Gysbert Japicxstraat 73
Oranjewijk · 8933 BB Leeuwarden
A classic townhouse on a quiet street
This 1900s terraced house on Gysbert Japicxstraat sits in the Oranjewijk, a stone's throw from Leeuwarden's city centre. With 106 m² of living space and a 94 m² plot, it offers a compact but characterful home. The last known asking price of €325,000 was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €372,542, but reflected the home's good condition and energy label C. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden typically sell for around €2,933 per m². This home has not been online since 7 July 2026.
Oranjewijk: a quiet, central neighbourhood
The Oranjewijk is a very urban area (4,213 addresses per km²) with a mix of singles and students. One resident describes it as "quiet" and says: "Very good. Rubbish could be better. Furthermore, you are close to the city and shops. Bus stop is also nearby. Station is at most 15 minutes away." The neighbourhood Oranjewijk has a young population, with many residents aged 15-45. Half the homes are owner-occupied, and 58% are single-family houses.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary school IKC de Kinderkoepel is a five-minute walk, while secondary schools like CSG Comenius Mariënburg are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leeuwarden offers a wide range of amenities, with a restaurant and library also nearby.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Duinstra Melis Makelaars.
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About Gysbert Japicxstraat 73, Leeuwarden
Was €325,000 a fair price for this house?
The asking price of €325,000 was slightly below the neighbourhood average of €372,542, but the median price in Oranjewijk was €360,500. Given the 106 m² floor area, the price per m² was about €3,066, which was a bit above the local average of €2,933. So it was priced keenly for its size, but not a bargain.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, and 30% have label A.
How far is the train station?
Leeuwarden station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The resident review also mentions the station is at most 15 minutes away.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is IKC de Kinderkoepel, 193 m away (a couple of minutes' walk). For secondary education, CSG Comenius Mariënburg is 452 m away, and Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is 664 m away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oranjewijk is a very urban area with a young population. It's quiet according to one resident, but close to the city centre and shops. The area has a mix of singles and students, and half the homes are owner-occupied.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, 12 homes were for sale in Oranjewijk, with prices ranging from €180,000 to €775,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 55 days.
