A quiet spot in Huizum-Bornia
This terraced house on van Wageningenstraat 31 sits in Huizum-Bornia, a residential pocket of Leeuwarden where the streets are calm and the pace is unhurried. Built in 1981, the home has a sheltered position on a quiet road, with a front garden and a back garden that faces southwest and is reachable via the back alley. The asking price is €275,000. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Leeuwarden sits at €287,333, with a median of €270,000.
Inside the house
The agent describes a three-storey layout with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, all wrapped in 402 cubic metres of volume. The living area is listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m²; the plot is 110 m² in both. The home comes with full ownership, a central heating boiler, and insulation that includes roof insulation, partial double glazing, draught sealing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs are to be expected.
The Huizum-Bornia neighbourhood
Huizum-Bornia is a mixed area where older workers' cottages sit alongside more stately homes, and the history is tangible. Residents across the municipality of Leeuwarden give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 56 reviews. One resident describes the area as an atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours, where you can feel the history and walk straight into the city centre. Another resident, however, speaks of a negative experience in the Bloemenbuurt, mentioning nuisance from neighbours and concerns about safety. A third resident notes that things have changed over the years and that it used to be nicer. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,275 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. For a closer look at the local dynamics, the Huizum-Bornia neighbourhood page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an AH to go and another Albert Heijn. For primary education, IKC Johan Willem Friso is a couple of streets away, and secondary options include Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden and Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé, both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Arts en Zorg Leeuwarden, and the BENU Apotheek Huizumerpoort pharmacy is. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Sierksmastraat (line 2) and Borniastraat (lines 5, 20, 320, 695) are both just around the corner, and Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a compact urban setting where most daily needs are close by, as reflected in the municipality of Leeuwarden page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €267,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €169,000 to €267,000. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Waard Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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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 van Wageningenstraat 31, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €267,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 58%, from €169,000 in 2020 to €267,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The plot is 110 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 30 m², facing southwest and reachable via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, partial double glazing, draught sealing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help keep costs down, though the label itself is the official indicator.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the closest supermarket at 235 metres, just around the corner. An AH to go is at 751 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 960 metres. A SPAR is at 1,005 metres and an Aldi at 1,060 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are in the area?
IKC Johan Willem Friso, a primary school, is at 349 metres. For secondary education, Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is at 436 metres, Chr. Gymnasium Beyers Naudé at 448 metres, and CSG Comenius Mariënburg at 616 metres. The Leeuwarder Lyceum is at 747 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops are close by: Leeuwarden, Sierksmastraat (line 2) at 165 metres, Leeuwarden, Verlengde Schrans (line 2) at 204 metres, and Leeuwarden, Borniastraat (lines 5, 20, 320, 695) at 236 metres. Leeuwarden train station is at 714 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
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 the area as atmospheric with nice neighbours and a tangible history, while another mentions negative experiences with nuisance and safety concerns. These are municipal-level impressions, not specific to this street.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Huizum-Bornia has around 1,275 residents. A large share of households are single-person (57%), and the average household size is 1.7. The age distribution is fairly even, with 24% aged 65 or older and 23% between 15 and 25. About 43% of the housing stock is owner-occupied.
