De Blokken 57

The asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €321,429, but that average includes all property types. Detached houses are scarce here, only 7 are for sale, and this one has a large 695 m² plot. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €341,333, so the price is on the high side, but the plot size and detached typology justify a premium.

Zwartemeer-Centrum is very family-friendly. About a third of households have children, and residents praise the quiet streets, playgrounds, and nearby schools. One resident says: 'Good neighbours, mostly young people with children, also 2 schools, small neighbourhood shop.' Another mentions that children can play safely in the playground. The area scores 9.63 out of 10 from three reviews.

The SPAR is just 158 metres away, so you can walk there in two minutes. For a larger supermarket, the nearest Lidl is about 3 km away, and other options like Boni, PLUS, and Aldi are within 3.3 km. Most daily shopping can be done at the SPAR, but a car is useful for bigger trips.

Two primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool 't Swarte Meer at 158 metres and Basisschool De Banier at 223 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.1 km away, so children typically take the bus or are driven. There are also several primary schools within 3.5 km, including Sint-Henricusschool and Pastoor Middelkoopschool.

The nearest train station is 14.5 km away, so commuting by rail requires a drive or bus to the station. Most residents rely on cars for longer journeys. The neighbourhood has good road access, and Emmen town centre is about 15 minutes by car.

The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age (built in 1972). It means the property is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as modern homes. Heating costs will be moderate, but you could improve the label by adding insulation or solar panels. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, and 25% have label B.

The plot is 695 m², which is very generous for a detached house in this area. The exact layout of the garden is not described in the listing, but the size suggests plenty of outdoor space for children, pets, or gardening. Most homes in the neighbourhood have gardens, as 96% are single-family houses.

Yes, residents describe the street as very quiet. One review says: 'Very quiet street, children can play nicely in the playground.' The neighbourhood has a low urbanity level (5 out of 5, with 5 being the least urban), so traffic noise is minimal. It's a peaceful residential area with a village feel.