 and 8071, and Franeker train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Waadhoeke covers a wide rural area around the town.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 was €487,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 43% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €320,000 to €487,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data indicates elevated noise from road traffic, at 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding risk is also elevated, with a medium current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including G2 Makelaars, de makelaars van Noardwest Fryslân.
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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 Voorstraat 57, Franeker
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €695,000 was 43% above the WOZ value of €487,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price was also on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €434,188.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this was a herenhuis with seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 189 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 185 m². The plot is 264 m². There is a rear garden of 162 m² and a balcony.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The agent also noted that the home had roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation and secondary glazing, and was heated by a combination boiler and a pellet stove.
What are the risks associated with this address?
Area-level data indicates elevated noise from road traffic, at 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding risk is also elevated, with a medium current flood risk. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Kabas is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. The GP practice and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops on the Voorstraat itself offer lines 35, 75, 97, 197, 8061 and 8071. Franeker train station is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is at Franeker, Voorstraat, just 136 metres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Franeker district give an average score of 8.42 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet and safe neighbourhood", while another mentions "quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children."
How has the WOZ value developed over time?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €320,000 to €487,000. The value had increased every year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, when it went from €322,000 to €389,000.
