Het Baken 11
Centrum Leek en omgeving, Westerkwartier
AreaA spacious family home in Leek
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this detached house on Het Baken 11 offers a sheltered setting in the heart of Leek. Built in 1971, the home sits on a plot of 840 m² and is surrounded by its own garden. With an asking price of €589,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, detached houses in Westerkwartier give an idea of what is available in the wider municipality.
Six rooms across two floors
The agent describes a home with six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 215 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 239 m². A balcony, an attached brick garage and a garden wrapping around the house complete the picture. The property has double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership.
Life in Centrum Leek en omgeving
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.0, based on three reviews. One resident describes a cosy neighbourhood with shops nearby, while another mentions an active neighbourhood association that organises many things, with playgrounds, school and childcare within walking distance and lots of greenery. A third review is less positive, citing poor municipal management. The neighbourhood counts around 4,000 inhabitants, a third of whom are 65 or older. The Centrum Leek en omgeving neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about two-thirds single-family homes.
Daily essentials and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Lidl just around the corner and Albert Heijn a short stroll further. Primary schools are within walking distance, including obs De Nijenoert and Samenlevingsschool De Stapsteen, while secondary education is a ten-minute walk away. The GP practice and pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops on the Euroweg and at the centre are a couple of streets away, served by lines 3, 83, 85, 417 and 589. The nearest train station is in Zuidhorn, about ten kilometres off. The municipality of Westerkwartier covers the wider area around Leek.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €569,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €391,000 to €569,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 16 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low at present but medium by 2050.
Offered via two channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bennink Makelaardij.
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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 Het Baken 11, Leek
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €589,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €569,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 46%, from €391,000 in 2020 to €569,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 215 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 239 m². There is a balcony, an attached brick garage and a garden that wraps around the house.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The agent also notes that the property has double glazing and wall insulation, which are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. The data comes from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Lidl is about 515 metres away and Albert Heijn about 613 metres, so groceries are within a short walk. Primary schools obs De Nijenoert and Samenlevingsschool De Stapsteen are both within walking distance, and secondary schools are around a ten-minute walk. The GP practice and pharmacy are also close by.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Leek, Euroweg and Leek, Centrum are both within a few hundred metres, served by lines 3, 83, 85, 417 and 589. The nearest train station is Zuidhorn, about 10 kilometres away. This gives options for getting around the region, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.0, based on three reviews. One resident mentions a cosy neighbourhood with shops nearby, while another highlights playgrounds, school and childcare within walking distance, lots of greenery and an active neighbourhood association. A third review is critical of municipal management.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The living area of 215 m² according to the agent is 60% larger than the neighbourhood average of 134 m². This makes it a substantially more spacious home than most in the area. The asking price of €589,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price.
