Hoogstraten 4
Gerkesklooster, Achtkarspelen
AreaA spacious home in a quiet village
Gerkesklooster is a small village where life moves at its own pace. This detached house sits on a quiet road within a residential area, with a plot of 2,445 m². The asking price of €548,000 is on the high side compared with other detached houses in Achtkarspelen, especially given the energy label E.
Inside the house
Built in 1872, this home spans two floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 285 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 279 m². The house has roof insulation and a combination boiler for heating. Outside, there is a garden around the property and a detached brick garage. The home is offered in full ownership.
Life in Gerkesklooster
With 725 residents, Gerkesklooster is a close-knit community. Residents across the Gerkesklooster neighbourhood give their living environment an average score of 7.05, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, little interference with each other." Another notes: "Even though the houses are far apart, there is good contact with the neighbourhood." The village has a high share of single-family homes, at 98% of the housing stock.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, Christelijke Basisschool De Claercamp, is just around the corner. For groceries, the nearest supermarkets are about 4.4 km away, including Lidl and PLUS. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Groenkamp is in Buitenpost, roughly 4.2 km away, with Service Apotheek It Krúswâld nearby. Bus stops on line 101 are on your doorstep, and the train station at Buitenpost is about 4.4 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Achtkarspelen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €338,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 62% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €252,000 to €338,000. As for area-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB, above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction era common in this postcode area. Flood risk is low, both now and in 2050, while heat stress is expected to rise from low to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Miedema Makelaars and Miedema Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Hoogstraten 4, Gerkesklooster
What does the asking price of €548,000 include?
The asking price of €548,000 covers the detached house with a plot of 2,445 m², a garden around the property, and a detached brick garage. The home has five rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom across two floors. The price per square metre is €1,923, based on the agent's listed living area of 285 m².
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €338,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €548,000 is 62% above this municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference reflects the gap between the asking price and that valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1872 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, with 64% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label E. This is a mid-range label, meaning energy costs will be moderate compared to more efficient homes. The house does have roof insulation and a combination boiler, which helps with heating. The label reflects the overall energy performance of the property as registered.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school, Christelijke Basisschool De Claercamp, is about 450 metres away. Bus stops on line 101 are within 300 metres, with the closest stop at Gerkesklooster, West just 211 metres away. For daily groceries, the nearest supermarkets are further out, around 4.4 km away in Buitenpost.
How is the neighbourhood according to residents?
Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.05, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice quiet neighbourhood, little interference with each other." Another says "everyone goes their own way," while a third notes that "even though the houses are far apart, there is good contact with the neighbourhood."
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 101 stops at Gerkesklooster, West, about 211 metres away, and at Gerkesklooster, Molenstraat, about 270 metres away, which also serves line 6051. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, approximately 4.4 km away. This gives access to regional rail connections from that station.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 34%, from €252,000 to €338,000. The value rose steadily from €252,000 in 2020 to €297,000 in 2021, then €314,000 in 2022, dipped slightly to €304,000 in 2023, and rose again to €306,000 in 2024 before reaching €338,000 in 2025.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 49 dB, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 23 dB, below the standard, and industrial noise is 45 dB, also below the standard. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the plot size and outdoor space?
The plot measures 2,445 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property includes a garden around the house and a detached brick garage. With this amount of land, there is considerable outdoor space around the home, though the exact layout of the garden is not described in the listing.
