A calm first-floor apartment in Drachten
This apartment on De Drift sits on a quiet road in the De Bouwen west neighbourhood of Drachten, a part of the municipality of Smallingerland. Built in 1997, the home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €319,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €379,875 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 8 homes currently for sale here. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,389, while this home is listed at €3,544 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Smallingerland, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
This apartment is on the first floor and has 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and is fully insulated, according to the agent. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €210.16. The volume of the home is 315 m³.
Life in De Bouwen west
De Bouwen west is a small neighbourhood with about 710 residents, and it has a quiet, residential feel. Most homes here were built between 1990 and 2010, which matches the 1997 construction year of this apartment. Residents of the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another adds: "Safe and social control." A third resident describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." The neighbourhood has a high share of one-person households, at 70%, and 61% of residents are 65 or older. This is a quiet, established part of the De Bouwen west neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For schools, Gomarus College Drachten is a couple of streets away, and the Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Postma, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy and hospital, Nij Smellinghe, are a ten-minute walk. Public transport is close by: the bus stop at Van Knobelsdorffplein is on your doorstep, with lines 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is in Feanwâlden, about 16 km away. This is all within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does have some risk indications from public data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently, but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Friesland Drachten and Makelaardij Friesland | Qualis on Funda.
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About De Drift 20-1, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €319,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €379,875 for homes in De Bouwen west. It is also the cheapest of the 8 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,389, while this apartment is listed at €3,544 per m². These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a first-floor apartment with 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². The home has double glazing and is fully insulated, according to the agent. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €210.16.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is available for this property. As a result, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €319,000.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement inside the home. The home is located on a quiet road, according to the agent, but the surrounding road traffic noise is above the standard.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Dirk supermarket is about 157 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is about 332 metres away, just around the corner, and there is another Albert Heijn at 367 metres. Aldi is about 579 metres away, and Lidl is about 619 metres away. All of these are within a short walk or bike ride.
What is the neighbourhood of De Bouwen west like?
De Bouwen west is a small neighbourhood with about 710 residents. Most homes here were built between 1990 and 2010. Residents of the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood."
What public transport options are available near this home?
The bus stop at Van Knobelsdorffplein is about 81 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. It serves lines 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. Another stop, Drachten, Bertilla, is about 580 metres away. The nearest train station is in Feanwâlden, about 16 km away.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label of this apartment is A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 1997. According to the agent, the home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and is fully insulated. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, and the insulation details come from the agent's description.





