Handwerkerszijde 118
De Swetten centrum, Smallingerland
A 1965 apartment in De Swetten centrum
This apartment on Handwerkerszijde 118 sits in De Swetten centrum, a neighbourhood in Drachten where the average asking price for homes currently on the market is €320,125. At €225,000, the asking price is 30% below that neighbourhood average, which the data marks as keen. The home was built in 1965 and carries energy label C. For context, apartments in Smallingerland give a sense of what is available across the municipality.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a single-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². The volume comes to 286 m³. The home dates from 1965 and has energy label C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
De Swetten centrum
The De Swetten centrum neighbourhood is home to around 1,675 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Across the municipality of Smallingerland, residents give 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 "Safe and social control." A third calls it a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." Homes in this neighbourhood sell on average within 20 days.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Jumbo and Aldi are both just around the corner, with Poiesz a couple of streets away. Primary school It Ambyld is on your doorstep, and De Swetten is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Van Elselo is a couple of streets away, and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Stationsweg and Ringweg, served by lines 13, 21 and 20, are just around the corner. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15 km away. The municipality of Smallingerland covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Area-level risk data indicates road traffic noise of 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Makelaarskantoor Koopmans.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Handwerkerszijde 118, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €225,000 is 30% below the average asking price of €320,125 for homes currently on the market in De Swetten centrum. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 91 m², comes to €2,473, which is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €3,008 per m². The data marks this price as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a single-floor apartment with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 96 m². The volume of the home is 286 m³. The property was built in 1965.
What does energy label C mean for this home?
Energy label C is a middle-of-the-road label, so heating costs are likely to be moderate rather than minimal. The label reflects the energy performance as registered, and the home dates from 1965. No insulation details are stated in the listing, so the label stands on its own as an indication of expected energy costs.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1965, and 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Area-level data from 2022 indicates road traffic noise of 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. This is an area-level indication based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not a measurement taken at this specific property. The figure gives a sense of the acoustic environment in the immediate area.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
According to area-level climate data, pluvial flooding risk is low, and current flood risk is also low, remaining low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Jumbo and Aldi are both about 519 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. Poiesz is about 803 metres away, and Lidl is at 887 metres. A second Aldi is at 907 metres. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
What schools are near this home?
Primary school It Ambyld is about 214 metres away, and De Swetten primary school is at 444 metres. There are also several special education schools nearby, including It Heechhôf at 301 metres and Kentalis De Skelp at 489 metres. In total, 40 schools are within five kilometres of the address.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Across the municipality of Smallingerland, residents give 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 the area as "Safe and social control." A third calls it a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." These reviews describe the municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops are close by: Drachten, Stationsweg at 410 metres serves lines 13 and 21, and Drachten, Ringweg at 517 metres serves line 20. A third stop, Drachten, Noorderbuurt, is at 712 metres with lines 13 and 21. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15 kilometres away.






