A social rental apartment in Burgum
This apartment on Botte Jaerlastraat 36 is part of the social housing stock in Burgum, a town in Tytsjerksteradiel. With a floor area of 78 m², it was a compact home, and the last known rent of €726 per month was well below the average for rentals in the neighbourhood, which sat at €1,950. For context, apartments in Tytsjerksteradiel tend to be priced differently, but this one was clearly on the low side. This home has not been online since 21 August 2026.
Burgum: a mixed neighbourhood
Burgum is a neighbourhood with a mix of housing, including many social housing units and a large share of single residents. Based on four reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one says, "Many social housing units and many single residents. Little greenery. Few children in the neighbourhood. I think the oldest neighbourhood in Burgum. Contact with my neighbours is good. We don't visit each other's homes. We do look out for each other. And I feel safe here. There are no benches or anything in the neighbourhood." Another calls it "Cosy peaceful neighbourhood with nice people and many amenities. Playgrounds for children and community centres for the elderly. Something for everyone, a cosy, fun and safe neighbourhood." A third mentions "many playgrounds, many shops, neighbourhood prevention." The neighbourhood has a high percentage of older residents, with 27% aged 65 or over, and many single-person households. Burgum is a place where you'll find a mix of opinions, but safety and neighbourly contact come up positively.
Life on the street
For daily errands, you have several supermarkets just around the corner: Aldi, PLUS, Jumbo, and Poiesz. Schools are also close by, with secondary schools like CSG Liudger Burgum - Havotop just 60 metres away and OSG Singelland Burgum - Havotop. Primary education is a couple of streets away, with Openbare Basisschool 't Partoer. The nearest park or green space is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel offers a range of amenities within reach.
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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 Botte Jaerlastraat 36, Burgum
Was €726 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €726 was significantly below the average rental price in Burgum, which was €1,950 per month. However, this was a social housing unit, so the rent was set according to social housing regulations. The floor area of 78 m² was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 133 m², which partly explained the lower price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, but it's a good sign for energy efficiency.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 5.5 kilometres away. That's a bit of a distance, so you'd likely need a bike or car to get there. The station was not named in the listing, but the distance was given.
What are the neighbours like in Burgum?
Residents have mixed views. One says, "Many social housing units and many single residents. Little greenery. Few children in the neighbourhood. I think the oldest neighbourhood in Burgum. Contact with my neighbours is good. We don't visit each other's homes. We do look out for each other. And I feel safe here." Another describes it as "Cosy peaceful neighbourhood with nice people and many amenities. Playgrounds for children and community centres for the elderly. Something for everyone, a cosy, fun and safe neighbourhood." A third mentions "many playgrounds, many shops, neighbourhood prevention." Overall, safety and neighbourly contact are positive points.
What shops and schools are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: Aldi at 451 metres, PLUS at 536 metres, Jumbo at 581 metres, and Poiesz at 600 metres. For schools, secondary education is very close, with CSG Liudger Burgum - Havotop at 60 metres and OSG Singelland Burgum - Havotop at 97 metres. Primary education is also nearby, with Openbare Basisschool 't Partoer at 304 metres.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing unit. The listing was marked as social housing, and the rent of €726 per month was in line with social housing standards.
