Markt 76
Drachten centrum, Smallingerland
AreaA spacious apartment in the heart of Drachten
This apartment on Markt 76 sits right in the centre of Drachten, where the market square and all the daily bustle are on your doorstep. The listing does not state the year of construction. As a result, some details about the building's age are missing. At 130 m², it is a generous home, and with an energy label B it is reasonably efficient. The asking price of €515,000 is 15% above the neighbourhood average of €448,654, so it is on the high side compared to other apartments in Smallingerland.
Drachten centrum: a friendly, central neighbourhood
Drachten centrum is a lively area with a mix of shops, restaurants and cultural spots. One resident describes it as "a child-friendly, quiet and social neighbourhood, and that while this neighbourhood is in the city centre!" They add: "People almost always greet each other here. Lots of children playing nicely outside on the street! That gives a familiar and safe feeling." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of one-person households (510 out of 1365 residents) and many residents aged 65 or over (540). It is a strongly urban area with an address density of 2435 per km². This is the neighbourhood Drachten centrum.
Life on the street
For your daily shopping, Poiesz is just around the corner, and Aldi and Lidl are also within a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Families have several schools nearby: OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and primary schools like Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas and De Swetten are also within walking distance. The municipality Smallingerland offers a range of facilities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park or public garden a couple of streets away.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Frieswijk Makelaar NVM and also appears on Funda.
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About Markt 76, Drachten
Is €515,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is €515,000, which is 15% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€448,654). The median asking price in Drachten centrum is €420,000, and prices range from €265,000 to €785,000. Given the 130 m² floor area and central location, the price is on the high side compared to other homes currently for sale.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label A and 15.4% have label B, so this home is in line with the local standard.
How is the neighbourhood for safety and community?
Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood scores a 9 out of 10. The resident says: "People almost always greet each other here. Lots of children playing nicely outside on the street! That gives a familiar and safe feeling." They also mention that streets look tidy and that shops, schools and other facilities are within walking distance.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The apartment is right in the centre, with Poiesz supermarket just 69 metres away, Aldi at 85 metres, and Lidl at 137 metres. Albert Heijn is 332 metres away. A restaurant is 200 metres from the door, and a park or public garden is 300 metres away. The nearest primary school is 418 metres away and secondary school is 387 metres away.
Is there a train station nearby?
The nearest train station is 19.3 km away, so this home is not well connected by rail. You would rely on other transport options for longer journeys.
Why is the year of construction not listed?
The agent has not published the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing from the available information, so it is not possible to say how old the building is.
