A bright apartment in De Singels oost
This apartment on Mevrouw de Rooweg sits in De Singels oost, a quiet corner of Drachten where the streets are lined with mature trees and the park is right on your doorstep. The home is on the second floor of a building from 2004, and the setting is described as being by a park, on a quiet road, in the centre and with a free view. The asking price of €509,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, according to the precomputed market verdict. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Smallingerland sits at a different level entirely.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over five floors. The living area is listed as 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 115 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. There is a balcony and a parking space, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €224.
Life in De Singels oost
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 describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood". The neighbourhood itself is home to around 890 people, and a large share of them are aged 65 or over. The average home here is 140 m², so this apartment's 104 m² is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average. For more on the area, see the De Singels oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza, Lidl, Dirk and Aldi all within a ten-minute walk. Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool de Tille is a five-minute walk. Huisartspraktijk Postma is a five-minute walk, and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Drachten, Gauke Boelensstraat, is on your doorstep with lines 12, 23 and 55. The train station at Feanwâlden is about 16 km away. For a wider view of the area, the municipality of Smallingerland has plenty to offer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €469,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €339,000 to €469,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Albrecht Kok Makelaardij and Funda.
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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 Mevrouw de Rooweg 185, Drachten
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €509,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 104 m², is €4,894. The price verdict, compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, is that it is on the high side. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in De Singels oost is €700,000, though this is based on a single listing.
How does the WOZ value compare with the asking price?
The WOZ value was set at €469,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €509,000 is 9% above that value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 38%, from €339,000 to €469,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, with two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second floor of the building, which has five floors. The living area is listed as 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 115 m². There is a balcony and a parking space. The property is in full ownership.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050.
What amenities are close to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza, Lidl, Dirk and Aldi are all within a ten-minute walk. Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool de Tille is a five-minute walk. Huisartspraktijk Postma is a five-minute walk, and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Nij Smellinghe, is about 1.4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Gauke Boelensstraat, which is on your doorstep and served by lines 12, 23 and 55. Two other stops, Drachten, Zuiderhogeweg and Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, are within a ten-minute walk, with the latter offering many more lines. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 describes it as "Safe and social control." A third calls it a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood". These reviews cover the wider municipality, not specifically De Singels oost.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is described as fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a rating of the home's energy performance, and the insulation is a separate feature listed by the agent. No further details about the energy performance are stated in the listing.
