A social rental apartment in De Trisken centrum
This apartment on Hooizolder sits in De Trisken centrum, a neighbourhood in Drachten where the streets are calm and the pace of life feels easy. With 85 m² of living space, it is a comfortable size for a single person or a couple. The last known rent of €577 a month was well below the neighbourhood average of €1,550, which made it a keen option for social housing. For context, apartments in Smallingerland give you a sense of what else is available in the wider area. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
De Trisken centrum
The neighbourhood is home to around 745 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Over half of households are single-person, and about a third have children, so the streets see a blend of routines. The housing stock is mostly rental, with a quarter owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for the De Trisken centrum neighbourhood, so the feel of the area is best judged by a walk around. It is a compact, quiet part of Drachten.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the nearest primary school, De Linebeam, is just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you will find Montessorischool De Plotter. The closest supermarket, Poiesz, is about a ten-minute walk, with Jumbo and Lidl a little further on. A child daycare centre is on your doorstep, which is handy for young families. The train station is roughly 20 km away, so car or bus travel is the norm for longer trips. The municipality of Smallingerland covers the wider surroundings.
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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 Hooizolder 309, Drachten
Was €577 a month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €577 was significantly below the neighbourhood average of €1,550 per month. The average price per square metre in the area was €12.02, while this home worked out at about €6.79 per square metre. Given the 85 m² floor area, the rent was on the low side compared with the local market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its registered efficiency rating.
How does the floor area compare with other rentals in the neighbourhood?
At 85 m², this apartment was 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 129 m² for rentals. It was at the time a practical size for a single person or a couple, and the lower rent reflected the smaller footprint compared with other homes in De Trisken centrum.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of households?
De Trisken centrum has about 745 residents. Over half of households are single-person, around a third have children, and the rest are couples without children. The age spread is fairly even, with the largest group aged 25 to 45, so it is a mix of young professionals and families.
How far is the nearest school and supermarket?
The nearest primary school, De Linebeam, is about 215 metres away, and Montessorischool De Plotter is roughly 959 metres. For groceries, Poiesz is about 1.2 km away, with Jumbo and Lidl at around 1.4 km. A child daycare centre is just 200 metres from the home.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this was a social housing rental, which meant the rent was set at a level intended to be affordable. The monthly rent of €577 reflected that status, and it was well below the average for rentals in the neighbourhood.
