Zamenhofpark, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1937 terraced house on Boerhaavestraat sits in a quiet corner of Leeuwarden, with a homely feel from the moment you step inside. With 126 m² of living space and a 105 m² plot, it offers a comfortable layout for those who value space and character. The price of €299,500 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €269,250, but the larger-than-average floor area helps explain the premium. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and size.
Zamenhofpark is a well-established residential area with a mix of ages and household types. Around 63% of homes are owner-occupied, and 82% are single-family houses, so you are among neighbours who take pride in their properties. The area has a strong urban feel (address density over 4,000 per km²), yet the park itself is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: mostly smaller households, with a good number of families and older residents. The Zamenhofpark neighbourhood is known for its quiet streets and local amenities.
Daily errands are a breeze: an Aldi is just around the corner, and a Lidl and Jumbo are a five-minute walk. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you have several options within a couple of streets away. Families will appreciate the proximity of IKC Franciscus (primary school) and CSG Comenius, Zamenhof (secondary school), both within a five-minute walk. The park is on your doorstep, perfect for a morning stroll or an afternoon with the kids. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a wide range of cultural and recreational activities, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including FRANS HETTEMA MAKELAARDIJ. The details are current as of the listing date.
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The asking price of €299,500 is above the neighbourhood average of €269,250 and the median of €264,250. However, this home has 126 m² of floor area, which is larger than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². The price per m² works out to about €2,376, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €2,473 per m². So while the total price is on the high side, you are getting more space for your money.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is considered average in terms of efficiency. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label C, while 50% have a label D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but the label does not tell you exactly what the costs will be.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Leeuwarden station offers connections to the rest of the Netherlands.
There are several schools within walking distance. IKC Franciscus (primary) is 348 m away, and IKC Aventurijn (primary) is 374 m away. For secondary education, CSG Comenius, Zamenhof is just 268 m from the house, and CSG Comenius, @Forum is 613 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 64 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for an urban area. The area is generally considered quiet and residential, with a mix of families and older residents.
There are 14 homes for sale in Zamenhofpark, with prices ranging from €175,000 to €490,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 51 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €269,250 | €264,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,473 | – |
| Rent price | €1,200 p/m | €1,200 p/m |
How residents experience their district
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood is praised everywhere, but the truth is less beautiful. People often cluster together to badmouth other neighbours. I've also heard that further down the street there's a serious neighbour dispute; apparently a middle-aged woman regularly bullies her surrounding neighbours and also causes damage to other neighbours' property. So living here isn't all that great after all. Klaas.
Auto-translated to English by AIPublic transport is frequent and plentiful here, so you can get around easily. The neighbourhood has a lot of litter and it also gets thrown into gardens. Also a lot of trouble with junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlthough there are occasionally some vagrants wandering around the neighbourhood or drunk men making it a bit unsafe, it is otherwise a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is within walking or cycling distance and there are plenty of supermarkets, gyms and schools nearby. There's also a nice bakery at the end of the street. It's very pleasant living here. It's also clean, no litter on the streets and rubbish is collected often. There's a forest nearby but it's unsafe in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy. People greet each other and have a chat with you, and most people look out for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €285,844 | €258,511 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,800 | – |
| Rent price | €1,067 p/m | €1,108 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone keeps to themselves but it's a calm and peaceful neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have lived in Weidum since 1972. A bullseye, we can say. Our neighbourhood, Sânpaad, is fantastic. Young and old join in when something is organised. Many of our own young people stay living here. An enormous amount is organised, namely: kaatsen, cards, billiards (4 tables), folk dancing, badminton, fair, Christmas ball, 55+ party, etc. etc. It is a great pity that no building is allowed. We hope to be able to stay here for years to come. Weidum "boppe".
Auto-translated to English by AIAntisocial people in the neighbourhood. Very unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there for 55 years, so that says enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €407,190 | €347,902 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,659 | – |
| Rent price | €1,110 p/m | €1,109 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
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