Veendam-Centrum, Veendam
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Ds. Petersenstraat sits in a leafy part of Veendam, with a large garden and a generous 221 m² of living space. The 1936 build has been well maintained and comes with an A energy label, so running costs should be manageable. At €595,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a detached houses in Veendam of this size.
The neighbourhood Veendam-Centrum has around 2,645 residents, with a high proportion of older people and many single-person households. Reviews are generally positive: one resident calls it "Pleasant living environment with sufficient amenities", noting the beautiful buildings, plenty of greenery and friendly neighbours. Another says it's "Safe and accessible". A third review mentions that shops are disappearing and being replaced by eateries, and that fast-riding fatbikes are a nuisance. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,466 per km².
For your morning bread, Poiesz is just around the corner and Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC Hoi Pippeloi is on your doorstep, Jenaplanschool In de manne is a couple of streets away, and CBS De Kern is a five-minute walk. Secondary school Winkler Prins is also a five-minute walk. The municipality Veendam offers a park or garden just around the corner, and a restaurant is a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Verver Jet Winters Makelaars | Qualis and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Ds. Petersenstraat 31, Veendam
Very good · 4 residents
Unfortunately, more and more shops are disappearing and being replaced by eateries. Since a gym opened here, it attracts a lot of riffraff; the gym is open 24/7. Lots of fast-riding fatbikes, even in the pedestrian area. The municipality is very green and there is a nice walking park.
Auto-translated to English by AISafe and accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIMany amenities in the neighbourhood, beautiful buildings, plenty of greenery and the neighbours are friendly and helpful. Just like in other neighbourhoods, there is some litter.
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About Ds. Petersenstraat 31, Veendam
The asking price of €595,000 is in line with the market for a detached home of this size and energy efficiency in Veendam. The A label and 221 m² of living space add value, and the plot of 396 m² is generous. Without specific neighbourhood price data, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it appears realistically priced.
Veendam-Centrum has a mix of ages, with many older residents and single-person households. Residents appreciate the greenery, beautiful buildings and friendly atmosphere, though some note that shops are being replaced by eateries and that fatbikes can be a nuisance. The area feels moderately urban and is generally considered safe.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it feasible for commuting, though you'd likely want a bike or car for regular trips.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC Hoi Pippeloi is 114 m away, Jenaplanschool In de manne is 265 m, and CBS De Kern is 446 m. For secondary education, Winkler Prins openbare school is 493 m away. All are easily reachable on foot.
Poiesz is just 226 m away, and Lidl is 247 m, both are a couple of streets from the house. Aldi and Albert Heijn are about 800 m away, and Jumbo is 1.6 km. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, the home has an A energy label, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. The 1936 build has clearly been well insulated and modernised.
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