A spacious home in De Venen noord
Splitting 23A sits in De Venen noord, a quiet corner of Drachten where the streets are lined with modern homes. This is a place where life moves at a comfortable pace, with the essentials of daily living never far away. The asking price of €646,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €356,250, and this home is priced 81% above that figure. If you are looking at apartments in Smallingerland, this one stands out for its size and setting.
Inside the home
Built in 2009, this five-room apartment spans three floors and includes four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 182 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 203 m². The home comes with a garden to the front, side and rear, totalling 200 m², and a roof terrace. There is an attached wooden garage, and the property is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, HR glazing, HR+ glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and full insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in De Venen noord
De Venen noord is a small neighbourhood with around 565 residents, and the homes here were largely built between 1970 and 1990. 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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they paint a picture of a place where people feel at ease. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 42% of them including children. The De Venen noord neighbourhood offers a calm setting with a strong sense of community.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, with Poiesz and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, VSO De Zwaai and OSG Singelland - ISK are both within a short walk, and CSG Liudger Splitting is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst and the Poliklinische Apotheek Nij Smellinghe are both a couple of streets away, and the Nij Smellinghe hospital is nearby too. The bus stop at Drachten, Splitting is on your doorstep, with lines 12, 13, 21, 23, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 17 km away. The municipality of Smallingerland covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €562,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €369,000 to €562,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate risks are also low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 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 Mijn Makelaar Mink.
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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.
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About Splitting 23A, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €646,000 is 81% above the average asking price in De Venen noord, which is €356,250. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 182 m², is €3,549, which is 34% higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,653 per m². This puts the home on the high side compared to other listings in the area.
What is the layout of this home?
This apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 182 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 203 m². There is a garden to the front, side and rear, totalling 200 m², plus a roof terrace. An attached wooden garage provides parking or storage space.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €562,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is 15% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 52%, from €369,000 in 2020 to €562,000 in 2025.
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 climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk. Heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Aldi supermarket is just around the corner, with Poiesz and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Several schools are nearby, including VSO De Zwaai and OSG Singelland - ISK, both within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst and the Poliklinische Apotheek Nij Smellinghe are also close, as is the Nij Smellinghe hospital.
What is public transport like from this home?
The bus stop at Drachten, Splitting is on your doorstep, with lines 12, 13, 21, 23, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. Another stop, Drachten, Sportcentrum, is a couple of streets away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 17 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 reflect the wider municipality, not just De Venen noord.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, HR glazing, HR+ glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and full insulation. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
