A quiet spot in Eext
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Eext, this end-of-terrace house from 1971 offers a calm setting in the heart of Drenthe. The village itself is small and peaceful, with around 1,275 residents, and the home sits in a residential area that feels a world away from the bustle. The asking price is €319,000. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Aa en Hunze are part of the local housing market, where the average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €504,750.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m², and the plot measures 337 m². The property comes with a front garden and a rear garden of 128 m² facing northwest, plus a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, a central heating boiler, and is sold as full ownership. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes.
Life in Eext
Eext is a village where life moves at its own pace, and residents seem to appreciate that. One resident of the municipality of Aa en Hunze, where Eext sits, describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood" that is "clean and well-maintained," with shops and schools within cycling distance. Another notes that "contact with immediate neighbours is good" and that there is a sense of social control without being intrusive. However, not all feedback is glowing: one resident, speaking about the wider municipality, mentions concerns about safety in Gieten, particularly in the evenings, and a lack of facilities for young people. Based on four reviews across the municipality, the average score is 7.6 out of 10, so opinions vary. The village itself has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents over 65 and a third of households with children, giving it a balanced, family-friendly feel. The Eext neighbourhood is home to around 551 dwellings, mostly owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is the Jumbo, about a ten-minute walk away, with a Lidl just a bit further. Primary school children can walk to Basisschool Prins Willem Alexander in about ten minutes, while secondary education is available at Dr. Nassau College, a couple of streets away. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk N. van der Meer, is in Gieten, roughly a five-minute drive, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Oostermoer, is nearby. Public transport is within easy reach: the bus stop at Eext, Kerkstraat, is just around the corner and serves line 418, while the P+R Gieten stop, about a ten-minute walk, offers multiple lines including 59, 77, 158, 300, 310, 312, 400, and 418. The nearest train station is in Assen, about 11 km away. The municipality of Aa en Hunze offers a rural setting with good links to larger towns.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €273,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 17% above this municipal valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 78%, from €153,000 in 2020 to €273,000 in 2025. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is below the legal norm, and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, also within limits. The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with only 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot, and the soil is sandy. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain is elevated, while the current and 2050 flood risk is low, as is heat stress. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including NAMACO Aa & Hunze and its listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Esweg 3, Eext
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €319,000 is 37% below the average asking price of €504,750 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €497,000, and prices range from €275,000 to €750,000. This places the home at the lower end of the local market, though no judgement is made here about whether it is high or low relative to the home's features.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The plot measures 337 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 128 m² facing northwest, plus a detached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €273,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 78%, from €153,000 in 2020 to €273,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, only 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities and how far are they?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 2.8 km away, with Lidl slightly further. The closest primary school is Basisschool Prins Willem Alexander, about 900 m away, and the secondary school Dr. Nassau College is about 2 km away. The GP practice is in Gieten, about 1.7 km away, and the pharmacy is about 2.5 km away.
What is public transport like in the area?
The nearest bus stop is Eext, Kerkstraat, about 460 m away, serving line 418. The P+R Gieten stop, about 1.6 km away, offers multiple lines including 59, 77, 158, 300, 310, 312, 400, and 418. The nearest train station is in Assen, about 11 km away.
What do residents say about living in the area?
Residents of the municipality of Aa en Hunze give an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood" that is "clean and well-maintained," while another mentions good neighbourly contact and a sense of social control. However, one review raises concerns about safety in Gieten, particularly in the evenings.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is the least efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, which may help, but the label itself indicates lower overall efficiency.
