A historic home in the heart of Grou
This semi-detached house on Waachshaven 2 sits right in the centre of Grou, a village with a strong sense of history. The home dates from 1780, which makes it one of the older properties in the area. With a living area of 59 m² and a plot of 65 m², it is compact but full of character. The asking price of €229,500 is 37% below the average asking price of €364,954 for homes in this neighbourhood, so it is priced on the low side compared with the local market. For more context, you can compare it with other semi-detached houses in Leeuwarden.
Inside the home
Inside, the home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 210 m³. There is a front garden of 11 m² facing west. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, and it is heated with electric heating and gas fires. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Grou
Grou is a village where the past is visible in the streets, with stately houses mixed with smaller workers' cottages. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 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 in a specific part of the municipality. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Grou itself. The village has around 5,560 inhabitants, and about 27% are aged 65 or older. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Grou neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, with Lidl just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip are both about a ten-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Grou is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Mid-Fryslân is nearby as well. For public transport, bus stops Grou, Parkstraat and Grou, Bregepaad are just around the corner, served by lines 1, 28 and 894. The nearest train station, Grou-Jirnsum, is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €192,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 20% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €127,000 to €192,000. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to be aware of. The road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the home was built in 1780 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050 are both low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hooghiemster Makelaars and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Waachshaven 2, Grou
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €229,500 is 20% above the WOZ value of €192,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €3,890. The asking price is also 37% below the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood, which is €364,954.
What is the layout of this home?
The home has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 59 m², and the plot is 65 m². There is a front garden of 11 m² facing west. The property is freehold, so you own the land. The agent mentions roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the heating is via electric heating and gas fires.
What does the energy label G mean for this home?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, but the label itself is a general indication of energy performance. No specific energy costs are given in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data at area level. This is partly because the home was built in 1780 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Poiesz supermarket is about 232 metres away, with Lidl at 574 metres and Jumbo at 630 metres. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Twa Fisken and CBS Nijdjip are both about 1.2 km away. There is also a secondary school, Sevenwolden Grou, at about 1.2 km. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Grou at 596 metres, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Mid-Fryslân is at 598 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stops are Grou, Parkstraat and Grou, Bregepaad, both about 285-294 metres away, served by bus lines 1, 28 and 894. The nearest train station is Grou-Jirnsum, at about 1.35 km.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes the area as atmospheric with nice neighbours and a sense of history. Another resident mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns in a specific part of the municipality. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Grou itself.
Is the home in the centre of Grou?
Yes, the agent describes the setting as 'in the centre' of Grou. The home is on Waachshaven 2, and the neighbourhood is called Grou. The exact location within the centre is not further specified in the listing, but the agent's description indicates a central position.
