Droogstraat 14B
Binnenstad, Harlingen
AreaA compact apartment in the heart of Harlingen
This apartment on Droogstraat 14B sits in the Binnenstad, the historic heart of Harlingen, a town with a long maritime tradition. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description. With a living area of 47 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €239,000 works out at €5,085 per m². That price sits 53% below the average asking price of €511,444 for apartments in Harlingen, which is on the low side compared with the local market.
What the agent tells us about the home
The agent's listing for this apartment is brief and does not include details on the layout, number of rooms, outdoor space or installations. What is clear is that the home carries an energy label B, which is an efficient label. The living area of 47 m² comes from the BAG registration, and the agent has not published a separate figure. The asking price of €239,000 is the only financial detail given.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the district of Harlingen give their surroundings an average score of 7.36, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice and cosy safe neighbourhood", though adding that there is "only little nature and no forest". Another says: "Not very involved with each other, almost no contact, little knowledge of each other", while noting there are "enough schools and playgrounds" and that "fortunately little happens here". The district is home to around 3,420 people, with a third aged 65 or over. The Binnenstad neighbourhood itself is the historic core, where most homes date from before 1945.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easily done on foot from this address. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Aldi a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, basisschool Sint Michael and Openbare basisschool 't Wad, are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen Havenplein is a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Westerterp is just around the corner. Bus stops at Veerbootterminal and Havenplein, served by lines 71, 99 and 197, are within easy reach, and Harlingen Haven train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Harlingen offers further facilities nearby.
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-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, rail noise 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise 36 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, with 83% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970 and 11% of buildings in the neighbourhood showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Hoekstra Makelaardij.
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About Droogstraat 14B, Harlingen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the area?
The asking price of €239,000 is 53% below the average asking price of €511,444 for homes in the Binnenstad. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,725, while this apartment is listed at €5,085 per m² based on the BAG living area of 47 m². The average living area in the neighbourhood is 164 m², so this is a compact home compared with the local stock.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively efficient in terms of energy use compared with the least efficient labels. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and current energy prices. The agent has not published any details about insulation or heating installations in the listing.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published the year of construction for this apartment. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. The listing does not state the year of construction, and no other property details such as layout, rooms or installations have been provided by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from public sources. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 83% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 11% of buildings show an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this property?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden, rail noise at 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 36 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These figures come from public data sources and are indications at area level rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and shops are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is 480 metres away, with Jumbo at 603 metres and Aldi at 606 metres, so your daily groceries are within easy walking distance. A Poiesz supermarket is at 1,135 metres and a PLUS at 1,261 metres. The nearest restaurant is just 200 metres away, and there is a park or public garden at 500 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are within a short walk: basisschool Sint Michael at 374 metres and Openbare basisschool 't Wad at 377 metres. For secondary education, Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is at 875 metres and the Maritieme Academie Harlingen at 885 metres. A childcare centre is 500 metres away.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Harlingen, Veerbootterminal at 256 metres, served by lines 71, 99 and 197. Two further stops on the same lines, Havenplein and Steenhouwersstraat, are at 462 and 600 metres. Harlingen Haven train station is 541 metres away, so both bus and rail connections are within easy walking distance.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Harlingen give their surroundings an average score of 7.36 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "nice and cosy safe neighbourhood" but notes there is little nature. Another says neighbours are not very involved with each other, while a third mentions that "fortunately little happens here" and that there are enough schools and playgrounds.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk from the sea or rivers is indicated as low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific apartment.
