A quiet spot by the park
This end-of-terrace house sits on Veenscheiding 23 in De Venen centrum, a residential area in Drachten where the streets are calm and the park is right there. The home was built in 1968 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €299,500, it is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Smallingerland typically go for around €294,000.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 115 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 105 m². The plot is 270 m². There is a garden at the back (99 m²) and a front garden, with the rear garden facing north and accessible via the back alley. A carport provides parking. The property is freehold, and the agent notes double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The home is set alongside a park, on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in De Venen centrum
De Venen centrum is a small neighbourhood with about 1,440 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another adds: "Safe and social control." A third describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." The reviews reflect a general sense of contentment, though they speak for the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. Homes here tend to sell within about 20 days on average, according to recent sales. For more on the area, see the De Venen centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The nearest supermarket, Aldi, is just around the corner, with Poiesz a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For school runs, OBS De Pionier is on your doorstep, and several secondary schools are within a short walk, including PRO Drachten and CSG Liudger Splitting. Healthcare is close too: the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst is a ten-minute walk, the pharmacy Poliklinische Apotheek Nij Smellinghe is just around the corner, and the hospital Nij Smellinghe is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Drachten, Sportcentrum is just around the corner, served by lines 12, 13, 21, 23, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 17 km away. For a broader view, the municipality of Smallingerland has more on the region.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €258,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €171,000 to €258,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 80% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Noorderlicht Makelaars and Funda.
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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 Veenscheiding 23, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €299,500, while the WOZ value is €258,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 16% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen by 51% over the past five years, from €171,000 in 2020 to €258,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 115 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 105 m². The plot is 270 m². There is a rear garden of 99 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing north and accessible via the back alley. A carport is included.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which support energy efficiency. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific savings, and actual costs depend on usage.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970 (1968) and the fact that 80% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, Aldi, is about 768 metres away, with Poiesz at 991 metres and Albert Heijn at 1,036 metres. The primary school OBS De Pionier is just 98 metres away, and several secondary schools are within 300 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk J.P. Borst is 941 metres away, and the pharmacy and hospital are both within about 800 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Sportcentrum, about 286 metres away, served by lines 12, 13, 21, 23, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. Another stop, Drachten, Transferium Oost, is 407 metres away with many more lines. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 17 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another mentions "Safe and social control." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically De Venen centrum.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in De Venen centrum are sold on average within 20 days, according to recent sales data. This is based on 14 homes sold in the area. The average sold price was €277,232, which is below the current asking price of this home. This gives an indication of the local market pace.
