Hoofdstraat 50
Houwerzijl, Het Hogeland
AreaA quiet village home with room to breathe
Houwerzijl is the kind of village where life moves at its own pace, and this detached house on Hoofdstraat 50 sits right in the middle of it. Built in 1910, the home has a classic, sturdy presence on a quiet road with open views over the surrounding countryside. The asking price of €350,000 is on the high side compared with the WOZ value, which the municipality set at €313,000 on 1 January 2025. For context, the wider market for [detached houses in Het Hogeland] shows what similar homes in the area tend to go for.
Inside the house
Inside, the home offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 124 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 116 m². The plot measures 585 m², and there is a rear garden facing southeast, accessible via the back alley. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes roof insulation, double glazing for the most part, and wall insulation. Heating comes from a central heating boiler and a wood stove, which fits the character of a house of this age.
Life in Houwerzijl
Houwerzijl is a small village with around 160 residents, and the average household size is 1.9 people. It is a place where people know each other, and the reviews reflect that warmth. One resident, who lives in the municipality of Het Hogeland, says: "The villagers are very friendly and helpful. Things are regularly organised, such as shuffleboard or billiards, and a barbecue every year." Another resident describes the village as "easily accessible, but parking facilities would be nice for visitors." Based on 13 reviews across the municipality, residents give an average score of 8.02. The village itself has no shop or GP, but the next village, Eenrum, is about 2 km away. For a closer look at what [the Houwerzijl neighbourhood] has to offer, the data paints a picture of a quiet, green place to live.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 2.7 km away, with an Aldi and a Jumbo a bit further. For primary education, s.w.s. De Zoutkamperril is about 2.2 km away, and the Hendrik de Cockschool is just over 2.3 km. The nearest GP is Huisarts Plus Apotheek Zoutkamp in Zoutkamp, about 2.7 km away, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Leens in Leens, about 3.5 km. For public transport, the nearest bus stop is Zoutkamp, Marnestraat, about 2.6 km away, with lines 65, 165, and 637. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 9.1 km away. The municipality of Het Hogeland, where this home sits, is a rural area with a handful of villages and towns within reach, and you can read more about [the municipality of Het Hogeland] for a broader view.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €313,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €350,000 sits 12% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 101%, from €156,000 to €313,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with notes that the home was built in 1910 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 82% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is low now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Klavertje Vier and its listings on Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia, and Funda. The main agent is Makelaardij Klavertje Vier.
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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 Hoofdstraat 50, Houwerzijl
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €350,000. The home is a detached house built in 1910, with a living area of 116 m² according to the agent, or 124 m² per the BAG registration. The plot is 585 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €3,017.
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €313,000. The asking price of €350,000 is 12% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 101%, from €156,000 to €313,000.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The volume is 425 m³. There is a rear garden facing southeast, accessible via the back alley. The agent notes roof insulation, double glazing for the most part, and wall insulation, with heating from a central heating boiler and a wood stove.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but not as low as with the most efficient labels. The agent does mention roof insulation, double glazing for the most part, and wall insulation, which may help keep costs down.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1910 on clay soil, and the notes mention the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 82% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this property?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to drop to low. Heat stress is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR about 2.7 km away, with an Aldi and a Jumbo around 3.5 km. The nearest primary school is s.w.s. De Zoutkamperril, about 2.2 km away. The nearest GP is Huisarts Plus Apotheek Zoutkamp in Zoutkamp, about 2.7 km away, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Leens in Leens, about 3.5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Zoutkamp, Marnestraat, about 2.6 km away, served by lines 65, 165, and 637. There are additional stops at Ulrum, Borgweg and Zoutkamp, S H Woldringhstraat, both around 2.6 to 2.8 km away. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 9.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Houwerzijl is a small village with around 160 residents. Residents of the municipality of Het Hogeland give an average score of 8.02 based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "The villagers are very friendly and helpful. Things are regularly organised, such as shuffleboard or billiards, and a barbecue every year." Another notes the village is "easily accessible, but parking facilities would be nice for visitors." There is no shop or GP in the village itself.
Is the home offered through multiple agents?
Yes, at the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels. The main agent is Makelaardij Klavertje Vier, and the home is also listed through Makelaardij Klavertje Vier directly, on Huispedia, and on Funda.
