A terraced house with a view in Westeinde
This terraced house on Ulbe van Houtenwei 81 sits in the Westeinde neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, a residential area where the streets feel calm and open. The home was built in 1980 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €299,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €417,885. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,195, while this home is listed at €2,471 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Leeuwarden, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated house with a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The layout includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 432 cubic metres. Outside there is a front garden and a back garden of 72 square metres, facing south and accessible via the back alley. The living area is listed as 121 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres; the plot is 133 square metres in both sources.
Life in Westeinde
Westeinde is a neighbourhood where about 3,840 people live, and the housing stock mostly dates from the 1970s and 1980s. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and houses with a stately character, adding that you can walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, shares a negative experience, mentioning nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety in the Bloemenbuurt. A third resident notes that things have changed over the years and that it used to be nice living there. These are the experiences of a few people, so they give a flavour rather than a full picture. For more on the area, have a look at the Westeinde neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily groceries, Lidl and Poiesz are just around the corner, with Aldi and Jumbo a couple of streets away. There are several schools within a ten-minute walk, including the Montessori High School and!mpulse Leeuwarden for secondary education, and Talentencampus Eigen Wijs Regulier for primary education. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk R. Baarsma, and the Service Apotheek Bonnehûs is nearby for prescriptions. Bus line 71 stops at Leeuwarden, Poptawei on your doorstep, and the Westeinde stop with lines 71, 97 and 197 is a couple of streets away. Leeuwarden train station is about a ten-minute walk from the home. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Leeuwarden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €256,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €184,000 to €256,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050, again as area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra Makelaardij and other listings. The details come from the agent's description and public data sources.
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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 Ulbe van Houtenwei 81, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €299,000 is 28% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €417,885. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,195, while this home is listed at €2,471 per square metre. The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with other homes for sale in Westeinde.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 121 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 square metres. The plot is 133 square metres. There is a front garden and a back garden of 72 square metres, facing south and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €256,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 39%, from €184,000 in 2020 to €256,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, so no particular concern is indicated at this level.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Lidl and Poiesz are both about 470 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Aldi and Jumbo are about 1.2 kilometres away, and another Jumbo is at 1.3 kilometres. In total, there are 28 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Poptawei, about 332 metres away, served by line 71. The stop Leeuwarden, Douwe Kalmaleane is at 607 metres, also line 71. The Westeinde stop, at 721 metres, has lines 71, 97 and 197. Leeuwarden train station is about 2.6 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours and houses with a stately character. Another resident shares a negative experience, mentioning nuisance and safety concerns. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The energy label is based on the official registration, and the insulation is described by the agent. No further details on the heating system are given in the listing.
