A 1928 detached house on a busy road
This detached house from 1928 sits on De Meer in the De Folgeren centrum neighbourhood of Drachten, a part of the municipality of Smallingerland. The asking price of €240,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €357,333 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale here. According to the agent, the living area is 61 m², which is 51% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 124 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €3,934. For comparison, detached houses in Smallingerland are listed at an average of €2,869 per m².
The home itself
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 339 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 140 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. A detached brick garage provides parking or storage. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing and is heated by gas heaters. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs. The BAG registration lists the living area as 83 m², while the agent states 61 m².
De Folgeren centrum
Residents of the district De Folgeren, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.98, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood", while another mentions "Wonderful living" with "Attentive and helpful" neighbours. However, a third review is negative, scoring just 1.0. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,515 inhabitants, with a mix of ages: 27% are between 25 and 45, and 28% are between 45 and 65. About 40% of households are single-person households. For more details, see the De Folgeren centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Aldi supermarkets are both just around the corner,, while the Poiesz is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, It Ambyld is a couple of streets away, and OBS De Bolder is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Van Elselo, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 20 stops at Drachten, Ringweg on your doorstep, and lines 13 and 21 at Drachten, Stationsweg just around the corner. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 14.8 km away. The municipality of Smallingerland covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality, was €282,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €176,000 to €282,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dijkstra Heida Makelaars Taxateurs 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 De Meer 8, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €240,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €282,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, but the actual market price depends on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 339 m³. The living area is stated as 61 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 83 m². There is a rear garden of 140 m² facing north, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage.
What does the energy label G mean for this home?
The energy label G is the least efficient label on the scale, so you can expect high heating costs. The home is heated by gas heaters and has partial double glazing, according to the agent. The label is based on the property's characteristics, but it does not tell you the exact condition of the insulation or installations. The actual energy costs will depend on usage and future improvements.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from KCAF. The soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1928, which is before 1970, and in this postcode area, 37% of properties were built before 1970. No further details are available.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, according to 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement at the property itself. The home is described by the agent as being on a busy road and in a residential area, which may contribute to the noise level.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Aldi, both at about 177 metres, so they are just around the corner. The Poiesz is about 1,150 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are 15 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is Kentalis De Skelp, a special education school, at about 122 metres. De Saffier, also special education, is at 509 metres. For primary education, It Ambyld is at 597 metres and OBS De Bolder at 655 metres. There are 40 schools within 5 km, including secondary and special education options.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Ringweg, at about 114 metres, served by line 20. Drachten, Stationsweg, at 185 metres, has lines 13 and 21. Drachten, Het Noord, at 308 metres, has lines 13, 20 and 21. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 14.8 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district De Folgeren, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.98, based on six reviews. One resident calls it a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood", while another mentions "Wonderful living" with "Attentive and helpful" neighbours. However, one review is very negative, scoring 1.0. The reviews cover the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m², based on the agent's living area of 61 m², is €3,934. The average asking price per m² for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €2,869. This means the price per m² is higher than the neighbourhood average, partly because the living area is smaller than the average of 124 m².
