A waterside home in Sneek
This ground-floor apartment on de Kalkovens 2 sits right on the water in the Sperkhem en industrieterrein Houkesloot neighbourhood of Sneek. It is a lively spot, with the bustle of the town centre nearby and a busy road passing by. The asking price of €465,000 is on the high side compared with other apartments in Súdwest-Fryslân, and it is also above the average for this neighbourhood.
The home itself
Built in 1997, this benedenwoning (ground-floor apartment) spans six floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 101 m². The home has a sunny terrace facing southeast, and it is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation includes double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €198 per month.
Life in Sperkhem en industrieterrein Houkesloot
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.23, based on fourteen reviews. One resident who has lived here for 26 years says: "Pleasant living." Another describes it as "usually a fairly quiet neighbourhood" where people of all ages live, though there can be nuisance from youths in summer. A third resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood to grow up in." The area has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65. It is a fairly urban part of the Sperkhem en industrieterrein Houkesloot neighbourhood, with a high address density.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nij Túndoarp, just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Scharnegoutum is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo, Lidl and Aldi are all within a five-minute walk. The Koningin Wilhelminaschool (dislocatie) is on your doorstep, and IKC Bonifatius is a couple of streets away. Bus line 99 stops at Sneek, Opperhuizerweg, just around the corner, and the train station Sneek Noord is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, offers plenty of options for work and leisure.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €411,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €304,000 to €411,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress expected by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra Makelaardij and Makelaardij Hoekstra Sneek on 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 de Kalkovens 2, Sneek
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €465,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €411,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 102 m², is €4,559.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 102 m², while the BAG registration records 101 m². The home spans six floors and has a volume of 353 m³. There is a sunny terrace facing southeast.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The heating runs on a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €198 per month. This is a monthly contribution for the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the 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 busy road, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate risk indications for this address are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, and low for heat stress at present. By 2050, the heat stress indication is medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a guarantee for this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Nij Túndoarp, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Scharnegoutum is a couple of streets away. Jumbo, Lidl and Aldi supermarkets are all within a five-minute walk. The Koningin Wilhelminaschool (dislocatie) is on your doorstep, and IKC Bonifatius is a couple of streets away.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus line 99 stops at Sneek, Opperhuizerweg, just around the corner, and also at Sneek, Jousterkade, a couple of streets away. Bus line 838 stops at Sneek, 1e Oosterkade, about 569 metres away. The nearest train station is Sneek Noord, at 1.27 km.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.23, based on fourteen reviews. One resident who has lived here for 26 years says: "Pleasant living." Another describes it as "usually a fairly quiet neighbourhood" where people of all ages live, though there can be nuisance from youths in summer. A third resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood to grow up in."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 35%, from €304,000 to €411,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation, not the market price.
