A quiet spot in Sonnenborgh
This 1933 terraced house sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Leeuwarden, with a sheltered position that gives the home a calm feel. The asking price of €325,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €300,938. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €2,876, while this home is listed at €3,037 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Leeuwarden, this one stands out for its setting and its size.
The home itself
The house has four rooms in total, with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 107 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 101 square metres; the plot is 139 square metres in both sources. There is a rear garden of 62 square metres facing northwest. The agent notes that the home has no insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property is a single-family home, listed since 2 November 2026.
Life in Sonnenborgh
Residents of the wider district, which includes Sonnenborgh and its surroundings, give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident, who has lived there for 25 years, says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another resident describes it as "calm and peaceful", though a third notes that "a few years ago, the neighbourhood was a pleasant and safe environment", mentioning litter and loitering youths in the evening. The district has about 1,740 inhabitants, and 52% of households are single-person households. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street. For more on the area, see the Sonnenborgh neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, just 34 metres away, which makes daily groceries very easy. For schools, IKC Maria Louise is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Sint Thomas is also within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk R. Baarsma, about a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Kouwenhoven BV is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at St. Bonifatiuspark and Hoek Spanjaardslaan are a five-minute walk, served by lines 60 and 66, and the Europaplein stop with line 71 is also close. Leeuwarden train station is about 1.4 kilometres away. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €256,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €188,000 to €256,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication for the area is elevated, with the note that the home was built in 1933 on clay soil, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Elfsteden Makelaars en Taxateurs B.V. The listing has been available since 2 November 2026.
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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 Leeuwerikstraat 96, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 27% above the WOZ value of €256,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €300,938.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 107 square metres, while the BAG registration records 101 square metres. There is a rear garden of 62 square metres facing northwest. The property has no insulation and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent notes that the home has no insulation, which is a separate fact from the label. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for the area is elevated, according to public data. The home was built in 1933 on clay soil, and the KCAF notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is just 34 metres away, so you can be there in under a minute. Other options within about a kilometre include an Aldi at 894 metres, another Jumbo at 894 metres, an Albert Heijn at 925 metres, and a Lidl at 942 metres. That gives you plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
IKC Maria Louise, a primary school, is 271 metres away, and Basisschool Sint Thomas is 309 metres away. There is also a special primary school, Talentencampus Eigen Wijs SBO, at 451 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 kilometres away. The nearest childcare centre is 300 metres from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Leeuwarden, St. Bonifatiuspark at 288 metres and Leeuwarden, Hoek Spanjaardslaan at 358 metres, both served by lines 60 and 66. The Europaplein stop with line 71 is 367 metres away. Leeuwarden train station is 1.4 kilometres from the home, so you can reach the station by bus or a longer walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 36%, from €188,000 to €256,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €205,000 to €229,000. The most recent value, set on 1 January 2025, is €256,000.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district, which includes Sonnenborgh and its surroundings, give an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident who has lived there for 25 years praises the calm atmosphere and the walkable city centre. Another mentions that the neighbourhood is "calm and peaceful", while a third notes some issues with litter and loitering youths in the evening. These reviews reflect the district as a whole.
