De Bouwen west, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Drift sits in a leafy corner of Drachten, with a park just a couple of streets away. Built in 1997 and with energy label B, it offers 92 m² of living space, a comfortable size for a couple or a single person. The asking price of €325,000 is a bit above the average for apartments in Smallingerland, but the home is in good condition and the location is peaceful.
De Bouwen west is a quiet residential area with a mix of houses and flats. Many residents are older, over half the population is 65 or older, and the streets are calm. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, but the figures show a low crime rate and plenty of green space nearby.
For daily shopping, the Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including De Spreng and the Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas. The secondary school Gomarus College Drachten is just a couple of streets away. A GP and a restaurant are also within a five-minute walk, and the train station is 20 km away, so a car or bus is needed for longer journeys.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij Friesland Drachten.
Details of this home
De Drift 34-5, Drachten
Data from De Bouwen west
Data from De Bouwen west
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About De Drift 34-5, Drachten
The asking price of €325,000 is about 8% above the average sale price in De Bouwen west, which was €300,000 for the only apartment currently for sale. However, similar apartments in the neighbourhood have sold for an average of €383,846, so the price is in line with recent sales. The home has a good energy label and a modern build year, which supports the price.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, though not as low as with an A label. The apartment was built in 1997, so it likely has decent insulation and double glazing.
The nearest train station is 20 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus for train travel.
There are several schools within walking distance. The secondary school Gomarus College Drachten is just 107 metres away. Primary schools include De Spreng (435 m) and Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas (436 m). There is also a special education school, Sjalom, at 490 metres.
De Bouwen west has a low crime rate, with 56 total crimes recorded. The area is quiet and residential, with many older residents. The park is just 300 metres away, adding to the peaceful feel.
Given the floor area of 92 m², it could have two bedrooms, but this is not confirmed. You would need to ask the agent for details.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Bouwen west