A home in the middle of De Wiken centrum
This apartment on Dwarswyk 122 sits in De Wiken centrum, a neighbourhood in Drachten where life is compact and convenient. The building dates from 1968 and carries energy label C, which means the home is reasonably efficient but not the newest on the market. With a living area of 94 square metres according to the BAG registration and 95 square metres according to the agent, the difference is minimal. The asking price is €245,000. For context, [apartments in Smallingerland]( /koopwoningen/smallingerland/appartementen/) give a wider picture of what this price buys in the municipality.
The apartment itself
This is a four-room apartment on the first floor, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The home has a balcony, and the agent notes it is located in the centre and in a residential area. The property is fully owned, so there is no leasehold to consider. Insulation includes double glazing and HR+ glass, and heating comes from block heating, a shared system. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €175, which covers the shared costs of the building. The volume of the home is 309 cubic metres, giving a sense of the space inside.
Life in De Wiken centrum
Residents across 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 a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." These are views from the wider municipality, not specifically from De Wiken centrum, but they point to a generally positive feeling. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,555 residents, and a large share of households are single-person, at 58 percent. The average household size is 1.7, which fits the mix of smaller homes in the area. For more on what this part of Drachten is like, see [the De Wiken centrum neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-wiken-centrum-smallingerland/).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, just 39 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For schools, OBS De Kameleon is a couple of streets away, and JKC de Wiekslag is similarly close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Pharmium Apotheek de Wiken Drachten is nearby. For public transport, bus stop Drachten, Zuidkade is a five-minute walk and serves line 20. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 kilometres away, so most journeys will rely on the bus or a car. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is about 1.2 kilometres away, within a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, [the municipality of Smallingerland]( /gemeente/smallingerland/) offers more context.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €197,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €245,000 is 24 percent above this municipal valuation, which is a precomputed comparison and not a judgement. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49 percent, from €132,000 to €197,000, reflecting the general upward trend in the area. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data, not a verdict on this property.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Mijn Makelaar Mink, Huispedia, and Funda. The listing has been available since 5 November 2026.
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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 Dwarswyk 122, Drachten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €245,000, while the WOZ value is €197,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 24 percent above the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the market value, so the difference is a fact to consider, not a signal of overpricing or a bargain. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 95 m², is €2,579.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and has a balcony. The living area is 94 square metres according to the BAG registration and 95 square metres according to the agent. The volume is 309 cubic metres. The home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €175.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs, but not the lowest possible bills. The home has double glazing and HR+ glass, which helps with insulation, and heating is via block heating, a shared system. The label does not indicate the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance. For a more precise idea of monthly costs, you would need to look at actual usage.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, which is generally stable. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not guarantee the condition of the foundation. The home was built in 1968, which is a fact, but the risk level is based on broader data for the area, not on a survey of this property.
What are the flood and climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific home. They give a general sense of how the area may be affected by climate change.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, just 39 metres away, so it is literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is also very close, at 57 metres. Aldi is about 367 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. For a wider choice, there are 15 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, including another Albert Heijn at 860 metres and Dirk at about 1 kilometre. Daily groceries are very convenient from this location.
What schools are near this home?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. OBS De Kameleon is 184 metres away, JKC de Wiekslag is 190 metres, and Het Mozaïek is 218 metres. Eben Haezer is a bit further at 301 metres. For secondary education, CSG Liudger Raai, which offers havo, atheneum and gymnasium, is about 610 metres away. In total, there are 40 schools within 5 kilometres, so options are plentiful.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Zuidkade, about 323 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. It serves bus line 20. Another stop, Drachten, Langewijk, is 531 metres away and also serves line 20. For more connections, Drachten, Splitting is about 720 metres away and serves multiple lines including 12, 13, 21, 23, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
De Wiken centrum has about 1,555 residents. A large share of households are single-person, at 58 percent, and the average household size is 1.7. Around 24 percent of households have children, while 18 percent are couples without children. The age spread is fairly even, with 30 percent aged 25 to 45 and 22 percent aged 65 or older. This mix suggests a diverse community, with both younger and older residents.
Why is the asking price higher than the WOZ value?
The asking price of €245,000 is 24 percent above the WOZ value of €197,000. The WOZ value is set by the municipality for tax purposes and reflects the value as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is set by the seller and the agent, and it can be higher or lower than the WOZ value for various reasons, such as market conditions or specific features of the home. This is a common situation and not unusual.
