A 1934 terraced house on a quiet road
This terraced house on Hobbemastraat 44 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of the Gerard Dou neighbourhood in Leeuwarden. Built in 1934, it has an energy label C. The asking price of €335,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden give an idea of what is on offer in the wider municipality.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 115 m²; the plot is 113 m² in both. There is a front garden of 31 m² and a back garden of 26 m² facing northeast. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
The Gerard Dou neighbourhood
The Gerard Dou neighbourhood is part of the Huizum-West district in Leeuwarden. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.95, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Live in a city, but feels like a village, lovely." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is a nice place to live, I feel safe, but I don't leave my bike outside. The supermarket in the area is super handy, and there's a nice skatepark and playground nearby for the children." A third resident, who has lived there for 45 years, describes it as "a beautiful neighbourhood, lots of greenery, yet close to the city, near the station, enough shops without having to go into the city centre." The district has around 1,280 inhabitants.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Michaelschool Leeuwarden is on your doorstep, and IKC Sint Paulus is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Arts en Zorg Leeuwarden, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Huizumerpoort is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Julianalaan (lines 1 and 95) and Verlengde Schrans (line 2) are a five-minute walk, and Leeuwarden station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €298,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €194,000 to €298,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1934 construction on clay soil. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and current flood risk is low.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Feenstra Wonen B.V.
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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.
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About Hobbemastraat 44, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €335,000 is 17% above the average asking price in the Gerard Dou neighbourhood, which is €286,929. The price per square metre is €3,102 based on the agent's floor area, compared with a neighbourhood average of €2,573 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across three floors. The living area is listed as 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 115 m². The plot is 113 m². There is a front garden of 31 m² and a back garden of 26 m² facing northeast.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €298,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 54%, from €194,000 in 2020 to €298,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1934 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 96% of properties were built before 1970, and 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 526 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 597 metres. The Michaelschool Leeuwarden is 262 metres away, and IKC Sint Paulus is 321 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Arts en Zorg Leeuwarden at 720 metres, and the BENU Apotheek Huizumerpoort is 630 metres. Leeuwarden station is 549 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.95, based on four reviews. One resident says it feels like a village despite being in a city, with friendly people. Another mentions feeling safe, though they don't leave their bike outside, and appreciates the handy supermarket and nearby skatepark and playground. A long-term resident highlights the greenery and proximity to the city and station.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The home has roof insulation and double glazing according to the agent, which can help with keeping warmth in.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 7 homes for sale in the Gerard Dou neighbourhood. The average asking price is €286,929, with a median of €289,500. Prices range from €235,000 to €345,000. The average asking price per square metre is €2,573.
