De Waag, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 18th-century townhouse on Herenwaltje sits in the heart of Leeuwarden's old centre. With 182 m² of living space spread over several floors, it's a proper family home in a setting where most properties are apartments. At €525,000, the asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €689,400, making it a keen entry into this sought-after street. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden typically command a premium.
De Waag is the beating heart of Leeuwarden's Binnenstad, a compact neighbourhood where almost everyone lives in pre-war buildings (92%). It's densely urban, with over 4,700 addresses per km², and home to a young crowd, nearly half the residents are between 15 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures speak for themselves: mostly single-person households (735 out of 965), few families with children (45), and a lively, city-centre vibe. The neighbourhood De Waag is all about being in the middle of things.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is on your doorstep, and Stedelijk Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden keeps the centre well-served, with restaurants, a library and a park all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via FRYSK makelaars.
Details of this home
Herenwaltje 3, Leeuwarden
Data from De Waag
Data from De Waag
31 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Herenwaltje 3, Leeuwarden
The asking price is 24% below the average asking price in De Waag (€689,400) and close to the median of €555,000. Given the 182 m² floor area and historic character, it's priced keenly compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The home has energy label C. That's average for the area, about 29% of homes in De Waag have label C, and another 29% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient label.
Leeuwarden station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's handy for commuting or day trips.
De Waag is very popular with young adults: 540 residents are between 15 and 25, and 450 are between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person, and the area is densely urban with plenty of restaurants and bars on your doorstep.
Yes, SPAR is just 97 metres away for quick shops, and Albert Heijn is 363 metres. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are also within a ten-minute walk.
Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is 131 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium is 534 metres. Several other primary and secondary schools are within a kilometre.
The neighbourhood recorded 405 total crimes, but without a breakdown it's hard to judge. As a city centre, it's busy and generally well-policed.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Waag
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