Noorder Sluisstraat 40
Hem, Drechterland
AreaA quiet spot in Hem
Hem is a small village in West Friesland, where life moves at a gentle pace. This end-of-terrace house sits on the Noorder Sluisstraat, a street that feels calm and residential. The asking price of €395,000 is on the high side compared with other end-of-terrace houses in Drechterland, so it is worth weighing up what you get for the money.
The house itself
The house dates from 1970 and has an energy label C. According to the agent, the living area is 89 m², while the BAG registration records 113 m². The plot is listed as 285 m² by the agent, against 206 m² in the BAG registration. Inside there are five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The agent mentions a garden on the west, a front garden, a side garden and a sun terrace, plus a garage. The insulation is partly double glazing and the heating runs on a combi boiler.
Village life in Hem
Hem is a village where people know each other. Across the municipality of Drechterland, residents give an average score of 7.9, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy and helpful village", while another says it is "a quiet and fairly normal neighbourhood". The village has around 1,135 inhabitants, and the mix of ages is fairly even, with a noticeable share of older residents. It is not a place for big-city buzz, but that seems to be exactly what many people here appreciate. The municipality of Drechterland covers several small villages, each with its own character.
Amenities and transport
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, about a ten-minute walk away, and there are a few other options within a short drive. The Jozefschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is in Venhuizen, about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy is further out in Hoogkarspel. For public transport, the bus stop at Torenweg is on your doorstep, with lines 412 and 612. The nearest train station is Hoogkarspel, about 3.2 km away. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 35 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium, and that is expected to remain medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via "De Vliegende Makelaar".
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About Noorder Sluisstraat 40, Hem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Drechterland?
The asking price of €395,000 is on the high side compared with other end-of-terrace houses in Drechterland. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 89 m², comes to €4,438. There is no WOZ value stated in the listing, so there is no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 113 m². The plot is 285 m² according to the agent, against 206 m² in the BAG registration. There is a garden on the west, a front garden, a side garden and a sun terrace, plus a garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is not the most efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate, but not as low as with a more efficient label. The agent notes that the insulation is partly double glazing and the heating runs on a combi boiler. The year of construction is 1970, which is a fact about the building's age, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on public data from KCAF. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 56% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No advice is given here, just the facts as recorded.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The climate risk data for this address shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is medium, and that is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property. The figures are what they are, without any judgement on how they might affect the home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 1.2 km away, and there are several other supermarkets within 5 km. The Jozefschool primary school is about 1.1 km away, and there are more primary schools within a short distance. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Molenaar/Wolfe in Venhuizen, about 1.2 km away, and the pharmacy is in Hoogkarspel, about 3.8 km away.
How is the public transport in Hem?
The nearest bus stop is Hem, Torenweg, about 230 metres away, with bus lines 412 and 612. There are two more bus stops within a few hundred metres, both on line 412. The nearest train station is Hoogkarspel, about 3.2 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated, just the stops and lines that are available.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Drechterland, residents give an average score of 7.9, based on five reviews. One resident calls it a "cosy and helpful village", while another says it is "a quiet and fairly normal neighbourhood". These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the neighbourhood of Hem, so they give a general impression rather than a detailed picture of this street.
Is there a garden and outdoor space?
Yes, the agent mentions a garden on the west, a front garden, a side garden and a sun terrace. There is also a garage. The plot size is listed as 285 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 206 m². The outdoor space is described in the listing, but no further details are given about the layout or condition of the garden.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 35 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These figures come from public sources and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself. The levels are stated as they are, without any interpretation of how they might be experienced.
