Westerstraat 30
Drachten centrum, Smallingerland
A compact apartment in the heart of Drachten
Westerstraat 30 sits in the middle of Drachten, a town where daily life unfolds on foot. This apartment from 1985 offers a living area of 60 square metres, which is 58% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 square metres. The asking price of €219,000 is in line with the market, sitting 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €415,063. For context, apartments in Smallingerland give a sense of what else is available in the area.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 60 square metres according to the BAG registration. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected. The home was built in 1985, so it is a product of its era.
The Drachten centrum neighbourhood
Drachten centrum is a lively part of town with a real sense of community. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another adds: "Safe and social control." A third resident describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood". The area has 1,370 inhabitants, with 41% aged 65 or over. This is the Drachten centrum neighbourhood, a place where many people live alone, as 59% of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, with Aldi just around the corner and Lidl a couple of streets away. Primary school De Swetten is a five-minute walk, and secondary school OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum is similarly close. Huisartsenpraktijk Bult is just around the corner, with Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen nearby. Bus stop Drachten, Noorderbuurt is a couple of streets away, served by lines 13 and 21. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 kilometres away. This all sits within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ and address data
The road traffic noise level at this address is 48 dB Lden, which does not exceed the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Sinnema Makelaardij & Assurantiën.
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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 Westerstraat 30, Drachten
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €219,000. This is in line with the market, sitting 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €415,063. The price per square metre is €3,650 based on the BAG living area of 60 square metres, which is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €3,023 per square metre.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 60 square metres according to the BAG registration. This is 58% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 square metres. The apartment was built in 1985 and has an energy label of C.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 48 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This does not exceed the noise standard. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not a measurement taken inside this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Poiesz supermarket is just 40 metres away, making it the closest option. Aldi is at 138 metres and Lidl at 167 metres. Albert Heijn is at 387 metres and Dirk at 522 metres, so there are plenty of grocery options within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Primary school De Swetten is 353 metres away, and the Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is at 478 metres. For secondary education, OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum is 361 metres away. There are 41 schools within 5 kilometres in total.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Drachten, Noorderbuurt is 185 metres away, served by lines 13 and 21. The larger hub at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein is 598 metres away with many more lines including 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden at about 16 kilometres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Drachten centrum has 1,370 inhabitants, with 41% aged 65 or over. Most households are single-person, at 59%. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland rate their living environment at 8.04 out of 10, with one resident noting it is "close to all the amenities you need" and another describing it as "Safe and social control".
Is there a hospital nearby?
Nij Smellinghe hospital is 1,384 metres away in Drachten. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Bult at 238 metres, and the nearest pharmacy is Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen at 263 metres.






