Boven Westerdiep 122
Veendam-Sorghvliet, Veendam
AreaA detached home with space to breathe
Tucked away on Boven Westerdiep, this detached house from 1976 sits in Veendam-Sorghvliet, a part of Veendam where life moves at its own pace. With a plot of 622 m², there is room to spread out, both inside and out. The asking price of €435,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in Veendam.
Inside the house
Step inside and you find five rooms spread over two floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area measures 105 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 108 m². The home has roof, wall and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating. Outside, there is a back garden of 263 m² facing west, plus parking space on the property. The energy label is C.
Life in Veendam-Sorghvliet
Residents across the district of Veendam give their living environment an average score of 9 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as safe and accessible. Another notes that many amenities are close by, with beautiful buildings, plenty of greenery and friendly, helpful neighbours, though there is some litter here and there. A third resident mentions that shops are gradually making way for eateries, and that a 24/7 gym attracts what they call riffraff, with fast-riding fatbikes even in the pedestrian area. The municipality is green, with a pleasant walking park nearby. Around 62% of homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Veendam-Sorghvliet neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Lidl and Poiesz a couple of streets away. IKC Mgr. Bekkers primary school is on your doorstep, and there is secondary education within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and De Breehorn are just around the corner, served by lines 171 and 510, and Veendam train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital is further out, in Scheemda. All within the municipality of Veendam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, above the Dutch standard, while railway and industrial noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, as is current heat stress, though heat stress is expected to be 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 Makelaar Idee.
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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 Boven Westerdiep 122, Veendam
What does the asking price of €435,000 say about the market position of this home?
The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in Veendam. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 105 m², comes to €4,143. With a plot of 622 m², the price reflects both the house and the substantial outdoor space. Whether that represents good value depends on your own assessment of the property and its surroundings.
How is the house laid out?
The detached house has five rooms across two floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 105 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The home has roof, wall and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating. There is a back garden of 263 m² facing west, plus parking space on the property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size and age. The house has roof, wall and floor insulation, which helps keep heat in.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the district of Veendam give their living environment an average score of 9 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident calls the area safe and accessible. Another mentions many amenities, beautiful buildings, plenty of greenery and friendly neighbours, though with some litter. A third notes that shops are being replaced by eateries and that a 24/7 gym attracts what they describe as riffraff, with fast-riding fatbikes in the pedestrian area.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Jumbo is 708 metres away, with Lidl at 962 metres and Poiesz at 977 metres. IKC Mgr. Bekkers primary school is just 126 metres from the home, and there is secondary education at Winkler Prins, about 739 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Sorghvliet is 593 metres away, and Service Apotheek Sorghvliet pharmacy is 566 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are very close by. Veendam, Prins Bernhardlaan is 132 metres away and served by line 171, while Veendam, De Breehorn is 142 metres away with line 510. The nearest train station is Veendam, at 1,384 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Ommelander Ziekenhuis Groningen, is in Scheemda, about 11.2 kilometres away.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 4 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from 2022 to 2024, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is based on public data at address level, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications are also low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but expected to be medium by 2050.
