A compact studio in Sonnenborgh
This ground-floor studio on Diepenbrockstraat 46 sits in Sonnenborgh, a residential pocket of Leeuwarden where life moves at a gentle pace. The asking price is €155,000, which is 43% below the average asking price of €273,885 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 13 homes on offer here. For context, studios in Leeuwarden give you an idea of what this property type fetches across the municipality.
Inside the home
The studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 39 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 41 m². The home has a front garden and a rear garden of 40 m², the latter facing north and accessible via the back alley. It comes with double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €63.79. Built in 1933, the property carries an energy label D, which means moderate energy costs are likely.
Life in Sonnenborgh
Sonnenborgh is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,740 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another notes: "Everyone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood." A third resident, however, describes the area as "child-friendly during the day, unsafe for everyone in the evening," mentioning litter, seagulls and loitering youths. These are the experiences of a few, not a verdict on the whole neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Sonnenborgh neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Lidl are a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool Sint Thomas is on your doorstep, and IKC Maria Louise is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk R. Baarsma, and the Service Apotheek Bonnehûs are both within a five-minute walk. Bus stops at St. Bonifatiuspark and De Bontekoe, served by lines 60, 66, 72 and 73, are just around the corner, and Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €119,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 30% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 9%, from €109,000 to €119,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home's 1933 construction on clay soil, and the area-level data suggests a possible risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra Makelaardij and other listings.
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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 Diepenbrockstraat 46, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €155,000 is 43% below the average asking price of €273,885 for homes currently for sale in Sonnenborgh. It is also the cheapest of the 13 homes on offer in the neighbourhood right now. The home's living area of 39 m² is 60% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 98 m².
What is the layout of this studio?
The studio has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single ground floor. The living area is 39 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 41 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 40 m², the latter facing north and accessible via the back alley. The home is fully owned and has a monthly homeowners' association fee of €63.79.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €119,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €155,000 is 30% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 9%, from €109,000 in 2020 to €119,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 22 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1933 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, about 400 metres away. The Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, including Poiesz and Aldi, so daily groceries are easy to pick up without needing a car.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Sint Thomas is on your doorstep, just 78 metres away. IKC Maria Louise is about 400 metres away, and there are several other schools within a short walk, including a special education school and a talent campus. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.3 kilometres away, so older children may need to travel a bit further.
How is the public transport connection from here?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, St. Bonifatiuspark, about 200 metres away, served by lines 60 and 66. Another stop, Leeuwarden, De Bontekoe, is about 400 metres away and also serves lines 72 and 73. Leeuwarden train station is about 1.7 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk or a short bus ride.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable." Another describes it as "calm and peaceful," while a third mentions issues with litter and loitering youths in the evening. These are individual experiences, not a general verdict.
Why is the living area different between the agent and the BAG registration?
The agent lists the living area as 39 m², while the BAG registration records 41 m². The difference is small and may be due to different measurement methods. The price per square metre is based on the agent's figure of 39 m², which comes to €3,974 per m². The BAG figure is the official municipal registration.
