A grand terraced house on the Emmakade
This imposing terraced house on the Emmakade in the Oranjewijk is a rare find in Leeuwarden. Built in 1903, it stands in a neighbourhood where all homes date from before 1945, giving the street a stately, historic character. The asking price is €1,200,000. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden typically sell for less, but this is no ordinary terraced house.
Inside the home
The agent describes a spacious layout with 13 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The total volume is 1,796 m³. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 478 m², while the agent lists 455 m²; the plot is 389 m² in both sources. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home dates from 1903, a fact that speaks for itself.
Life in the Oranjewijk
Residents of 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," adding that "houses with a stately character are interspersed with smaller workers' cottages" and that "you can feel the history." Another resident, however, shares a very different experience, mentioning nuisance from neighbours and safety concerns. A third notes that "a lot has changed" over the years. These mixed views reflect the diversity of opinions across the municipality. The neighbourhood itself has 1,270 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 63%. For more on the area, see the Oranjewijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well catered for. The nearest supermarket, Ekoplaza, is just around the corner, with SPAR, Poiesz, and Albert Heijn all within a five-minute walk. For schools, CSG Comenius Mariënburg is on your doorstep, and IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk away. The GP practice Iemhoff en Landmeter is just around the corner, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is a five-minute walk. Bus stops on the Vegelinstraat and Maria Louisastraat, served by line 7, are a couple of streets away, while the Koepelkerk stop offers lines 3, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, and 151. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. All this sits within the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail 34 dB Lden, and from air traffic 33 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1903 construction on clay soil, with a note that 5% of homes in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via POPMA MAKELAARS.
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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 Emmakade 40, Leeuwarden
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €1,200,000. The price per square metre is €2,637, based on the agent's listed living area of 455 m². The average asking price for homes in the Oranjewijk is €396,750, but this property is significantly larger than the neighbourhood average, with a living area of 455 m² compared to the average of 161 m². Whether this price is reasonable depends on your own assessment of the property's unique characteristics.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 13 rooms in total, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The total volume is 1,796 m³. The living area is listed as 455 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 478 m². The plot is 389 m² in both sources. This is a spacious home, but the exact layout of the rooms is not described in the listing.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation. If you need this figure, you can look it up via the municipality's WOZ register, but it is not provided here.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is based on the home being built in 1903 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 5% of homes have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, Ekoplaza, is about 600 metres away, with SPAR, Poiesz, and Albert Heijn also within 700 metres. For schools, CSG Comenius Mariënburg is about 230 metres away, and IKC de Kinderkoepel is 400 metres. The GP practice Iemhoff en Landmeter is 164 metres away, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is 608 metres. Leeuwarden train station is about 910 metres away.
What is the Oranjewijk neighbourhood like?
The Oranjewijk has 1,270 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households (63%). All homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945. Resident reviews at the municipality level give an average score of 7.27, but opinions vary: one resident praises the 'stately character' and history, while another mentions nuisance and safety concerns. The neighbourhood itself has 8 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €396,750.
How noisy is the area around this home?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, rail noise is 34 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 33 dB Lden, based on 2022 and 2023 data. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself. They give an idea of the acoustic environment, but actual noise can vary.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The label is based on the property's characteristics, but it does not tell you about the condition of the construction. The listing does not mention any specific insulation features, so the label stands on its own.
