Buying a home in Buitengebied Warten, Warten.
You're looking at countryside living that's genuinely quiet—Warten's scattered farmhouses and green edges mean you won't hear your neighbours' music.The village itself is small enough that you can walk to the shops and school, but far enough out that you've got space around you.Most homes here are solid detached houses or conversions, built for people who want land without driving an hour to the city.Leeuwarden itself is 10 minutes away, so you're not cut off.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Warten
Pros:
- Detached and semi-detached houses with gardens are the norm here, not the exception
- Direct access to the Frisian countryside: cycling routes across farmland and polder without leaving the municipality
- Quiet residential setting with minimal through-traffic
- Primary school (Basisschool de Wetterwille) within walking distance for families
Cons:
- No train station in Warten; bus connection to Leeuwarden station (line 1) runs roughly hourly
- Shops and services require a short drive or bike ride to central Leeuwarden
- Limited nightlife or restaurants within the area itself
- Car dependency for most errands beyond the immediate neighborhood
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Leeuwarden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 17.60
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 71
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 6
- Violence and threats
- 10
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Warten
Choose homes in Warten that match your needs and priorities. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition of each home.
Asking prices and sale prices in Warten
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Warten and compare their characteristics with the home you are considering. The area's median sale price is only a broad reference, not the value of a specific home.
The wider housing market in Warten
Buying a home in Warten? The median sale price for the current quarter to date is around €305,000, based on incomplete figures. Compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes before deciding.
Updated: September 2026
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