A modern home in the heart of Balk
This detached house on De Volharding 3 sits in the village of Balk, part of the municipality of De Fryske Marren. The home was built in 2021, so it is a recent addition to a street that feels settled and established. With an asking price of €785,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in De Fryske Marren is €492,854, which puts this home 59% above that figure.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this detached family home has 6 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 181 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 183 m². The plot is 551 m². The home is fully insulated and has partial underfloor heating with a heat pump. There is a garden around the house and an attached brick garage. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in Balk
Balk is a village where residents of the municipality of De Fryske Marren give an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings. Last night we had a New Year's drink. Very cosy... Also in summer such an evening. But the most important thing for me is... as a neighbourhood we are there for everyone. Whatever happens... Togetherness." Another resident adds: "In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door." A third notes: "It is usually quiet and there is nice nature outside, only the roads are not so great." The village has around 4,460 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The neighbourhood of Balk offers a range of homes, from older properties to recent builds like this one.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is a couple of streets away, and Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger is within walking distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Balk, is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Gaasterland is a five-minute walk. Bus stops on Meineszleane and Van Swinderenstraat, served by lines 41 and 44, are within a short walk. The nearest train station, Koudum-Molkwerum, is about 11.7 km away. The municipality of De Fryske Marren covers a wide area with villages like Balk at its heart.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €619,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 376%, from €130,000 to €619,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kingma & Walinga makelaars en taxateurs Lemmer.
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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 Volharding 3, Balk
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €785,000 is 59% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €492,854. The price per square metre is €4,337, based on the agent's listed living area. This is a significant premium, so the home is priced on the high side relative to other properties currently on the market in Balk.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 6 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 181 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 183 m². The plot is 551 m². There is a garden around the house and an attached brick garage. The property is freehold.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €619,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 376%, from €130,000 in 2020 to €619,000 in 2025. This reflects the strong growth in property values in the area.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and the current flood risk is also low.
What amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl is about 727 metres away. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is 289 metres away, and Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger is 673 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Balk, is 319 metres away, and Service Apotheek Gaasterland is 503 metres away. Bus stops on Meineszleane and Van Swinderenstraat, served by lines 41 and 44, are within walking distance.
What is the neighbourhood of Balk like?
Residents of the municipality of De Fryske Marren give an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident mentions a strong sense of togetherness, saying "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings." Another says "In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door." A third notes it is "usually quiet" with "nice nature outside." Balk has around 4,460 inhabitants.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and has partial underfloor heating with a heat pump.
How many sources list this property?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kingma & Walinga makelaars en taxateurs Lemmer. The listing is available through at least three sources, so you can find it on various platforms.
