De Wiken oost, Smallingerland
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Bûtewacht sits in a quiet residential part of Drachten. With 131 m² of living space and a 167 m² plot, it is considerably larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €289,000 is 29% above the local average of €224,000, which reflects the extra space. For comparison, end-of-terrace houses in Smallingerland vary widely in size and price.
De Wiken oost is a mixed residential area built in the 1970s, so all homes date from that period. The population is diverse: a third of households are singles, and about a quarter have children. Incomes are around the national average. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The De Wiken oost neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel with an address density of 1,113 per km².
For daily groceries, Poiesz is just around the corner, with Aldi and Albert Heijn also a couple of streets away. A primary school, Basisschool De Parel, is on your doorstep, and secondary schools like CSG Liudger Raai are a five-minute walk. The area has a park within a ten-minute walk, and a GP surgery is about a kilometre away. The municipality of Smallingerland offers further amenities in Drachten centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Sinnema Makelaardij & Assurantiën.
Details of this home
Bûtewacht 36, Drachten
Data from De Wiken oost
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About Bûtewacht 36, Drachten
The asking price is 29% above the average asking price in De Wiken oost, which is €224,000. However, this house is also 52% larger than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €305,000, so the price is in line with what larger homes have achieved.
The energy label is D. This is common for a house built in 1975, and it means heating costs will be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 75% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 20.7 km away, so this home is not ideal for a daily train commute. Drachten itself has no railway station; the closest options are in Heerenveen or Leeuwarden.
Basisschool De Parel is just 115 metres away, so primary school is on your doorstep. For secondary education, CSG Liudger Raai (havo/vwo) is 350 metres away, and CSG Liudger Splitting (vmbo) is 411 metres away. Several other schools are within walking distance.
Currently there are 5 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, which is a limited supply. The average time on market for sold homes is 38 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The plot is 167 m², which is generous for an end-of-terrace house. The listing does not specify whether there is a garden, but the plot size suggests outdoor space is likely.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Wiken oost