A grand house on the water
This stately corner house on Nieuwestad sits right in the middle of Leeuwarden, with the canal on one side and a park on the other. It is a busy road, but the setting also puts you at the heart of the city, where everything is within easy reach. The asking price is €569,500. For context, [terraced houses in Leeuwarden]( /koopwoningen/leeuwarden/tussenwoningen/ ) are currently listed at an average of €473,167.
Inside the home
Built in 1955, this herenhuis spans three floors and offers five rooms, one bedroom and two bathrooms. The living area is 191 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 178 m². The plot is 60 m². The home has double glazing and secondary glazing, and is heated by a combination boiler and gas fires. It is freehold property.
The Oldehove neighbourhood
Oldehove is a small neighbourhood with 570 residents, many of whom live alone. It is a historic part of the city, and one resident describes it as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where you can feel the history and walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, speaks of deterioration and division among neighbours. Across the municipality of Leeuwarden, residents give an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. The neighbourhood has a mix of older homes, with two-thirds built before 1945. [The Oldehove neighbourhood]( /buurt/oldehove-leeuwarden/ ) is compact, with a high proportion of residents aged 65 and over.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a short walk, including a SPAR and an AH to go. For school, the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Compas Huisartsenpraktijk is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Kouwenhoven BV is just around the corner. Bus stops at Boterhoek and Harlingersingel are on your doorstep, with lines 6, 60, 66 and 71. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leeuwarden]( /gemeente/leeuwarden/ ) offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €380,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 50% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €248,000 to €380,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1955 on clay soil, and 17% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Duinstra Melis Makelaars.
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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 Nieuwestad 8, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €569,500 is 50% above the WOZ value of €380,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price also sits 20% above the average asking price of €473,167 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this house?
This herenhuis has three floors, with five rooms in total, one bedroom and two bathrooms. The living area is 191 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 178 m². The plot is 60 m². The home has double glazing and secondary glazing, and is heated by a combination boiler and gas fires.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing and secondary glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1955 on clay soil, and 17% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is about 350 metres away, and there are several other options within a short walk, including a SPAR and an AH to go. The Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is 315 metres away, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium is 751 metres away. The GP practice Compas Huisartsenpraktijk is 702 metres away, and the pharmacy is 440 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are bus stops at Boterhoek and Harlingersingel, both about 235 metres away, with lines 6, 60, 66 and 71. Leeuwarden train station is 630 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The stops are well placed for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oldehove is a small neighbourhood with 570 residents, many of whom live alone. It is a historic part of the city, and one resident describes it as atmospheric with nice neighbours, while another speaks of deterioration. Across the municipality of Leeuwarden, residents give an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
Currently, there are 3 homes for sale in Oldehove. The average asking price is €473,167, and the median is €475,000. The asking price for this home is €569,500, which is the highest of the three. The average price per square metre is €3,973.
