Sint Jansstraat 2
Bolsward binnen De Wallen, Súdwest-Fryslân
A canal house with character in Bolsward
This terraced house on Sint Jansstraat 2 sits in the heart of Bolsward, within the historic walls of the old town. It is a classic grachtenpand, built in 1900, with a setting right on the water and an unobstructed view. The asking price of €429,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €460,864, a difference of 7 percent. For context, [terraced houses in Súdwest-Fryslân]( /koopwoningen/sudwest-fryslan/tussenwoningen/) are listed at an average of €3,080 per m².
Eight rooms across three floors
According to the agent, this home has eight rooms, including seven bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 221 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 235 m². The plot measures 213 m². There are two rear gardens, one of 45 m² and a second of 14 m², both facing north. The agent notes roof and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and a total volume of 800 m³.
Life in Bolsward binnen De Wallen
Residents of the district of Bolsward give their surroundings an average score of 8.44, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, quiet place where children can play and walk around safely. No trouble from cars and a nice playground nearby. The people in the area are friendly and helpful." Another adds: "Everyone is always friendly and you know most people. There are plenty of schools and facilities to have fun with your friends." The district has 1,535 inhabitants, and 29 percent are aged 65 or over. This is [the Bolsward binnen De Wallen neighbourhood]( /buurt/bolsward-binnen-de-wallen-sudwest-fryslan/), where 91.7 percent of homes were built before 1945.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Aldi, Poiesz and Jumbo. Three primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Christelijke Basisschool De Bron and IKC Sint Maarten, while Marne college for secondary education is. Huisartsenpraktijk Schraa is a ten-minute walk away and BENU Apotheek Bolsward is just around the corner. Bus stops at Laag Bolwerk and Eekwerdlaan, both served by lines 92 and 355, are a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is IJlst, 8.3 km away. The municipality of [the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân]( /gemeente/sudwest-fryslan/) covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with the note that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 92 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 10 percent of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Agricola Makelaardij and through Agricola Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland, so it is listed through multiple channels. The agent is Agricola Makelaardij.
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About Sint Jansstraat 2, Bolsward
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €429,000. This is 7 percent below the average asking price of €460,864 for homes in the neighbourhood, which the price comparison describes as keen. The price per m² is €1,941, based on the agent's listed living area of 221 m².
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms in total, including seven bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 221 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 235 m². The plot measures 213 m².
What outdoor space does this property have?
There are two rear gardens, one of 45 m² and a second of 14 m², both facing north. The home is set on the water with an unobstructed view and a sheltered position, according to the agent. The total plot measures 213 m².
What is the energy label and what insulation is mentioned?
The energy label is B. The agent also notes roof and wall insulation, and the home has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district of Bolsward give their surroundings an average score of 8.44, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet place where children can play safely, with friendly people and a nice playground nearby. Another mentions plenty of schools and facilities, and a lot of greenery.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Aldi is at 441 m, Poiesz at 464 m and Jumbo at 520 m. Three primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Christelijke Basisschool De Bron at 345 m and IKC Sint Maarten at 360 m. Marne college for secondary education is at 429 m.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Laag Bolwerk and Eekwerdlaan, both served by lines 92 and 355, are a couple of streets away. A third stop at Gasthuissingel, served by line 99, is at 450 m. The nearest train station is IJlst, 8.3 km away.
What does the foundation risk indication mean?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public data. The home was built in 1900 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 92 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 10 percent of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Is there a noise indication for this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.





