A quiet spot on the eighth floor
This apartment sits on the eighth floor of a building in De Wiken oost, a residential pocket of Drachten. The setting is described as sheltered, within a residential area and with an unobstructed view. Built in 1970, the home has an energy label D. The asking price of €195,000 is 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €239,821. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,912, while this home is listed at €3,305 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, apartments in Smallingerland give a sense of what else is on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment with a single bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is offered as full ownership. There is a homeowners' association fee of €200.18 per month. The apartment is on the eighth floor, which the agent notes gives a free view.
Life in De Wiken oost
De Wiken oost is a neighbourhood where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990, and it has a mix of owner-occupied properties. 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 describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,140 residents, with a notable share of single-person households. For more on the area, you can look at the De Wiken oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. A primary school is a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools are just around the corner. For groceries, Aldi is a ten-minute walk, with Poiesz and Albert Heijn a similar distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst, and the pharmacy, Pharmium Apotheek de Wiken Drachten, is close by. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is convenient: the bus stop Drachten, Transferium Oost is on your doorstep, with lines 12, 13, 14, 21, 23, 55, 84, 304, 314, 320, 324, 356, 380, 404, and many more. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 16.6 km away. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Smallingerland offers more context.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €167,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 120%, from €76,000 to €167,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise load from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate indications for the area are mostly low, including pluvial flooding and current flood risk, though heat stress is indicated as medium for 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 Makelaarskantoor Koopmans.
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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 Tjaarda 230, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €195,000, while the WOZ value is €167,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 17% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen significantly in recent years, from €76,000 in 2020 to €167,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home is on the eighth floor and has double glazing. It is heated by block heating, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €200.18 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact heating costs will depend on your usage and the block heating system, but the label gives an indication of the expected energy performance.
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. It suggests that foundation issues are unlikely, but it does not guarantee the condition of this particular property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 59 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This is above the noise standard of 50 dB Lden. This is an area-level indication, so it reflects the general noise environment rather than the specific insulation of this home. The apartment has double glazing, which may reduce indoor noise.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A primary school is about a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools are just around the corner. For groceries, Aldi is a ten-minute walk, with Poiesz and Albert Heijn a similar distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst, and the pharmacy is Pharmium Apotheek de Wiken Drachten. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is also a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Drachten, Transferium Oost is on your doorstep, with many bus lines including 12, 13, 14, 21, 23, 55, 84, 304, 314, 320, 324, 356, 380, and 404. Another stop, Drachten, Sportcentrum, is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 16.6 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
De Wiken oost has around 1,140 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 48%. About 24% of households have children. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, with one resident noting it is a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood."
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre for this apartment is €3,305, based on the agent's listed living area of 59 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,912. This means the price per square metre is higher than the neighbourhood average, though the overall asking price is below the average asking price in the area.
