A social rental apartment in Joure
This apartment on Westermarwei sits in Joure, a town known for its water and its clocks. It is a social housing rental, which means the rent is set at a level tied to the national system. At €633 per month, the price is in line with what you would expect for a social rental of this size. For context, the asking price sits close to the average for apartments in De Fryske Marren.
The Joure, Westermeer neighbourhood
The Joure, Westermeer neighbourhood is home to around 2,300 people, with a mix of ages and household types. One resident review gives the area a score of 8 out of 10, though the single comment notes: "Neighbourhood is going downhill. Lately more trouble from loitering youths causing nuisance. Physical and verbal violence." That is one perspective, and the overall score suggests many residents are still satisfied. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with a good share of families and a notable number of single-person households.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with the Lidl a couple of streets away and the Poiesz a short walk further. For school runs, OBS Westermarskoalle is a five-minute walk, and the Protestant Christian primary school It Haskerfjild is a little further. The nearest secondary school is about 2.5 km away, so older children will need a bike or a lift. The area is part of the municipality of De Fryske Marren, which covers a large rural region with plenty of water and open space.
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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 Westermarwei 58, Joure
Is €633 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €633 per month is set for a social housing apartment of 46 m². Social rents are capped by national rules, so the figure is not a market price in the usual sense. It is in line with what you would expect for a property of this type and size in the current social housing system.
What does the energy label A mean for this home?
The energy label A is the most efficient label on the scale. It is an official registration, which means the home meets a high standard for energy performance. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared with homes with less efficient labels.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The Jumbo is about 450 metres away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. The Lidl is roughly 630 metres, and the Poiesz is about 800 metres. For a wider choice, the Aldi is just under a kilometre and the Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school, OBS Westermarskoalle, is about 590 metres away, a walk of around seven minutes. The Protestant Christian school It Haskerfjild is about 700 metres, and OBS Twa Fjilden is about 760 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.5 km away.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
The neighbourhood has an average score of 8 out of 10 based on one review. The single comment mentions recent trouble with loitering youths and some incidents of violence. That is one resident's experience, and the overall score suggests many others are still positive about the area.
Is there a train station nearby?
The nearest train station is about 8.8 km away. That means you would need to drive or take a bus to reach it. The distance is not unusual for a town like Joure, which is more oriented towards local roads and cycling.
