A terraced house in Franeker
This terraced house on Professor Wassenberghstraat 3 sits in the Franeker Professorenbuurt, a quiet residential area in the heart of Franeker. Built in 1950, the home has an energy label E, which means you can expect higher energy costs. The asking price is €239,500, which is 18% below the average asking price of €290,929 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale here. For more context, you can compare it with other terraced houses in Waadhoeke.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The plot measures 156 m² according to both sources. Outside, there is a rear garden of 55 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The setting is described as sheltered, within a residential area.
Life in the Professorenbuurt
Residents of the district of Franeker give their surroundings an average score of 8.42, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Quiet surroundings, plenty of choice in schools, nature is fine, unfortunately very little to do for both adults and children." Another adds: "Quiet neighbourhood, nice neighbours, unfortunately little to do for children. Accessibility is good, also public transport nearby. It is tidy and there are enough schools for the child's development." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,215 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Franeker Professorenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zwager en Siemensma is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Hertog is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Poiesz is a five-minute walk, while Albert Heijn and Lidl are both within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools IKC de Korendrager and Openbare Basisschool De Steven are both just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Franeker Sjûkelân, is on your doorstep and serves lines 891, 892, 893 and 894. Franeker train station is a ten-minute walk away. The wider area, the municipality of Waadhoeke, offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €192,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 98%, from €97,000 to €192,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the soil type and the age of nearby buildings. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is expected to increase by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van der Wal Makelaars Franeker en Harlingen.
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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 Wassenberghstraat 3, Franeker
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €239,500 is 25% above the WOZ value of €192,000, 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 18% below the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood, which is €290,929.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The plot measures 156 m². There is a rear garden of 55 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a separate fact and does not directly indicate the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built in 1950 on clay soil, and that 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home, but a general indication from public data sources.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zwager en Siemensma is about 150 metres away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek De Hertog is about 160 metres away. For groceries, Poiesz is 390 metres away, Albert Heijn 537 metres, and Lidl 552 metres. Primary schools IKC de Korendrager and Openbare Basisschool De Steven are both around 200 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Franeker Sjûkelân, about 170 metres away, serving lines 891, 892, 893 and 894. Another stop, Franeker Hertog van Saxenlaan, is about 400 metres away with more lines including 35, 75, 97 and 197. Franeker train station is about 890 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Franeker give their surroundings an average score of 8.42, based on seven reviews. One resident mentions quiet surroundings and plenty of school choice, but notes there is little to do for adults and children. Another resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with nice neighbours and good accessibility, including public transport.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 98% between 2020 and 2025, from €97,000 to €192,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the general trend in the area, but the WOZ value itself is set by the municipality and may differ from the actual market value.
