A waterside apartment in Drachten
This fourth-floor apartment on Thijs Rinsemastraat 26 sits right on the water in Drachtstervaart west, a residential neighbourhood in Drachten. Built in 2007, the home has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently 10 homes for sale in the area, and the average asking price is €519,200. If you are looking at [apartments in Smallingerland]( /koopwoningen/smallingerland/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its waterside setting.
The apartment itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 105 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 109 m². The home has a balcony and a parking space, and it is fully owned. The agent notes that the property is insulated with roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The volume is 390 m³.
Drachtstervaart west
Drachtstervaart west is a quiet residential area with about 1,485 residents, many of whom live in family households. 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 has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents between 45 and 65. For more on the area, see [the Drachtstervaart west neighbourhood]( /buurt/drachstervaart-west-smallingerland/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are a ten-minute walk away, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets further. Montessorischool De Plotter is a ten-minute walk, and De Linebeam is just around the corner. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk van Bracht & Dorgelo is a ten-minute walk, and Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Drachten, Voormalige Manege, is a five-minute walk and is served by line 23. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, about 15 km away. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Smallingerland]( /gemeente/smallingerland/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €490,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €308,000 to €490,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden and from air traffic 18 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The current flood risk is elevated, and this remains elevated for 2050; heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Thijs Rinsemastraat 26, Drachten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €490,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 105 m², is €5,238.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 105 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 109 m². There is a balcony and a parking space. The home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
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 current flood risk is elevated, and this remains elevated for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are about 1.2 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Montessorischool De Plotter is about 0.9 km away, and De Linebeam is about 1.1 km away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Bracht & Dorgelo, is about 1.5 km away, and the pharmacy, Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt, is about 1.2 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Drachtstervaart west is a residential neighbourhood with about 1,485 residents. Many households have children, and the average household size is 2.7. 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."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 59%, from €308,000 to €490,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Voormalige Manege, about 450 metres away, served by line 23. There are also stops at De Fluessen and De Slinge, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, about 15 km away.
