De Wiken oost, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Tjaarda sits in a calm residential area of Drachten, with the feel of a neighbourhood that has settled into its rhythm. At 86 m² and with an energy label B, it is a practical home that keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €219,000 is keen compared to the average of €224,000 in the area, and it is one of only five apartments currently for sale in De Wiken oost. For context, apartments in Smallingerland tend to vary widely, so this one stands out as a fair deal.
De Wiken oost is a modest-sized neighbourhood with about 1,155 residents. It is a mix of singles and families, with a slight tilt towards older households, a quarter of residents are 65 or over. The area is not densely built up, so there is a sense of space. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a low crime rate (57 incidents total) and a good proportion of owner-occupied homes (74%). The neighbourhood De Wiken oost is a place where people tend to stay put.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Poiesz and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Basisschool De Parel is a five-minute walk, and several secondary schools, including CSG Liudger, are within a few hundred metres. The neighbourhood has a park or green space a short stroll away, and a GP surgery is about a kilometre off. The municipality Smallingerland keeps the area well served without it feeling busy.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Dijkstra Heida Makelaars Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Tjaarda 80, Drachten
Data from De Wiken oost
Data from De Wiken oost
15 within 5 km
39 within 5 km
About Tjaarda 80, Drachten
Yes, it is priced below the neighbourhood average of €224,000 and the median of €200,000. The price per m² works out at about €2,547, which is lower than the average of €2,868 in De Wiken oost. Given the energy label B and the 86 m² floor area, it represents good value compared to other apartments currently on the market.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills, though not as low as a modern A-label property. The neighbourhood has no A or B labels among recent sales, most are C or lower, so this apartment is above average in efficiency for the area.
The nearest train station is 20.7 km away, so this is not a home for daily rail commuting. Drachten itself is not connected to the rail network, so you would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
There are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Parel is about 400 m away, and secondary schools like CSG Liudger (vmbo, havo, vwo) are roughly 400,500 m from the apartment. This makes the morning school run easy on foot.
Currently there are only five apartments for sale in De Wiken oost, with prices ranging from €165,000 to €345,000. This limited supply means that well-priced homes like this one tend to attract interest quickly.
De Wiken oost recorded 57 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. It is a quiet residential area with a mix of ages, and the low crime figures reflect a generally safe environment.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Wiken oost
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