Achter de Hoven 258
Achter de Hoven · 8933 CW Leeuwarden
A terraced house with history in Leeuwarden
Achter de Hoven 258 is a terraced house from 1907, tucked into the atmospheric Potmargezone district of Leeuwarden. The home had an energy label B and was offered for €285,000. That asking price sat 31% below the average last known asking price of €410,088 for homes in this neighbourhood, which put it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden were part of a wider supply of 40 homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. This home has not been online since 20 October 2026.
The home itself
The listing did not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known: the house was built in 1907 and carries an energy label B. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 93 m² on a plot of 127 m². The asking price worked out to €3,065 per m² based on that BAG surface area.
Achter de Hoven: a neighbourhood of contrasts
Achter de Hoven is a compact urban neighbourhood with 2,375 residents, where 62% of households are single-person. It is a mix of stately homes and smaller workers' cottages, as one resident of the municipality of Leeuwarden puts it: "Atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident is far less positive, describing nuisance from neighbours and safety concerns. Across the municipality, residents give an average score of 7.32 based on 54 reviews. The neighbourhood itself has its own character, and the Achter de Hoven neighbourhood is part of the larger Potmargezone district.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well covered here. The GP practice Kolthoff is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Buitenhove is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Aldi and AH XL a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are close: Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden and CSG Comenius Mariënburg are both within a five-minute walk. Bus line 7 stops at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat on your doorstep, and the train station Leeuwarden is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Leeuwarden. The address does come with area-level risk indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1907 construction on clay soil and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Friesland | Qualis and their listing on Funda.
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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 Achter de Hoven 258, Leeuwarden
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €285,000 was 31% below the average asking price of €410,088 for homes at the time for sale in Achter de Hoven. The neighbourhood's median asking price was €402,500, and prices range from €205,000 to €724,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,518, while this home worked out to €3,065 per m² based on the BAG living area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, but it does not say anything about the structural condition of the building. The home was built in 1907, which is a fact in itself.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it was not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the risks mentioned for this address?
The address has area-level risk indications from public data. Road traffic noise is above the standard at 52 dB Lden. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the home was built in 1907 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Kolthoff is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Buitenhove is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Aldi and AH XL within a five-minute walk. Secondary schools Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden and CSG Comenius Mariënburg are both within a five-minute walk. The train station Leeuwarden is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Achter de Hoven is a compact urban neighbourhood with 2,375 residents, where 62% of households are single-person. Residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden give an average score of 7.32. One resident describes it as atmospheric with stately houses and workers' cottages, while another mentions nuisance and safety concerns. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing from different eras.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus line 7 stops at Leeuwarden, Knoopstraat on your doorstep, with additional stops at Fruitstraat and Appelstraat within a five-minute walk. The train station Leeuwarden is about 1.3 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local bus services and the national rail network.
What is the property type and year of construction?
This is a terraced house built in 1907. The home has an energy label B. The listing did not provide details on the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. The living area according to the BAG registration is 93 m² on a plot of 127 m².
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about a garden, balcony, or other outdoor space. It also does not mention insulation, heating, or ownership details. As a result, the description is based on the available facts: the year of construction, energy label, and floor areas from the BAG registration.
