Dr. D. Bosstraat 17
Winschoten-Centrum, Oldambt
NeighbourhoodA classic detached house in the heart of Winschoten
This 1935 detached house sits on a quiet road in the centre of Winschoten, a town that feels both lively and green. With its pre-war character and a plot of 276 m², it offers a slice of history right in the middle of things. The asking price of €374,500 is on the high side compared to the average for detached houses in Oldambt, which goes for around €392,740, but the median price in the neighbourhood is €329,500.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 479 m³. The living area is listed as 124 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 145 m². The garden faces northeast and is accessible via the back, and the property is freehold. The agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Winschoten-Centrum neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give their living environment a solid 7.48 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhoods, very green and pleasant to live in!" Another mentions: "Ideally situated. Everything close by." The neighbourhood itself has about 4,500 inhabitants, and a large share of homes were built before 1945. It's a place where the centre is close at hand, and the forest is just opposite, as one reviewer notes. For a sense of what it's like to live here, the Winschoten-Centrum neighbourhood page offers more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For schools, Dollard College Pontis is on your doorstep, and CBS Maranatha is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Hommesplein is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is even closer. Bus stops on the Posttil and Gassingel are a short walk, with lines 13, 17, and 119, and the train station in Winschoten is a ten-minute walk. All this sits within the municipality of Oldambt, which offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €355,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €212,000 to €355,000. As for risks, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB and from rail 26 dB, both below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction era. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Makelaar Idee.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Dr. D. Bosstraat 17, Winschoten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €374,500 is 5% above the WOZ value of €355,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 67%, from €212,000 in 2020 to €355,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 124 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 145 m². The plot is 276 m². The garden faces northeast and is accessible via the back.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent does mention that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, which may help, but the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1935 on clay soil, and in this postcode area, 90% of properties were built before 1970. About 1% of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Dollard College Pontis is on your doorstep, and CBS Maranatha is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Hommesplein is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is even closer. The train station in Winschoten is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhoods, very green and pleasant to live in!" Another mentions: "Ideally situated. Everything close by." The neighbourhood has about 4,500 inhabitants, and a large share of homes were built before 1945.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
In the Winschoten-Centrum neighbourhood, there are currently 25 homes for sale. The average asking price is €392,740, with a median of €329,500. Prices range from €224,500 to €1,295,000. The average price per square metre is €2,479, and the average living area is 181 m².
What is the public transport like?
Bus stops on the Posttil and Gassingel are a short walk away, with lines 13, 17, and 119. The train station in Winschoten is about 667 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around the region.
Is there a garden?
Yes, the property has both a front and back garden. The back garden faces northeast and is accessible via the back. The plot size is 276 m², which includes the garden area.
What is the ownership situation?
The property is freehold, meaning you own the land and the building outright. There is no leasehold or ground rent to worry about. This is stated in the agent's listing.
Experiences from Winschoten-Centrum
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Ideally situated. Everything close by.
Auto-translated to English by AII myself lived in this neighbourhood with pleasure for over 20 years. Always enjoyed it, cosy atmosphere. Everyone knows us. All amenities are nearby. Even the station is at the end of the street. People from Groningen are very friendly, but there is a barrier to cross. If people would want to live here, they should certainly be aware of this.
Auto-translated to English by AIWinschoten is a cosy place with lots of people, shops and a nice centre. As for noise pollution, it's not too bad (I live right next to the centre myself) and everything is nicely nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Winschoten-Centrum
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,139,280 | €369,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,467 | – |
| Rent price | €1,451 p/m | €1,303 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Experiences from Winschoten
How residents experience their district
I've been living in Winschoten-Noord for years and it's lovely here. There are many parks nearby for nice walks with the dog and the children. The amenities are also in good order: schools, supermarket and a good connection to both the centre and Blauwestad. A few more charging points could be installed, but we can't complain in this neighbourhood. I also always feel safe.
Auto-translated to English by AIIdeally situated. Everything close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is located on the main road and within a short distance of all shops and opposite the beautiful forest! That makes up for a lot!
Auto-translated to English by AISuper good safe community. Hygiene is taken seriously here and the municipality provides a lot of information. Education is good, many schools. Secondary and for children. More houses are being built all the time, but they do stay away from nature, so that's a given. Everything is also easily accessible and there are many supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good. Never had any problems, lots of consideration for the children and enough schools in the area. All the important supermarkets that are easily accessible and a nice shopping centre. The houses are safe and more are being built all the time.
Auto-translated to English by AINice new village with both detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and apartments. Nice peninsulas. Living by the water. Lots of recreational opportunities. A supermarket is still missing. And a nice pub.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my neighbourhood there are mainly social housing units. I clearly see the difference between people with low incomes and those with average incomes. It doesn't always feel safe to walk on the street, and a football cage a few metres from my house doesn't help either. I have to cycle past it and I'm not always spoken to kindly. Nine times out of ten there are rough youngsters into hardcore and such. The houses in this neighbourhood don't look their best either. People often have a huge mess in their garden and house. We haven't been home for a while, so me saying this is hypocritical. But that's been sorted for a long time now. People always leave their dog poop lying around. Also, everyone knows each other. We don't have a relationship with our neighbours, mainly because they're just chavs. That's why they're not always very nice to us. Furthermore, the walls here are paper-thin. So you can always hear people talking in the other house. Not word for word, of course. You can also hear people climbing the stairs. The types of people walking around here are always the same. We have at least three drug dealers living in the courtyard. Every now and then we see a deal happening. Then strange cars drive onto the parking lot and they get in, just like on TV. The bins aren't safe either. We try to remove them from the road as soon as they've been emptied. We've had it before that our bin disappeared or that people throw their rubbish in it while it's by the road. As I type this, I realise where I live hahahaha.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood has green strips and several paths where children love to play. The neighbourhood is safe and is close to several schools and near a playground.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Winschoten
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €686,891 | €383,112 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,852 | – |
| Rent price | €1,194 p/m | €1,126 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Experiences from Oldambt
How residents experience their municipality
I've been living in Winschoten-Noord for years and it's lovely here. There are many parks nearby for nice walks with the dog and the children. The amenities are also in good order: schools, supermarket and a good connection to both the centre and Blauwestad. A few more charging points could be installed, but we can't complain in this neighbourhood. I also always feel safe.
Auto-translated to English by AIIdeally situated. Everything close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIA few bad apples are spoiling the atmosphere in the street. People don't want to take others into account. Vandalism of other people's property. Bullying and humiliation. Excessive behaviour.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is located on the main road and within a short distance of all shops and opposite the beautiful forest! That makes up for a lot!
Auto-translated to English by AISuper good safe community. Hygiene is taken seriously here and the municipality provides a lot of information. Education is good, many schools. Secondary and for children. More houses are being built all the time, but they do stay away from nature, so that's a given. Everything is also easily accessible and there are many supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery good. Never had any problems, lots of consideration for the children and enough schools in the area. All the important supermarkets that are easily accessible and a nice shopping centre. The houses are safe and more are being built all the time.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful cosy street
Auto-translated to English by AINice new village with both detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and apartments. Nice peninsulas. Living by the water. Lots of recreational opportunities. A supermarket is still missing. And a nice pub.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Oldambt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €557,055 | €400,106 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,629 | – |
| Rent price | €1,168 p/m | €1,107 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
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Dr. D. Bosstraat 17, Winschoten
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