Gerard Dou, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis 1929 terraced house on Paulus Potterstraat sits in a quiet residential street in Leeuwarden. With 100 m² of living space and a 92 m² plot, it offers a solid footprint for a home of this era. The asking price of €235,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €266,958, making it a relatively affordable entry into the local market. For context, terraced houses in Leeuwarden typically sell for around that figure.
Gerard Dou is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a high address density of over 3,000 addresses per km². It's a mixed area: many one-person households (350) alongside families with children (195). The housing stock is almost entirely pre-war (100% built before 1945), and 92% are single-family homes. The neighbourhood has a strong owner-occupied rate of 77%. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics: a lively, densely built-up part of Leeuwarden. For more on the area, see the Gerard Dou neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and a Lidl and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. For families, IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school is on your doorstep, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé secondary school is a couple of streets away. The train station is a five-minute walk, so commuting is straightforward. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Leeuwarden, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij Friesland Drachten, Makelaardij Friesland | Qualis, and Makelaardij Friesland.
Details of this home
Paulus Potterstraat 23, Leeuwarden
Data from Gerard Dou
Data from Gerard Dou
31 within 5 km
55 within 5 km
About Paulus Potterstraat 23, Leeuwarden
The asking price of €235,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €266,958 and the median of €248,250. Given the 100 m² floor area, that works out to €2,350 per m², which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €2,849 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale in Gerard Dou.
The energy label is F, which is low efficiency. This means heating costs are likely to be higher than in a well-insulated home. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 15% are A or A+, but 62% are D or lower. You can expect to spend more on energy bills compared to a modern home.
The train station is 0.6 km away, about a five-minute walk. That makes it very convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several schools within walking distance. IKC Johan Willem Friso primary school is 244 m away, and the Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé secondary school is 320 m away. Other options include Michaelschool Leeuwarden (468 m) and IKC Sint Paulus (479 m).
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 461 m, just around the corner. AH to go is 648 m away, and Lidl and Jumbo are both within 730 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
There are currently 12 homes for sale in Gerard Dou, with prices ranging from €189,500 to €425,000. The average price per m² is €2,849. In the past period, 29 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 37 days.
Gerard Dou has 1,305 residents. It's a mix of singles (350 one-person households) and families (195 households with children). The average household size is 1.8. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 age group (410 people).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gerard Dou
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