Burgemeester Falkenaweg 76
Midden, Heerenveen
AreaA spacious detached home on a busy road
This detached house on Burgemeester Falkenaweg 76 sits in the Midden neighbourhood of Heerenveen, a part of town where residents describe living as wonderfully quiet. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €416,611. That puts this home roughly 43% above the neighbourhood average, a gap that reflects its size and character. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,764, while this home is listed at €2,729 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at detached houses in Heerenveen, this one stands out for its generous proportions.
Inside the home
Built in 1960, this detached house offers 8 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 243 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 218 m². The plot measures 539 m² in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a garden around the house and an attached brick garage. It is fully owned, with no leasehold. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing (partly double glazed), wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, warm-air heating and partial underfloor heating. The property is described as being on a busy road, with a sheltered position and in the centre.
The Midden neighbourhood
Midden is a neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "We live there wonderfully quietly." Another adds: "Wonderfully quiet living.. nice neighbours..." A third resident notes: "You can really relax here and the neighbours are nice..." The neighbourhood has around 3,745 inhabitants, with a mix of ages: 27% are between 25 and 45, and another 27% are 65 or older. About 53% of households are single-person households. The housing stock consists of 2,070 homes, of which 57% are single-family homes and 36% are owner-occupied. In terms of safety, there were 188 crimes recorded in the area, a figure you can interpret for yourself. For more on the Midden neighbourhood, the reviews suggest a peaceful setting.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Ekoplaza, is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Aldi a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn. For schools, Bornego College, locatie Junior, is a five-minute walk, and IKC Sint Jozef primary school is. The nearest GP is Groepspraktijk Huisartsen De Compaenen, and the pharmacy, Alphega Apotheek Swarte, is. For public transport, the bus stop Heerenveen, Burg. Kuperusplein, is a five-minute walk, with lines 15, 17 and 48. The nearest train station, Heerenveen, is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Frisius Medisch Centrum Heerenveen, is. All of this is within the municipality of Heerenveen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €590,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €397,000 to €590,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, based on 2023 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1960 on peat soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kraak & Donker Makelaardij and Kraak & Tulner Makelaardij 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.
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About Burgemeester Falkenaweg 76, Heerenveen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €590,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 49%, from €397,000 in 2020 to €590,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this detached house has 8 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 243 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 218 m². The plot is 539 m². There is a garden around the house and an attached brick garage. The home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, but it does not directly tell you about the insulation quality. However, the agent mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing (partly double glazed), wall insulation and floor insulation. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual costs depend on your usage and the efficiency of the heating system.
What are the risks related to foundation and flooding in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza at 660 metres, with Jumbo and Aldi at 702 metres, and Albert Heijn at 721 metres. For schools, Bornego College, locatie Junior, is at 523 metres, and IKC Sint Jozef primary school is at 795 metres. The nearest GP is Groepspraktijk Huisartsen De Compaenen at 758 metres, and the pharmacy is Alphega Apotheek Swarte at 741 metres. The hospital is at 1,686 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Heerenveen, Burg. Kuperusplein, at 504 metres, with bus lines 15, 17 and 48. There are also stops at Rottumerweg (521 metres, line 17) and Gruttostraat (603 metres, lines 15 and 17). The nearest train station is Heerenveen, at 1,286 metres. These distances are approximate and based on the data provided.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Midden neighbourhood give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "We live there wonderfully quietly." Another says: "Wonderfully quiet living.. nice neighbours..." A third notes: "You can really relax here and the neighbours are nice..." The neighbourhood has around 3,745 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre for this home is €2,729, based on the agent's floor area of 218 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,764. This means the price per square metre for this home is lower than the neighbourhood average, which is notable given the larger living area.
Is the home located on a busy road?
Yes, according to the agent, the home is situated on a busy road, but it also has a sheltered position and is in the centre. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. These are area-level indications.
What is the ownership situation?
The home is in full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning you own the property and the land it stands on. There is no leasehold mentioned. The plot size is 539 m², and the home has an attached brick garage. This information comes from the agent's listing.
