van Echtenstraat 16-12
Centrum, Hoogeveen
AreaA bright apartment in the heart of Hoogeveen
This apartment on the second floor of a 1960 building sits right in the centre of Hoogeveen, where the streets are lively and everything you need is close by. With an energy label A, it's an efficient home that stands out in a neighbourhood where many houses date from earlier decades. The asking price of €389,000 is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Hoogeveen, which sits around €384,722.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, roof, wall and floor insulation, and cavity walls. Heating comes from a combination boiler, underfloor heating, block heating and a heat pump. There's a roof terrace of 23 m² facing south, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly HOA fee is €270.
Life in the Centrum neighbourhood
Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,450 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.38 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood where people look out for each other, help each other and tolerate each other." Another mentions that "the neighbourhood has many different cultures and everyone gets along with each other." The neighbourhood is close to a swimming pool and shops, including a supermarket, physiotherapy and childcare. For more on the area, see the Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Nettorama and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For primary education, obs Villa Kakelbont is on your doorstep, and R.K. Basisschool Titus Brandsma is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Perte is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Hoogeveen Centrum is even closer. Bus stops at Tamboerpassage and Willemskade are within a five-minute walk, with lines 27, 30, 132 and 434. The train station Hoogeveen is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Hoogeveen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €347,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has fluctuated, rising from €247,000 in 2022 to €371,000 in 2023, then settling at €347,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and from rail traffic 28 dB Lden, also below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1960 on peat soil, and in this area 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which could increase this risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hentenaar Makelaardij.
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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 van Echtenstraat 16-12, Hoogeveen
What is the asking price of this apartment?
The asking price is €389,000. This is 12% above the WOZ value of €347,000 (reference date 1 January 2025). The average asking price for apartments in Hoogeveen is around €384,722, so this home is priced on the high side. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 91 m², is €4,275.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². There is also a roof terrace of 23 m² facing south.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €347,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has fluctuated: it was €247,000 in 2022, rose to €371,000 in 2023, then dropped to €355,000 in 2024 and €347,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which could increase this risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Nettorama and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For primary education, obs Villa Kakelbont is on your doorstep, and R.K. Basisschool Titus Brandsma is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Perte is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Hoogeveen Centrum is even closer. The hospital Ziekenhuis Bethesda is about 1.2 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Tamboerpassage and Willemskade are within a five-minute walk, with lines 27, 30, 132 and 434. The train station Hoogeveen is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel within the region.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,450 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.38 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood where people look out for each other, help each other and tolerate each other." Another mentions that "the neighbourhood has many different cultures and everyone gets along with each other."
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, roof, wall and floor insulation, and cavity walls. Heating comes from a combination boiler, underfloor heating, block heating and a heat pump. This suggests the home is well equipped for energy efficiency.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, there is a roof terrace of 23 m² facing south, according to the agent. This provides outdoor space in the centre of Hoogeveen. The apartment is located on the second floor, so the terrace is a private outdoor area.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The monthly HOA fee is €270. This is a common cost for apartments in a building with shared facilities. The fee is used for maintenance of common areas and the building. It is important to consider this in your monthly costs.
