A quiet spot in Houtigehage
Buorren 22 sits on a quiet road in Houtigehage, a village in the municipality of Smallingerland. The detached house was built in 2002 and has an energy label B. The asking price is €460,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Smallingerland is €461,250.
The home itself
This detached house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 144 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 141 m². The plot is 620 m². The house has a garden around it and a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is freehold.
Life in Houtigehage
Houtigehage is a small village with around 935 residents. Residents of 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 resident describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood". The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this village specifically. About 71% of homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Houtigehage neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, De Wiksel, is just around the corner. For groceries, the Aldi is about three kilometres away, with Jumbo and Lidl slightly further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Rottevalle, a couple of streets away in Rottevalle, and the BENU Apotheek Harkema is about 3.6 kilometres away. The bus stop Houtigehage, Buorren is on your doorstep, served by lines 13, 6601 and 6602. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 11 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €493,000. The asking price is 7% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €335,000 to €493,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low 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.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Flexibele Makelaar and 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 Buorren 22, Houtigehage
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €460,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €493,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 141 m², is €3,262.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 144 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 141 m². The plot is 620 m². There is a garden around the house and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be relatively moderate. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property inspection.
Which schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is De Wiksel, about 218 metres away. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include Gearwurkingsskoalle de Wâldiik and Samenwerkingsschool De Frissel. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4.7 kilometres away.
What public transport options are there?
The bus stop Houtigehage, Buorren is about 53 metres away, served by lines 13, 6601 and 6602. There are also stops at Houtigehage, De Grins and Boelenslaan, Spekloane. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 11.4 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of 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 describes it as "Safe and social control." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Houtigehage.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €335,000 to €493,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €359,000 to €418,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
