Under offer
De Swetten west, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on 't Swin 3 sits in a leafy part of Drachten, with a floor area of 106 m² that is 38% larger than the neighbourhood average. The building dates from 1965 and has an energy label D, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €239,000, the price is on the high side compared to the local average of €205,000, but you get a lot more space. For context, the apartments in Smallingerland typically sell for around €2,662 per m².
The neighbourhood De Swetten west is a residential area built mainly in the 1960s and 1970s. With 1,965 residents, it has a mix of ages: a quarter are under 15, and about a third are between 25 and 45. Most homes are owner-occupied (45%) and single-family houses (71%), so the area feels settled. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the quiet streets and nearby green spaces suggest a calm, family-friendly atmosphere.
For groceries, you have a Jumbo and an Aldi both just under a ten-minute walk away, and an Ekoplaza, Poiesz and Lidl within a couple of streets further. Primary schools are close: It Heechhôf is on your doorstep, It Ambyld is a five-minute walk, and De Swetten is just beyond that. The municipality Smallingerland offers a range of amenities, with a GP practice, restaurant and park all within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kuperus Makelaardij.
Details of this home
't Swin 3, Drachten
Data from De Swetten west
Data from De Swetten west
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About 't Swin 3, Drachten
The asking price is €239,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €205,000. However, this apartment is 106 m², while the average in De Swetten west is 77 m², so you are paying for significantly more space. The price per m² works out to about €2,255, which is below the local average of €2,662 per m², so it is not overpriced for the size.
The energy label is D, which is average for a building from 1965. In the neighbourhood, half of the homes have label A and half have label D or lower, so this is not unusual. A D label means you can expect moderate energy costs, but it is worth checking the exact consumption figures with the agent.
The nearest train station is 18.1 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: It Heechhôf (special primary education) is 139 m away, It Ambyld is 449 m, and De Swetten is 595 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 66 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an area of this size. The area is predominantly residential and family-oriented, so it is generally considered quiet and safe.
De Swetten west has 1,965 residents, with a mix of ages: 19% under 15, 28% aged 25-45, and 16% over 65. Most households are families with children (330 out of 940 households), and the average household size is 2.0. It is a stable, family-friendly area.
5 homes in the neighbourhood De Swetten west
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