Vossepark, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Engelseplein sits in a leafy part of Leeuwarden, with a generous 161 m² of living space and a 170 m² plot. Built in 1937 and with energy label B, it combines pre-war character with decent efficiency. At €585,000, it is the most expensive of the 17 homes currently for sale in Vossepark and sits well above the neighbourhood average asking price of €279,853, partly because it is 66% larger than the typical home here. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden vary widely in price and size.
Vossepark is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families, couples and older residents. The area has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available to share specific impressions. With 76% of homes being single-family houses and 71% owner-occupied, it is a stable, family-oriented part of town. The population is diverse in age, and the streets are well used by locals. For more detail, see the Vossepark neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the nearest primary school, Openbaar IKC De Vosseburcht, is just a couple of streets away, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk. For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, while Jumbo and Aldi are just around the corner. A park or public garden is also within a few minutes' walk, and the city centre is a short cycle away. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of amenities, as you can read about under the municipality of Leeuwarden.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including FRANS HETTEMA MAKELAARDIJ. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Engelseplein 13, Leeuwarden
Data from Vossepark
Data from Vossepark
31 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Engelseplein 13, Leeuwarden
At €585,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in Vossepark. The neighbourhood average asking price is €279,853, but this house is 66% larger than the typical home (161 m² vs 97 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,633, which is above the neighbourhood average of €2,923 per m². So it is on the high side, but the size and energy label B justify part of the premium.
With 161 m² of living space, this home is 66% larger than the average home in Vossepark, which is 97 m². The plot of 170 m² also gives a good amount of outdoor space. Most homes in the neighbourhood are terraced houses built before 1970, so this one offers above-average room.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In Vossepark, only about 18% of homes have label A or B, so this is a relatively good rating. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact bills depend on usage.
Leeuwarden train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The station connects to the rest of the Netherlands.
The nearest primary school, Openbaar IKC De Vosseburcht, is just 200 metres away. Other primary schools within a ten-minute walk include IKC Albertine Agnes and Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije. For secondary education,!mpulse Leeuwarden is about 900 metres away.
Albert Heijn is just 227 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Jumbo and Aldi are both within 600 metres, making daily shopping very convenient.
Vossepark recorded 105 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of about 3,725 residents is moderate. The area feels safe during the day, and many families live here.
The house was built in 1937, so it has pre-war character. With energy label B, it has been modernised to some extent. The exact condition of the interior is not detailed in the listing, but the size and plot offer plenty of potential.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vossepark