Frederik Ruyschstraat 13
Zamenhofpark, Leeuwarden
A 1930s terraced house in Zamenhofpark
Frederik Ruyschstraat 13 is a terraced house from 1933, tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area of Leeuwarden. The home sits in Zamenhofpark, a neighbourhood where most homes were built before 1945. With an asking price of €249,000, this home is priced on the high side compared to the average of €282,767 for terraced houses in Leeuwarden, though the average floor area there is larger.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this two-storey family home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The plot measures 126 m². The home has a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west. It is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent notes there is no insulation. The energy label is C.
Life in Zamenhofpark
Zamenhofpark is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,550 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.31 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where houses with a stately character sit alongside smaller workers' cottages, and you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, speaks of negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns. A third notes that things have changed over the years and that it used to be nice living there. The neighbourhood has 15 homes for sale at the moment, with prices ranging from €175,000 to €490,000. For more context, have a look at the Zamenhofpark neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Aldi is on your doorstep, with Jumbo and Lidl just around the corner. For healthcare, the GP practice and pharmacy are both just around the corner. CSG Comenius Zamenhof, a secondary school, is a couple of streets away, as is IKC Franciscus primary school. Bus stops at Watertoren and Anemoonstraat are a five-minute walk away, served by lines 21, 51 and 355. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 46 dB, rail noise 28 dB and aircraft noise 34 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1933 construction on clay soil and the fact that 78% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Tadema Makelaars and Funda.
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About Frederik Ruyschstraat 13, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Zamenhofpark?
The asking price of €249,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €282,767 for homes currently for sale in Zamenhofpark, though that average includes larger properties. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €275,000. Homes sold recently in the area went for an average of €269,121, after being on the market for about 54 days on average.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a two-storey family home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The plot measures 126 m². The home has both a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has no insulation, which will affect how much you spend on heating. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
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, 78% of properties were built before 1970, and 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Aldi is on your doorstep, with Jumbo and Lidl just around the corner. The GP practice and pharmacy are both just around the corner. CSG Comenius Zamenhof secondary school is a couple of streets away, as is IKC Franciscus primary school. A park or public garden is also just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Watertoren and Anemoonstraat are a five-minute walk away, served by lines 21, 51 and 355. Another stop at Archipelweg, served by line 3, is also about a five-minute walk. Leeuwarden train station is about 1.9 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.31 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and houses with a stately character, where you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, reports negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns, and notes there are few amenities in the immediate vicinity.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Zamenhofpark has around 1,550 residents. About 45% of households are single-person households, and 27% are households with children. The age spread is fairly even, with 30% of residents aged 25 to 45 and 19% aged 65 or older. Of the 799 homes in the neighbourhood, 82% are single-family homes and 63% are owner-occupied.
How many homes are currently for sale in Zamenhofpark?
There are currently 15 homes for sale in Zamenhofpark. Asking prices range from €175,000 to €490,000, with an average of €282,767 and a median of €275,000. The average asking price per square metre is €2,538. Recently, 33 homes were sold in the area at an average price of €269,121.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk for this address is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.





