A quiet spot in Sauwerd
Tucked away on a quiet road with open views, this detached semi-bungalow from 2013 sits on a generous plot in the village of Sauwerd. The home is offered for €495,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, detached houses in Het Hogeland are the property type in question here.
The home itself
This semi-bungalow has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 518 m³. The living area is listed as 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 138 m². Outside, there is a rear garden of 297 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage. The home is heated by a combi boiler and is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the setting is rural with a free view.
Life in Sauwerd
Sauwerd is a village where residents of the municipality of Het Hogeland give an average score of 8.02, based on 13 reviews. One resident describes it as a place where "the villagers are very friendly and helpful", with regular activities like shuffleboard and an annual barbecue. Another resident, however, mentions that "young people break everything here" and that there is often rubbish and dog mess. The village has about 1,065 inhabitants, and a third of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the municipality of Het Hogeland.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Jumbo is just beyond that. Christelijke Basisschool De Meander is just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Sauwerd, is on your doorstep. The pharmacy is in Winsum, a few kilometres away. Bus stops on the Burchtweg are just around the corner, with lines 63, 65, 163 and 165, and Sauwerd train station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €403,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €264,000 to €403,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though the current flood risk is low. 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 Stenekes and makelaardij Stenekes on 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 Burchtweg 12, Sauwerd
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 23% above the WOZ value of €403,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €428,500.
What is the layout of the home?
The home is a semi-bungalow with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area as 95 m², while the BAG registration records 138 m². There is a rear garden of 297 m² facing south, a front garden, and a detached brick garage. The home is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €403,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the value increased by 53%, from €264,000 to €403,000. The asking price is 23% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels like in the area?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 14 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and the area is a KCAF attention zone, with 62% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about a ten-minute walk away, with a Jumbo slightly further. Christelijke Basisschool De Meander is just around the corner, and there are other primary schools within a few kilometres. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Sauwerd, is on your doorstep, while the pharmacy is in Winsum.
How is the public transport in Sauwerd?
The bus stop Sauwerd, Burchtweg is just around the corner, served by lines 63, 65, 163 and 165. Sauwerd train station is about 600 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This makes the village accessible by both bus and train.
What do residents say about living in the municipality?
Residents of the municipality of Het Hogeland give an average score of 8.02, based on 13 reviews. One resident says the village is "fantastic" and that "the villagers are very friendly and helpful", while another mentions that "young people break everything here" and that there is often rubbish. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
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