A grand old house in the heart of Hem
This detached house on Elba 1 sits in the Drieban (gedeeltelijk) part of Hem, a small village in the municipality of Drechterland. The home was built in 1905 and has an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price is €850,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Drechterland is €750,000.
The home itself
According to the agent, this house has six rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom, and three floors, with a volume of 551 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 153 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 151 square metres. The plot size also differs: the agent lists 20,270 square metres, while the BAG registration states 330 square metres. The garden is described as a south-facing back garden of 19,200 square metres, with parking available.
Life in Drieban (gedeeltelijk), Hem
This is a quiet corner of the village, where the pace of life is slow and the community is close-knit. Residents across the municipality of Drechterland give their living environment an average score of 7.9, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I have only good experiences with the fellow residents of Westwoud. Everyone I meet is friendly and if you ask for help, whether it's something small or big, people are there to help you." Another notes: "It is a quiet and fairly normal neighbourhood, several primary schools and a Smallsteps. 2 shops and a snack bar. But a cosy little village." The neighbourhood itself has around 180 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Drieban (gedeeltelijk), Hem neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Vomar supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Albert Heijn is a short drive. The nearest primary school, Roelof van Wienesse, is a couple of streets away, and the Jozefschool is also within reach. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Molenaar/Wolfe, is in Venhuizen, a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy, Apotheek Drechterland, is in Hoogkarspel. The nearest bus stop, Hem, Elba, is on your doorstep, served by bus line 412. The train station at Hoogkarspel is about 4.4 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Drechterland.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1905 on clay soil, with a note that 20% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jelle Ooteman Makelaars.
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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 Elba 1, Hem
What is the asking price for this detached house in Hem?
The asking price is €850,000. According to the neighbourhood housing market data, the average asking price for homes in this area is €750,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 153 square metres, is €5,556. The neighbourhood has only one home currently for sale, and two homes were sold recently at an average price of €750,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 153 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 151 square metres. The volume of the house is 551 cubic metres. The agent also mentions a south-facing back garden of 19,200 square metres, with parking available.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation or to comment on the historical development of the value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1905 on clay soil, which may suggest wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 20% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby, such as supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 2.5 kilometres away, and there is an Albert Heijn about 4.7 kilometres away. For primary education, Roelof van Wienesse school is about 1.2 kilometres away, and the Jozefschool is about 2.4 kilometres away. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Molenaar/Wolfe in Venhuizen, about 2.5 kilometres away, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Drechterland, is in Hoogkarspel, about 4.9 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Hem, Elba, just 136 metres away, served by bus line 412. There is also a stop at Hem, De Kapel, about 398 metres away, and one at Wijdenes, Noorderuitweg, about 405 metres away, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Hoogkarspel, about 4.4 kilometres away, which provides rail connections from the area.
What is the neighbourhood like in Drieban (gedeeltelijk), Hem?
The neighbourhood has around 180 inhabitants, with a mix of ages: 14% are under 15, 31% are between 25 and 45, and 14% are 65 or older. Half of the households are single-person households, and 25% are households with children. Residents across the municipality of Drechterland give their living environment an average score of 7.9, with one resident describing it as a quiet and cosy village.
What is the energy label of this house and what does it mean?
The energy label of this house is E. This is the least efficient label on the scale, which means you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, only about its energy performance. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better energy label, according to the housing market data.
