A detached house with history in Welgelegen
On the Willem Loréstraat in Welgelegen, a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Leeuwarden, stands this detached house from 1908. The street has a mixed character, with stately homes and smaller workers' cottages, and the city centre is within walking distance. The asking price of €295,000 is on the high side compared to the average for detached houses in Leeuwarden, which sits at €283,600.
The home itself
This detached house offers 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 118 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 101 m². The plot measures 150 m². The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate.
Welgelegen, a neighbourhood with mixed reviews
Residents of the district Oud-Oost, which includes Welgelegen, give their living environment an average score of 6.31, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where you can feel the history and walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns, and notes that the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of renovation. The neighbourhood has 1,645 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. For more context, see the Welgelegen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Lidl are all just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, IKC de Kinderkoepel, is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Iemhoff en Landmeter is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Boiten is nearby. Bus stop Leeuwarden, Vliet is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 9, 11, 13 and 151. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1908 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 96% of properties were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Booij Makelaars | Service met een gouden randje!.
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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 Willem Loréstraat 69, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Welgelegen?
The asking price of €295,000 is above the average asking price of €283,600 for homes currently for sale in Welgelegen. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €242,000, and prices range from €159,500 to €650,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,923, while this home is listed at €2,921 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 4 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 101 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 118 m². The plot measures 150 m². The home was built in 1908 and has an energy label B.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not included in the listing information we have. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are indications at area level, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1908 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 96% of properties were built before 1970, and 5% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at 350 metres, Albert Heijn at 351 metres, and Lidl at 367 metres. Aldi is at 460 metres and Poiesz at 686 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are near this address?
The nearest primary school is IKC de Kinderkoepel at 218 metres, with 193 pupils. IKC Aventurijn is at 730 metres. For secondary education, CSG Comenius has several locations nearby, including @Forum at 738 metres, Mariënburg at 757 metres, and Zamenhof at 802 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Vliet at 128 metres, served by lines 3, 9, 11, 13 and 151. Leeuwarden, Franklinstraat is at 202 metres with the same lines, and Leeuwarden, Bote van Bolswertstr. at 327 metres with additional lines 21 and 51. Leeuwarden train station is 1.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district Oud-Oost, which includes Welgelegen, give an average score of 6.31 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and a short walk to the city centre. Another resident reports negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns, and notes a lack of amenities in the immediate vicinity.
What is the demographic makeup of Welgelegen?
Welgelegen has 1,645 inhabitants. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 39% of the population, followed by 15 to 25 years at 25%. Single-person households account for 69% of all households, and the average household size is 1.4. There are 135 households with children.
