A quiet spot in Leek
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded setting, this apartment on Tolberterstraat 63G in Leek offers a sheltered spot with a front garden facing southwest. The home dates from 1937 and carries an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a price of €345,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Westerkwartier sits at a different level, but here the verdict is clear: the price is keen.
The home itself
This two-storey home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 550 m³. The living area is listed as 133 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 116 m². There is a front garden of 100 m² facing southwest, and a balcony is present. The property is fully owned, with HR+ glazing and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, sheltered and in a wooded environment.
The Centrum Leek en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Leek give their surroundings an average score of 6.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood with shops nearby." Another resident notes: "Nice neighbourhood to live in. For children there are many playgrounds, school and childcare within walking distance, and cycling distance from the centre of Leek. Lots of greenery in the neighbourhood and nice contact with the neighbours. There is also an active neighbourhood association that organises many things." A third review is less positive, mentioning poor municipal management. The neighbourhood has around 3,930 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. For more on the area, see the Centrum Leek en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, with Jumbo and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, obs De Nijenoert is a ten-minute walk, and secondary school rsg de Borgen, Nijeborg is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsengroepspraktijk Leek and BENU Apotheek Leek are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Leek, Tolberterstraat and Leek, Centrum are a couple of streets away, served by lines 3, 85, 417 and 589. The nearest train station is Zuidhorn, about 9.3 km away. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Westerkwartier.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €275,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €210,000 to €275,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 15 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mijn Makelaar Westerkwartier and Mijn Makelaar Westerkwartier on Funda.
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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 Tolberterstraat 63G, Leek
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €345,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €467,571. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 116 m², is €2,974, which is 10% below the neighbourhood average of €3,321 per m². This makes the price keen compared with other homes currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 550 m³. There is a front garden of 100 m² facing southwest, and a balcony is present. The living area is listed as 133 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 116 m².
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €275,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 31%, from €210,000 in 2020 to €275,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has moved, though it is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 15 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1937. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the property itself.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Lidl and Albert Heijn are both within about 500 metres, with Jumbo and Aldi slightly further. For schools, obs De Nijenoert is about 765 metres away, and secondary school rsg de Borgen, Nijeborg is about 884 metres away. A GP practice and pharmacy are both within about 500 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Leek, Tolberterstraat and Leek, Centrum are both around 340 metres away, served by lines 3, 85, 417 and 589. The nearest train station is Zuidhorn, about 9.3 km away. This gives options for both local and regional travel.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Leek give their surroundings an average score of 6.0, based on three reviews. One resident mentions a cosy neighbourhood with shops nearby, while another highlights playgrounds, schools, greenery and an active neighbourhood association. A third review is less positive, citing poor municipal management. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
