A spacious home in the heart of Friesland
Balk is a village where the water is never far away and life moves at a gentle pace. This detached house on De Wurdze 53 sits in a quiet residential area, with the village centre and the Gaasterland hills within easy reach. The asking price of €885,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €507,560. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in De Fryske Marren is €3,599 per m², while this home is listed at €4,634 per m².
A home built for comfort
Built in 2005, this house offers 281 m² of living space according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 191 m². The plot measures 680 m². Inside, you will find four rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, with a volume of 897 m³. The home is fully insulated, with cavity wall insulation, double glazing, floor insulation, roof insulation and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a heat pump with partial underfloor heating, and the property faces southwest.
Life in Balk
Balk is a village of about 4,460 residents, where a sense of community runs deep. Residents across the municipality of De Fryske Marren give their living environment an average score of 7.93, 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 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 a mix of ages, with 29% of residents aged 65 or over, and a housing stock that is 54% owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the municipality of De Fryske Marren.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you can walk to Lidl, just around the corner, or PLUS, a couple of streets away. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is a ten-minute walk, and csg Bogerman Balk for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Balk and Service Apotheek Gaasterland are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Balk, Van Swinderenstraat is just around the corner, served by lines 41 and 44. The nearest train station, Koudum-Molkwerum, is about 11 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €655,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 35% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €387,000 to €655,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 38 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate risks are also low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Huisman Makelaars and other platforms.
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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 Wurdze 53, Balk
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €885,000 is 74% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €507,560. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,599, while this home is listed at €4,634 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the living area of this home?
The BAG registration states a living area of 281 m², while the agent lists 191 m². The plot is 680 m² according to both sources. The home has four rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, with a volume of 897 m³. The agent's listing is the basis for the price per m² calculation.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €655,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 35% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 69%, from €387,000 in 2020 to €655,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the foundation and climate risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. Climate risks are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Lidl is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is a ten-minute walk, and csg Bogerman Balk for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Balk and Service Apotheek Gaasterland are both a couple of streets away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Balk, Van Swinderenstraat, just around the corner, served by lines 41 and 44. Another stop, Harich, Harich Rotonde, is a couple of streets away with lines 41, 44 and 9571. The nearest train station is Koudum-Molkwerum, about 11 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Balk has about 4,460 residents, with a mix of ages and 29% aged 65 or over. Residents across the municipality of De Fryske Marren give their living environment an average score of 7.93, based on ten reviews. One resident highlights the togetherness in the street, while another notes it is usually quiet with nice nature outside.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated, with cavity wall insulation, double glazing, floor insulation, roof insulation and wall insulation. Heating is provided by a heat pump with partial underfloor heating.
