A gallery flat on a busy road
This apartment sits in Wolfsbos, a neighbourhood of Hoogeveen where life unfolds around a mix of homes, shops and schools. The flat is part of a gallery block built in 1976, with a balcony and an open view. At €225,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Hoogeveen sits well above this figure.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over five floors. The living area is 79 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, with a monthly HOA fee of €545. It is a full ownership property, so there is no leasehold to consider. The balcony is a pleasant extra for a flat on a higher floor.
Wolfsbos
Wolfsbos is a mixed neighbourhood, and residents give it an average score of 7.46 based on three reviews. One resident notes that there used to be more playgrounds and schoolyards, but these have made way for houses, while the area remains close to a swimming pool, shops and schools. Another resident mentions that parts of the neighbourhood have become run-down, with an old shopping centre and loitering youths, though the centre and station are close by and there is plenty of greenery. A third resident simply says: "Everything good." The neighbourhood has around 4,255 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more detail, see the Wolfsbos neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away and another PLUS a ten-minute walk off. Two primary schools, De Krullevaar and O.B.S. de Goudvink, are both on your doorstep, and the Regional Scholengemeenschap Wolfsbos is a couple of streets away. The GP practice De Wielewaal and the pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops on the Valkenlaan and Wolfsbosstraat are within a short walk, served by lines 27, 30, 33, 127 and 132. The train station in Hoogeveen is about a ten-minute walk, and the hospital is a bit further out. For a broader view, the municipality of Hoogeveen has more on the area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment is €172,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 31% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €109,000 to €172,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and industrial noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hentenaar Makelaardij 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Valkenstede 38, Hoogeveen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €225,000 is 37% below the average asking price of €356,542 in Wolfsbos. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is about 6% lower than the neighbourhood average. This makes the asking price keen relative to other homes currently on the market in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is spread over five floors, which is typical for a gallery flat. The living area is 79 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and block heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €172,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 31% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 58%, from €109,000 in 2020 to €172,000 in 2025. This shows a clear upward trend in the municipal valuation of the property.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 22 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are area-level indications, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Aldi is just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away and another PLUS about a ten-minute walk off. Two primary schools, De Krullevaar and O.B.S. de Goudvink, are both on your doorstep, and the Regional Scholengemeenschap Wolfsbos is a couple of streets away. The GP practice and pharmacy are both just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops on the Valkenlaan and Wolfsbosstraat are within a short walk, served by lines 27, 30, 33, 127 and 132. The train station in Hoogeveen is about a ten-minute walk away. This gives good options for getting around without a car.
What do residents say about living in Wolfsbos?
Residents give Wolfsbos an average score of 7.46, based on three reviews. One resident mentions that playgrounds and schoolyards have made way for houses, but the area remains close to a swimming pool, shops and schools. Another notes that parts of the neighbourhood have become run-down, though the centre and station are close by and there is plenty of greenery. A third simply says: "Everything good."
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this apartment is E. This is a relatively low label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
