De Wiken oost, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis 62 m² apartment on Tjaarda in Drachten is a no-nonsense home from 1970. With an energy label G, heating costs are something to keep an eye on. The asking price of €185,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €224,000, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Smallingerland.
The De Wiken oost neighbourhood is a mixed area with a balanced age spread: roughly a quarter of residents are over 65, and a quarter are between 25 and 45. Most homes are owner-occupied (74%), and half are terraced or semi-detached houses. The area feels quiet and residential, with a park or green space just a couple of streets away.
For daily groceries, you have an Aldi, Poiesz and Albert Heijn all within a ten-minute walk. Primary school Basisschool De Parel is on your doorstep, and several secondary schools, including CSG Liudger Splitting and CSG Liudger Raai, are just around the corner. The train station is 20.7 km away, so a car or bus is needed for longer journeys. The municipality of Smallingerland offers a mix of urban amenities and green surroundings.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Lamberink.
Details of this home
Tjaarda 392, Drachten
Data from De Wiken oost
Data from De Wiken oost
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About Tjaarda 392, Drachten
The asking price of €185,000 is 17% below the average asking price in De Wiken oost (€224,000). However, the floor area of 62 m² is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². Given the energy label G, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller, less efficient home in this area.
Energy label G is the least efficient rating, so you can expect higher heating and electricity costs compared to a more modern home. The neighbourhood has no homes with label A or B, and 75% have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area. It's worth budgeting for higher energy expenses.
De Wiken oost has a mix of households: about 22% are families with children, 30% are couples without children, and 49% are single-person households. There are several schools within walking distance, including a primary school just 475 m away. The area is quiet and has a park nearby.
Supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk: Aldi at 1 km, Poiesz at 1 km, and Albert Heijn at 1.1 km. For dining, the nearest restaurant is 1.3 km away. A GP practice is 1.1 km from the home. The city centre of Drachten is a short drive or cycle away.
The nearest train station is 20.7 km from the home. This makes it less convenient for daily commuting by rail, but bus connections may be available. The area is more car-dependent for longer journeys.
Homes that sold recently in De Wiken oost took an average of 38 days to sell, with an average sale price of €305,000. This suggests a reasonably active market, though your apartment's lower price and smaller size may appeal to a specific buyer group.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Wiken oost