Houtlaan 49
Noord-Oost zuid, Smallingerland
AreaA pre-war end-of-terrace house in Drachten
This 1937 end-of-terrace house sits in the Noord-Oost zuid neighbourhood of Drachten, a part of town with a lived-in, established feel. The asking price of €200,000 is on the low side compared with recent sales in the area, and it is also below the municipal valuation. For context, the asking price sits 24% below the WOZ value, which is a notable gap. If you are looking at the wider market, end-of-terrace houses in Smallingerland give a sense of what similar homes go for in the municipality.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers four rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over three floors, with a volume of 287 m³. The living area is listed at 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 77 m². The plot shows a similar difference: the BAG registration gives 164 m², the agent lists 258 m². The house has a rear garden facing north, and parking is available. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
The Noord-Oost zuid neighbourhood
Noord-Oost zuid is a compact neighbourhood with around 835 residents, many of them living alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.89, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another describes it as "Safe and social control." A third resident is more mixed, mentioning noise from the quays and nightlife: "very cosy... but enormously chaotic!" The neighbourhood has a high address density, making it a strongly urban area. For more on the area, see the Noord-Oost zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Poiesz and Aldi a couple of streets away. For schools, De Zwaai and OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum are both on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bult and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen are both just around the corner. Bus stop Drachten, Noorderbuurt is a five-minute walk away, served by lines 13 and 21. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 km away. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €263,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 24% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €161,000 to €263,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise load is 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though this is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarswerk. The listing is available through more than one source.
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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 Houtlaan 49, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €200,000 is 24% below the WOZ value of €263,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 63%, from €161,000 to €263,000.
What is the layout of this house?
The house has four rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 287 m³. The living area is listed as 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 77 m². There is a rear garden facing north, and parking is available on the property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The house was built in 1937, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1937, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment, but the indication itself is low.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise load at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data sources. Residents of the district have also mentioned noise from the quays and nightlife in their reviews.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 328 metres. Poiesz is at 406 metres, Aldi at 447 metres, and Lidl at 507 metres. Dirk is slightly further at 559 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
De Zwaai, a secondary special education school, is on your doorstep at 122 metres. OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum, a secondary school, is at 136 metres. For primary education, Het Mozaïek is at 528 metres and OBS De Kameleon at 541 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Noorderbuurt, about 274 metres away, served by lines 13 and 21. Drachten, Zuidkade is at 454 metres with line 20. The main hub, Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, is at 630 metres with many lines. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 km away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.89, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another describes it as "Safe and social control." A third mentions noise from the quays and nightlife, calling it "enormously chaotic."
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk is indicated as low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home.
