Noord-Oost west, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Stationsweg in Drachten sits in a lively part of town, with the station just around the corner and the centre a short walk away. At 70 m² it's compact, but the A+++ energy label means very low running costs, a real plus. The asking price of €345,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €450,000, but that's partly because the home is smaller than the typical 139 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Smallingerland vary widely in price and size.
Noord-Oost west is a calm residential area with a mix of ages, about a third of residents are 65 or older, and a quarter are between 45 and 65. There are few children, and most households are single people or couples without kids. The neighbourhood feels urban (density is high at 2,701 addresses per km²), but it's not hectic. Crime is low, with just 23 incidents recorded. Neighbourhood Noord-Oost west has a small housing stock, mostly pre-1970 homes, and only one other apartment currently for sale.
For groceries, you have Poiesz just a couple of streets away, and Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn all within a five-minute walk. School runs are easy too: primary school De Swetten is on your doorstep, and secondary schools like OSG Singelland, Drachtster Lyceum are just around the corner. The municipality Smallingerland covers a wider area, but here in the centre everything you need is within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Noorderlicht Makelaars.
Details of this home
Stationsweg 60E, Drachten
Data from Noord-Oost west
Data from Noord-Oost west
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About Stationsweg 60E, Drachten
The asking price is €345,000, which is below the neighbourhood average of €450,000. However, this apartment is also smaller than average (70 m² vs 139 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €4,929, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,237 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium for the compact size and excellent energy label.
An A+++ label is the highest possible rating, meaning the home is extremely energy-efficient. You can expect very low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes. In this neighbourhood, all other homes for sale have label A, so this one stands out as even more efficient.
The nearest train station is 18.6 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You'd rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a significant number of residents over 65. There are few children, and most households are singles or couples without kids. It's a quiet area with low crime rates.
Yes, primary school De Swetten is just 227 m away, and secondary schools like OSG Singelland, Drachtster Lyceum are within 260 m. Several other schools are also within walking distance.
Poiesz supermarket is 336 m away, and Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn are all within 600 m. You can do your daily shopping on foot easily.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Noord-Oost west