A 1920s terraced house in Leeuwarden
This 1920s terraced house sits in the Transvaalwijk, a neighbourhood in Leeuwarden where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. With five rooms spread over two floors, it is a home with character and a practical layout. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €400,813. For context, [terraced houses in Leeuwarden]( /koopwoningen/leeuwarden/tussenwoningen/) give you a sense of what else is on the market in the municipality.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 100 m², matching the BAG registration, and the plot is 73 m². The home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold to consider. The agent lists insulation in the roof, walls and double glazing, including HR and HR+ glass, and heating comes from a combination boiler and an open fireplace. The property was built in 1920 and has an energy label C.
The Transvaalwijk
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident, who has lived there for 25 years, says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another resident describes it as "calm and peaceful", though a third notes that the area feels less safe in the evening, with nuisance from rubbish bags and loitering youths. The district has around 985 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. [The Transvaalwijk neighbourhood]( /buurt/transvaalwijk-leeuwarden/) has its own character within the city.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest GP, Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Kouwenhoven BV is even closer. For groceries, Jumbo is a five-minute walk away, with SPAR and another Jumbo a couple of streets further. Primary schools nearby include IKC Maria Louise and Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging, both within a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Hoek Spanjaardslaan and Dirk Zeperweg are close by, with lines 60, 66 and 6, and Leeuwarden train station is about a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Leeuwarden]( /gemeente/leeuwarden/) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €231,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €165,000 to €231,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1920 construction on clay soil, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Friesland and its listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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.
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About Steijnstraat 43, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €231,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €165,000 to €231,000. The asking price is also 31% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €400,813.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 100 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the plot is 73 m². The home is fully owned. The agent lists insulation in the roof and walls, double glazing including HR and HR+ glass, and heating from a combination boiler and an open fireplace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also lists insulation in the roof and walls, and double glazing, which can help keep the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data. This is based on the home being built in 1920 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970, and 5% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 38 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about a five-minute walk away, with SPAR and another Jumbo a couple of streets further. For schools, IKC Maria Louise is within a ten-minute walk, and Leeuwarder Schoolvereniging is also close. The nearest GP is Compas Huisartsenpraktijk, just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Kouwenhoven BV is even closer.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Hoek Spanjaardslaan, about 211 metres away, with bus lines 60 and 66. There are also stops at Dirk Zeperweg and Boterhoek, both served by line 6. Leeuwarden train station is about 1.1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable." Another describes it as "calm and peaceful", while a third notes that the area feels less safe in the evening, with nuisance from rubbish and loitering youths.
