A quiet spot in the countryside
This detached house on Houtwal 40 sits in the rural setting of Verspreide huizen ten noorden van de Wilp, a small community north of De Wilp in the municipality of Westerkwartier. The home is described as being on a quiet road, with an open position and unobstructed views. The asking price is €725,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Westerkwartier reflects the wider market in the municipality.
The home itself
Built in 1958, this detached family home offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 175 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 213 m². The plot measures 25,733 m², according to both the agent and the BAG registration. The property has a garden all around and an attached brick garage. It is fully owned, with insulation including roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in the Verspreide huizen ten noorden van de Wilp
This is a sparsely populated area, with around 230 residents, and the homes here are mostly owner-occupied. Residents of the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident describes the area as "child-friendly, quiet, safe", while another, originally from North Holland, notes that people are "friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable". A third resident, however, speaks of an "annoying bullying neighbourhood", mentioning being bullied and having things stolen from the garden. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. For more on the area, see the Verspreide huizen ten noorden van de Wilp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn and Lidl are both a ten-minute walk away, and there are two primary schools within a similar distance: Openbare Basisschool De Springplank and CBS de Bron. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk G. Geerdink in Marum, a couple of streets away, with Apotheek Marum BV just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Marum, Wilpsterweg, is a ten-minute walk and is served by bus line 89. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 14 km away. For a broader view of the surroundings, the municipality of Westerkwartier offers more context.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 39 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year of 1958. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Mijn Makelaar Westerkwartier.
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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 Houtwal 40, Marum
What is the asking price for this detached house in Marum?
The asking price is €725,000. The home has been listed since 28 October 2026. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 175 m², is €4,143. The neighbourhood has 27 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €309,500 to €925,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 175 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 213 m². The plot measures 25,733 m². There is a garden all around and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what insulation is present?
The energy label is C. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label indicates the home's energy performance, but does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the address-level risk indications for this home?
The noise from road traffic is measured at 39 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year of 1958. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about 1.4 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are two primary schools within about a kilometre: Openbare Basisschool De Springplank and CBS de Bron. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk G. Geerdink in Marum, about 1.2 km away, with Apotheek Marum BV nearby.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Marum, Wilpsterweg, about 786 metres away, served by bus line 89. There are additional stops on the same line at Marum, Hoornweg 112 and De Wilp, Nieuwlandweg. The nearest train station is Grijpskerk, about 14 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident describes the area as "child-friendly, quiet, safe", while another appreciates the friendly and straightforward people. A third resident, however, reports an "annoying bullying neighbourhood", with experiences of bullying and theft. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them for yourself.
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €725,000 is 79% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €404,204. The neighbourhood has 27 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €309,500 to €925,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,695, while this home is listed at €4,143 per square metre based on the agent's living area.
