Franeker Professorenbuurt, Waadhoeke
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s semi-detached house on the Hertog van Saxenlaan has a generous 215 m² of living space and an energy label B. With a price of €465,000, it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in the Professorenbuurt and sits 57% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €295,700. For context, semi-detached houses in Waadhoeke typically offer more space than the local norm, and this one is no exception.
The Professorenbuurt is a quiet residential area with a mix of pre-war and post-war homes. Around 74% of the housing stock consists of single-family houses, and 39% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has 1,205 residents, with a relatively high share of people aged 65 and over (395) and a notable number of one-person households (310). There are no resident reviews available for this area. The neighbourhood Franeker Professorenbuurt is moderately urban, with an address density of 1,461 per km².
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, and Poiesz, Lidl and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, SBO De Bolder and OBS De Opslach are both a couple of streets away, while secondary schools like Simon Vestdijk and CSG Anna Maria van Schurman are also close by. The municipality Waadhoeke offers a good balance of village charm and city access, with Franeker's historic centre a short stroll away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Franeker Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Hertog van Saxenlaan 21, Franeker
Data from Franeker Professorenbuurt
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About Hertog van Saxenlaan 21, Franeker
The asking price is 57% above the neighbourhood average of €295,700, but this home is also 69% larger than the average (215 m² vs 127 m²). It is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in the Professorenbuurt. Given the size, energy label B, and semi-detached type, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label B, 50% have label C, and 25% have a lower label. A B label means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The plot measures 316 m². The home itself has 215 m² of living space, built in 1930. The listing does not specify a garden, so you would need to check the outdoor space with the agent.
Primary schools SBO De Bolder and OBS De Opslach are both within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap and CSG Anna Maria van Schurman are also close, the latter about a five-minute walk away.
Franeker station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. It connects to the regional rail network.
A SPAR is just around the corner (494 m), and Poiesz (563 m), Lidl (789 m) and Albert Heijn (805 m) are all within a ten-minute walk. For a wider choice, there are six supermarkets within 5 km.
In the most recent data, 33 total crimes were recorded in the Professorenbuurt. This is a relatively low figure, suggesting a safe residential area.
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