A grand townhouse on a busy street
This imposing terraced house on Wijbrand de Geeststraat 16 sits in the Molenpad neighbourhood, right in the heart of Leeuwarden. Built in 1911, it is a classic herenhuis with a stately presence, though the agent notes it is on a busy road and in the centre. The asking price is €650,000. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Leeuwarden sits at €485,750, so this home is priced well above that figure.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, six bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 860 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 216 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 242 m². The plot measures 225 m². There is a rear garden of 106 m² facing north, a front garden, and a roof terrace. The property is fully owned, has wall and floor insulation, and is heated by a combination of a central heating boiler, a pellet stove and partial underfloor heating.
Life in Molenpad
The Molenpad neighbourhood is a small, historic pocket of Leeuwarden with 1,310 residents, many of them students and young adults. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.23 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," adding that "houses with a stately character are interspersed with smaller workers' cottages" and that "you can walk straight into the city centre." Another resident, however, speaks of "deterioration" and notes that "many neighbours cause division among the residents." A third review is sharply negative, mentioning nuisance, safety concerns and a lack of amenities. These are district-level views, so they reflect the broader Oud-Oost area rather than this street alone. For a closer look at the local picture, the Molenpad neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. Ekoplaza and Poiesz are just around the corner, with Lidl, Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. IKC de Kinderkoepel primary school is a five-minute walk, and CSG Comenius Mariënburg secondary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Iemhoff en Landmeter, is on your doorstep, and the Alphega Centraal Apotheek is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Koepelkerk and Bote van Bolswertstraat, both just around the corner, are served by lines 3, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51 and 151. Leeuwarden train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers more on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €559,000, and the asking price is 16% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 81%, from €309,000 to €559,000. As for the address itself, public risk data indicates the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also indicated as elevated, with current and 2050 flood risk low and heat stress medium. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Duinstra Melis Makelaars and Funda.
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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 Wijbrand de Geeststraat 16, Leeuwarden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €650,000 is 34% above the average asking price of €485,750 for homes in the Molenpad neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,947, while this home is listed at €3,009 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low; the figures are presented as they are.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, six bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 216 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 242 m². There is a rear garden of 106 m² facing north, a front garden, and a roof terrace. The property is fully owned.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €559,000. The asking price is 16% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 81%, from €309,000 to €559,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 34 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The home was built in 1911 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 54% of properties were built before 1970, and 6% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza and Poiesz are both about 500 metres away, and Lidl, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are all within 650 metres. That means you have several options for groceries within a short walk, from organic at Ekoplaza to the larger chains. The nearest large supermarket is 0.7 km away according to CBS data.
What schools are close to this home?
IKC de Kinderkoepel primary school is about 290 metres away, and CSG Comenius Mariënburg secondary school is about 403 metres away. There are also IKC Aventurijn primary school at 712 metres and Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden at 734 metres. The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and the nearest secondary school is 1.0 km away according to CBS data.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Leeuwarden, Koepelkerk, about 132 metres away, served by lines 3, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51 and 151. Another stop, Leeuwarden, Bote van Bolswertstraat, is 280 metres away with the same lines. Leeuwarden train station is about 1 km away, so you can reach the station on foot in about ten minutes.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.23 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident calls it an "atmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours," while another mentions "deterioration" and a third reports negative experiences with nuisance and safety. These reviews reflect the district level, not specifically the Molenpad neighbourhood.
