A spacious home in a quiet village
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this detached house on De Oester 4 in Kornhorn offers a sheltered setting. The village itself is small, with just under 500 residents, and sits within the municipality of Westerkwartier. At €535,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Westerkwartier is €427,125, and this home is the most expensive of the four currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
The home itself
Built in 2000, this detached family home spans three floors and offers seven rooms, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 150 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 161 m²; the plot is 737 m² in both. The home has a garden all around, full ownership, and is heated with a central heating boiler. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Kornhorn
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some residents are very positive: "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe," says one. Another describes the area as having "dreamy landscapes formed by meadows," and notes that people are "friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable." However, one resident shares a very different experience, mentioning bullying and feeling unhappy in their current living situation. With such contrasting views, it is clear that experiences vary. The neighbourhood itself has 222 homes, of which 75% are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Kornhorn neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, the nearest supermarket is Poiesz, a couple of streets away, with an Aldi and a Lidl also within a ten-minute walk. The closest primary school, sws De Groene Borg, is just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a short drive. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Abel Tasman in Grootegast, and the pharmacy, ArtsenApotheek Grootegast, is nearby. For public transport, the bus stop Kornhorn, Kerkweide is on your doorstep, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. The nearest train station is in Grijpskerk, about 9.5 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Westerkwartier offers a rural setting with these essentials within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €479,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 96%, from €244,000 to €479,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Mijn Makelaar Westerkwartier.
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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 Oester 4, Kornhorn
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €535,000 is 25% above the average asking price of €427,125 for homes currently for sale in Kornhorn. It is also the most expensive of the four homes on the market in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 150 m², is €3,567, which is 53% higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,330 per m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 150 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 161 m². The plot is 737 m². The home has a garden all around and is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €479,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 96%, from €244,000 in 2020 to €479,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the risk indications for this address?
At the address level, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 3 km away, with an Aldi and Lidl within 4.5 km. The closest primary school, sws De Groene Borg, is about 367 m away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Abel Tasman in Grootegast, about 3.5 km away, and the pharmacy is ArtsenApotheek Grootegast, about 4.3 km away. The nearest hospital is Nij Smellinghe in Drachten, about 12.5 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Kornhorn, Kerkweide, about 121 m away, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. Other stops in the village include Kornhorn, Curringestraat and Kornhorn, Hornhuusstraat, all within 500 m. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 9.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in the area?
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some praise the area as child-friendly, quiet and safe, while another mentions friendly and approachable people. However, one resident reports a negative experience with bullying and feeling unhappy. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Kornhorn neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The home is heated with a central heating boiler. The label indicates the energy performance of the home, which can help you estimate energy costs.
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