Museumplein 50
Drachten centrum, Smallingerland
AreaA striking apartment on Museumplein
This apartment sits right in the heart of Drachten, on Museumplein, where the bustle of the centre is literally on your doorstep. Built in 1997, it is a portiekflat on the third living floor, with a full ownership structure. The asking price of €595,000 sits well above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €415,063, so this is a home priced on the high side. For context, apartments in Smallingerland give you a sense of what else is available in the wider area.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 165 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 195 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and parking is available in the underground car park. A monthly homeowners association fee of €282.32 applies.
Life in Drachten centrum
Drachten centrum is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,365 residents, and it has a distinctly urban feel with an address density of 2,435 per square kilometre. 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." The neighbourhood itself has 917 homes, and the mix of ages is notable, with 40 percent of residents aged 65 or over. For a closer look at what this part of town is like, the Drachten centrum neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is a five-minute walk, and Gomarus College Drachten is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Postma is a couple of streets away, with Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, is just around the corner and serves lines 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station, Feanwâlden, is about 16 kilometres away. The municipality of Smallingerland page gives a broader view of the area.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, which does not exceed the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dijkstra Makelaars and Dijkstra Makelaars on Funda.
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About Museumplein 50, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €595,000 is 43 percent above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €415,063. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,023, while this home is listed at €3,606 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 16 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €165,000 to €785,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The home is on the third living floor of the building. There is a balcony, and parking is available in the underground car park. The volume of the home is 515 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is described by the agent as fully insulated, which supports the efficient label.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The monthly homeowners association fee is €282.32. This fee is stated in the listing and covers the costs associated with the shared parts of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 47 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This level does not exceed the noise standard. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not a measurement taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
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 from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF. It is not an inspection of this specific home, so it should be seen as a general indication rather than a definitive assessment.
What are the climate risk indications for this address?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is also low, as is the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are close to this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Dirk is just around the corner at about 141 metres, and an Albert Heijn is about 296 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is at 334 metres, with an Aldi at 347 metres and a Lidl at 376 metres. In total, there are 16 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this home?
Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is the nearest primary school, at about 194 metres. For secondary education, Gomarus College Drachten is at 313 metres, and OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum is at 688 metres. There are 43 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, at about 179 metres, serving lines 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. A second stop, Drachten, Gauke Boelensstraat, is at 445 metres with lines 12, 23 and 55. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, at about 16 kilometres.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Drachten centrum has around 1,365 residents, with a notable share of older residents: 40 percent are aged 65 or over. Single-person households make up 59 percent of all households, and the average household size is 1.6 people. The neighbourhood has 917 homes, of which 39 percent are owner-occupied.
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."
