A grand old apartment in the heart of Vries
On the Westerstraat, in the middle of the village of Vries, stands this apartment from 1900. The village has a friendly, green character, and the street is part of the historic centre. With a living area of 124 m², this is a spacious home. The asking price of €674,500 is on the high side, compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For a sense of the wider market, you can compare it with other apartments in Tynaarlo.
The home itself
This apartment dates from 1900 and has an energy label E. The agent does not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, or about the garden, insulation or heating. The living area is 124 m² according to the BAG registration. The price per square metre is €5,440, based on that BAG area.
Vries, a village with a mixed reputation
Vries is a village of about 4,000 residents, where a third of the population is 65 or older. Residents of the municipality of Tynaarlo give their living environment an average score of 7.69, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very quiet, and the people are very friendly", adding that it is lively and that many people you meet are kind. Another resident is less positive, writing: "No social cohesion. Bad. Village-like. Families driven away. Cronyism." A third review mentions that the village is "Beautiful green" and "Green and safe". The reviews are few, so they give only a limited picture. The village is part of the municipality of Tynaarlo.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Aldi is a ten-minute walk away. Kindcentrum De Holtenhoek, a primary school, is just around the corner, and De Vijverstee is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Marke is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Vries is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Vries, Centrum and Vries, Gemeentehuis are a five-minute walk, served by lines 50, 109 and 410. The nearest train station is Assen, about 9.4 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €438,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 54% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €328,000 to €438,000. The address data also include area-level indications. The noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is medium, while the current flood risk is low. 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 Hopma 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Westerstraat 7, Vries
What is the asking price of this apartment?
The asking price is €674,500. The price per square metre is €5,440, based on the BAG living area of 124 m². Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €573,365, this price is on the high side. The price verdict is precomputed against that neighbourhood average.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home dates from 1900, which is a fact about its age, not a judgement on its state.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €438,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 54% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €328,000 to €438,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address data show a road traffic noise level of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The climate data indicate a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low. The flood risk for 2050 is also low. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this particular property. The heat stress indication is low now, but medium for 2050.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, at about 111 metres. The Aldi is about 1.8 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other supermarkets, such as Coop, Jumbo and Lidl, are further away, at distances of more than 6 km. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Marke, at about 225 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Kindcentrum De Holtenhoek, a primary school, is about 130 metres away, just around the corner. De Vijverstee, another primary school, is about 667 metres away. There are also schools for special education within about a kilometre. Secondary education is further away, at about 8.1 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Vries, Centrum and Vries, Gemeentehuis, both about 350-430 metres away, served by lines 50, 109 and 410. The nearest train station is Assen, at about 9.4 km. The bus lines are given, but no destinations or travel times are stated.
What do residents say about living in Vries?
Residents of the municipality of Tynaarlo give their living environment an average score of 7.69, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very quiet, and the people are very friendly", and mentions that it is lively and safe. Another resident writes: "No social cohesion. Bad. Village-like. Families driven away. Cronyism." A third review says the village is "Beautiful green" and "Green and safe".
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, balcony, garage, insulation or heating. As a result, the description of the home itself is limited to the type, year of construction, energy label and living area.
