De Wiken oost, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Tjaarda sits in a quiet part of Drachten, with a calm feel that comes from the 1970s architecture and the green strips between the blocks. At 62 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the price of €179,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average, about 20% less than the typical asking price in De Wiken oost. That makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially when you compare it with other apartments in Smallingerland.
De Wiken oost is a residential area built mostly in the 1970s, so the streets have a consistent, mature feel. It's a mixed neighbourhood: about half the homes are flats and half are houses, and three-quarters are owner-occupied. The population is diverse in age, with a good spread of young adults, families and older residents. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the neighbourhood is known locally for its quiet character and the nearby park just a few streets away. You can read more about the De Wiken oost neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, you have a few supermarkets within a ten-minute walk: Aldi, Poiesz and Albert Heijn are all just around the corner. Schools are also close by, Basisschool De Parel is on your doorstep, and several secondary schools are a couple of streets away, including CSG Liudger Splitting and CSG Liudger Raai. The area is well served by local amenities, and the centre of Drachten is a short bike ride away. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Smallingerland.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Varwijk & Sibma. The energy label is E, which means heating costs are something to factor in, but the price reflects that.
Details of this home
Tjaarda 356, Drachten
Data from De Wiken oost
Data from De Wiken oost
15 within 5 km
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About Tjaarda 356, Drachten
The asking price of €179,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in De Wiken oost, which is €224,000. However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (62 m² vs 86 m²). Given the size and the energy label E, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact apartment in this part of Drachten.
The energy label is E. That means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, three-quarters of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The nearest supermarkets are about a ten-minute walk away. Aldi is about 1 km, Poiesz is 1 km, and Albert Heijn is 1.1 km from the home. That makes daily shopping easy on foot or by bike.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Parel is about 500 m away, and secondary schools like CSG Liudger Splitting and CSG Liudger Raai are around 500,550 m from the home. So children can walk or cycle to school.
De Wiken oost is a residential area built in the 1970s, with a mix of flats and houses. It's a quiet neighbourhood with a park about 600 m away. The population is mixed in age, and most homes are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available, but the area feels settled and family-friendly.
The nearest train station is 20.7 km away, so this home is not well suited for daily commuting by train. You would need a car or bus for longer journeys.
This is an apartment built in 1970, with a floor area of 62 m². The exact layout is not described in the listing, but it's a typical apartment from that period. The home is for sale, not rental.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Wiken oost
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