A quiet spot in Franeker
This terraced house sits in the Franeker Professorenbuurt, a calm residential pocket of Franeker where the streets are lined with similar homes from the 1960s. The setting is described as sheltered and within a residential area, so it feels tucked away from the busier parts of town. With a price of €239,500, the asking price is 18% below the average asking price of €290,929 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 7 homes currently for sale here. For context, terraced houses in Waadhoeke typically sell in a range that this home sits at the lower end of.
The home itself
Built in 1965, this is a two-storey, four-room terraced house with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m²; the plot is 141 m² in both sources. The home has a rear garden of 44 m², facing east and accessible via the back alley. It is a full freehold property, heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent notes roof insulation. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be relatively manageable.
Life in the Professorenbuurt
Residents of the district of Franeker give their living environment an average score of 8.42, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet and safe neighbourhood," while another says it is "cheerful and cosy." A third resident mentions the quiet surroundings and the choice of schools, though they note there is "very little to do for both adults and children." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,215 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. It is a place where people seem to appreciate the peace and the community feel, even if the entertainment options are limited. For more on the area, see the Franeker Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zwager en Siemensma is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Hertog is just around the corner. For groceries, Poiesz, SPAR, and Lidl are all a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. Primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Steven and IKC de Korendrager are within a five-minute walk, and the secondary school Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is also close by. Public transport is well served: the bus stop Franeker, Hertog van Saxenlaan is just around the corner with lines 35, 75, 97, 197, 891, 892, 893, and 894, and the train station Franeker is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Waadhoeke covers this area, which includes the town of Franeker and its surroundings.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €199,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 20% above this WOZ value, which is a precomputed comparison. Over the five years between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €124,000 to €199,000. As for the address, the area-level risk indications show that road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built in 1965 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 50% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk for 2050 is low; heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Van der Wal Makelaars Franeker en Harlingen and Van der Wal Makelaars Franeker & Harlingen, e.o. on Funda.
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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 Professor van Swindenstraat 14, Franeker
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €239,500 is 20% above the WOZ value of €199,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a precomputed comparison, and it is up to you to interpret what that means for the price.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 83 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot is 141 m². There is a rear garden of 44 m² facing east, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes roof insulation, which helps with keeping heat in. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1965 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 50% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this location?
According to area-level climate data, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is also medium, but the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but it is expected to be medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short distance. Poiesz is 560 metres away, SPAR is 580 metres, Lidl is 648 metres, and Albert Heijn is 671 metres. There is also a SPAR express at 792 metres. So you have a good choice for daily groceries within a five to ten minute walk.
What schools are close to this home?
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including SBO De Bolder at 326 metres, Openbare Basisschool De Steven at 337 metres, OBS De Opslach at 384 metres, and IKC de Korendrager at 399 metres. For secondary education, Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is 444 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Franeker, Hertog van Saxenlaan, 229 metres away, with lines 35, 75, 97, 197, 891, 892, 893, and 894. There are also stops at Franeker, Sjûkelân and Franeker, Froonacker within 400 metres. The train station Franeker is 1,079 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Franeker give their living environment an average score of 8.42, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet and safe neighbourhood," while another says it is "cheerful and cosy." A third resident mentions the quiet surroundings and the choice of schools, but notes there is "very little to do for both adults and children."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 60% between 2020 and 2025, from €124,000 to €199,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in property values in this area over that period.
