A quiet spot on the water
This detached house sits on Buorren 42 in Rien, a small village in the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân. The setting is described by the agent as a quiet road, on navigable water, in a residential area, with an open and free view. The asking price is €475,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Súdwest-Fryslân is also €475,000, based on the single home currently available in this neighbourhood.
The home itself
Built in 1879, this detached family home offers 8 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 3 floors, with a volume of 762 m³. The agent lists the living area at 163 m², while the BAG registration records 223 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 341 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 35 m². The home has a rear garden of 96 m² with a sun terrace, accessible from the west via the back, and an attached brick garage. It is freehold, with roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler and electric heating. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Rien
Rien is a tiny place, with around 95 residents according to CBS data, and a large share of them are 65 or older. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.47, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood with lots of young people" and adds that it is safe with little traffic, ideal for children to play in the street. Another resident, who recently moved to the area, says: "I enjoy living in cosy Wommels, I've only just moved here but it's really nice, very quiet and everything you could need is here in the village." A third review notes that the neighbourhood is decent but ageing is starting to show, with few young people on the street. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the local area, see the Rien neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, SBS De Romte, is about a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the closest supermarket is Poiesz, a couple of streets away at roughly 4.2 km, with a Jumbo just under 5 km. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Swette in Boazum, about 2.4 km away, while the nearest pharmacy is Spoedapotheek Sneek, further out. The bus stop Rien, Rien is on your doorstep, served by lines 38, 8881 and 8882. The nearest train station is Mantgum, about 5.4 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân covers a wide rural area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1879 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 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 Makelaardij Hoekstra Sneek on Funda.
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About Buorren 42, Rien
What is the asking price for this detached house in Rien?
The asking price is €475,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,130, but this home is listed at €2,914 per m² based on the agent's living area of 163 m². No judgement is made here about whether the price is high or low; the figures are stated as they are.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this detached house has 8 rooms in total, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The home also has a rear garden of 96 m² with a sun terrace, an attached brick garage, and a volume of 762 m³. The living area is listed as 163 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 223 m². The plot is given as 341 m² by the agent, but the BAG registration states 35 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler and electric heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and no inference about the structural condition is made here.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the home was built in 1879 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations.
What are the flood risks for this home?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning that at heavy rain, there is a higher chance of water on the street or garden. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is medium for both the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a guarantee for this specific property. No advice is given here, only the facts as stated in the risk data.
What amenities are nearby, like schools and supermarkets?
The nearest primary school is SBS De Romte, about 844 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The closest supermarket is Poiesz, at about 4.2 km, with a Jumbo just under 5 km. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Swette in Boazum, about 2.4 km away. The nearest pharmacy is Spoedapotheek Sneek, about 6.8 km away. For public transport, the bus stop Rien, Rien is on your doorstep, with lines 38, 8881 and 8882.
How is the neighbourhood of Rien described by residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.47, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a cosy neighbourhood with lots of young people, safe with little traffic, ideal for children to play in the street. Another resident, who recently moved to the area, says it is very quiet and everything you need is in the village. A third review notes that the neighbourhood is decent but ageing is starting to show, with few young people on the street. These reviews describe the district, not this specific neighbourhood.
Is the home close to public transport?
Yes, the bus stop Rien, Rien is on your doorstep, at about 116 metres, served by bus lines 38, 8881 and 8882. The nearest train station is Mantgum, about 5.4 km away. There are also other bus stops nearby, such as Itens, Hervormde Kerk at about 1.2 km, and Lytsewierrum, Lytsewierrum at about 1.3 km. No travel times or destinations are stated here, only the stops and distances.
