Franeker Binnenstad, Waadhoeke
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century townhouse on the Voorstraat is a rare piece of history. With 527 m² of living space and a 647 m² plot, it is one of the largest homes in the city centre. The energy label E means heating costs will be significant, but the sheer size and character are exceptional. At €1,275,000, the price is well above the neighbourhood average of €409,194, it is the most expensive of the 18 homes currently for sale in Franeker Binnenstad. For context, terraced houses in Waadhoeke typically sell for much less.
The neighbourhood Franeker Binnenstad is a dense, historic neighbourhood with 1,365 residents. Most homes were built before 1945 (90%), and nearly half of the housing stock has an energy label D or lower. The area has a moderate urbanity score (3 out of 5), with 1,355 addresses per km². It is a mixed-age population: a third are 65 or older, while a quarter are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Three primary schools are within a couple of streets: Basisschool De Kabas, IKC de Korendrager, and Openbare Basisschool De Steven. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with restaurants and a library is even closer. The municipality Waadhoeke covers a wide rural area, but Franeker itself offers most daily amenities on foot.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Redres de Bouwkunstmakelaar. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Voorstraat 49, Franeker
Data from Franeker Binnenstad
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About Voorstraat 49, Franeker
The asking price is 212% above the neighbourhood average of €409,194, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Franeker Binnenstad. However, with 527 m² of living space, 194% larger than the average 179 m², the price per m² (€2,419) is actually slightly below the neighbourhood average of €2,516. So while the total price is high, the size explains much of the difference.
The home has energy label E. This is common for a 17th-century building, 90% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945, and 47% have a label D or lower. Label E means heating and electricity costs will be higher than in a modern home, but the exact amount depends on usage and the efficiency of the heating system.
The plot measures 647 m², which is generous for a townhouse in a historic city centre. The living area is 527 m² spread over multiple floors. The listing does not specify a garden, but the plot size suggests there is outdoor space, you would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
Franeker Binnenstad is a historic, compact neighbourhood with a mix of ages. About a third of residents are 65 or older, and a quarter are between 25 and 45. It has a moderate urban feel with 1,355 addresses per km². The area is safe, with 83 reported crimes in the latest data. Most daily amenities are within walking distance.
The train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, three primary schools are within a couple of streets: Basisschool De Kabas (268 m), IKC de Korendrager (299 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Steven (304 m). Secondary education is 1.6 km away.
Poiesz is just around the corner at 173 m, and Albert Heijn is 577 m away. Lidl and SPAR express are also within a ten-minute walk. For daily groceries, you have several options on foot.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Franeker Binnenstad
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