Appelscha-Van Emstweg, Ooststellingwerf
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on van Emstplein sits in a peaceful part of Appelscha, a village in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf. With 48 m² of living space, it is compact and energy-efficient (label A). The asking price of €445,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,603 per m², but the home is one of only two currently for sale in the area. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Ooststellingwerf.
The neighbourhood Appelscha-Van Emstweg is a small residential area with 295 residents, many of whom are older (120 are 65+). Most homes are owner-occupied (79%) and the area is quiet, with a low urbanity score (4 out of 5). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description is based on CBS data. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with a third of homes built before 1945, a third between 1945 and 1990, and a third between 1990 and 2010.
For daily shopping, you have Poiesz just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink and Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot. A GP and a restaurant are both a five-minute walk away. The nearest train station is 19.7 km away, so a car is handy for longer journeys. The municipality Ooststellingwerf offers a rural setting with forests and heathland nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hup en Fidom Garantiemakelaars Beilen.
Details of this home
van Emstplein 45, Appelscha
Data from Appelscha-Van Emstweg
Data from Appelscha-Van Emstweg
2 within 5 km
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About van Emstplein 45, Appelscha
The asking price of €445,000 works out at about €9,271 per m², which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,603 per m². However, the apartment is one of only two for sale in the area, and the average sold price in the neighbourhood is €492,800. The price is on the high side given the compact size, but the energy label A and modern build year (1999) add value.
Appelscha-Van Emstweg is a quiet, residential area with mostly owner-occupied homes. The population is older, with 40% aged 65 or over. It has a low crime rate (3 incidents total) and a low urbanity score, meaning it is not densely built. Amenities like a GP, supermarket and primary school are within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 19.7 km away, so public transport connections are limited. A car or bicycle is recommended for longer journeys.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink (220 m) and Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot (622 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.8 km away.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a good environmental performance. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label A, while another 33.3% have label C and 33.3% have label D or lower.
Currently, there are only two homes for sale in Appelscha-Van Emstweg, including this apartment. The other listing is a larger property with a higher price. This limited supply means less competition for buyers.
6 homes in the district Appelscha