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De Swetten oost, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schoolstraat in Drachten sits in a calm, family-friendly part of De Swetten oost. With 60 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a practical home for a first-time buyer or someone downsizing. The asking price of €225,000 is keen compared to the average sale price of €314,667 in the neighbourhood, making it a good-value entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Smallingerland typically sell at a range of prices.
De Swetten oost is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has around 850 inhabitants, with a fairly even spread across age groups. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels settled and quiet. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime figures (29 total offences) suggest a safe environment. The neighbourhood De Swetten oost is well connected to local amenities.
Your daily errands are easy: Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, and Aldi and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you're set. Primary school De Swetten is on your doorstep, and secondary school OSG Singelland, Drachtster Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The municipality Smallingerland offers a good range of local services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Sinnema Makelaardij & Assurantiën.
Details of this home
Schoolstraat 1-1, Drachten
Data from De Swetten oost
Data from De Swetten oost
15 within 5 km
40 within 5 km
About Schoolstraat 1-1, Drachten
The asking price of €225,000 is below the average sale price of €314,667 for homes sold recently in De Swetten oost. However, this apartment is smaller than the average sold property, so the price reflects its size. Given the quiet neighbourhood and energy label C, it appears priced for a 60 m² apartment.
The apartment has energy label C. This means it has reasonable energy efficiency, so your heating and electricity costs should be moderate. It's not the most efficient label, but it's far from the worst. You won't face extremely high bills, though upgrading insulation could improve comfort and savings.
Poiesz supermarket is just 236 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Aldi and Lidl are also within a few hundred metres, giving you plenty of choice for daily shopping. Albert Heijn and Dirk are a bit further but still within easy reach.
Primary school De Swetten is 195 metres away, ideal for young children. For secondary education, OSG Singelland, Drachtster Lyceum is 301 metres away, and there are several other schools within walking distance. The area is well served for families with school-age children.
De Swetten oost recorded 29 total offences, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. The area feels quiet and residential, with a mix of families and older residents. It's a safe place to live, though as with any area, it's always wise to take usual precautions.
The nearest train station is 18.1 km away, so this home is not ideal for daily commuting by train. You would need a car or bus for longer journeys. However, local amenities are within walking distance, so you may not need to travel far for everyday needs.
4 homes in the neighbourhood De Swetten oost
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