Jacob Catsstraat 16
Oosterpark, Harlingen
A spacious detached home in Oosterpark
This detached house on Jacob Catsstraat 16 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Harlingen, in the Oosterpark neighbourhood. Built in 1966, the home carries an efficient energy label A. With a living area of 243 square metres according to the agent, this is a substantial property. The asking price of €625,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €315,083. For context, the price per square metre is €2,572 based on the agent's listing. The home is one of the [detached houses in Harlingen] currently on the market.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family detached home with 15 rooms, including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms spread over 2 floors. The volume is 954 cubic metres. There is a garden around the property. The home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, draught sealing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating comes from a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump. The property is in full ownership. According to the BAG registration the living area is 248 square metres, while the agent lists 243 square metres. The BAG plot is 289 square metres, whereas the agent lists 604 square metres.
Life in Oosterpark
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.36, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice and cosy safe neighbourhood. Only little nature and no forest." Another resident notes: "Not very involved with each other, almost no contact, little knowledge of each other. There are enough schools and playgrounds here, you have enough facilities to suit your lifestyle, safe enough, fortunately little happens here." The neighbourhood has around 7,400 inhabitants, with 62% of homes being owner-occupied. The [Oosterpark neighbourhood] has a moderate urban character with an address density of 1,051 per square kilometre.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, with PLUS a couple of streets away and Lidl a ten-minute walk. IKC Prins Johan Friso primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Maritieme Academie Harlingen secondary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blok en Huisman, a ten-minute walk, with BENU Apotheek Oosterpark Harlingen nearby. Bus stops at Kimswerderweg and Grettingalaan are a couple of streets away, served by lines 71, 99 and 190. Harlingen train station is a ten-minute walk. The [municipality of Harlingen] offers further facilities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. Area-level risk indications from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) give an indication for the address, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the home built in 1966 on clay soil. Road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, railway noise 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise 38 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via De Waard Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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About Jacob Catsstraat 16, Harlingen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Oosterpark?
The asking price of €625,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €315,083, which is 98% above that average. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,421, while this home is listed at €2,572 per square metre based on the agent's listing. Six homes are currently available in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €224,500 to €499,500.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family detached home with 15 rooms, including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across 2 floors. The volume is 954 cubic metres. There is a garden around the property. The home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, draught sealing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump.
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 for this home. Without this figure, no comparison between the asking price and the municipal valuation can be made.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The home was built in 1966 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The postcode area has 76% of buildings constructed before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Area-level data from Atlas Leefomgeving shows road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 38 dB Lden, all for the reference years 2022 and 2023. All three measurements are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to Jacob Catsstraat 16?
Poiesz supermarket is the nearest, at 364 metres, followed by PLUS at 738 metres and Lidl at 855 metres. SPAR express is at 914 metres and Jumbo at 1,040 metres. In total there are seven supermarkets within five kilometres of the home, so daily grocery shopping is well covered within walking distance.
What schools are near this home?
IKC Prins Johan Friso primary school is 465 metres away, and IKC Het Noorderlicht primary school is at 791 metres. For secondary education, the Maritieme Academie Harlingen is 521 metres away and the Simon Vestdijk regionale scholengemeenschap is at 828 metres. Openbare basisschool 't Wad is further at 1,256 metres. Nine schools are within five kilometres.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.36, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice and cosy safe neighbourhood" with little nature. Another resident mentions that neighbours are not very involved with each other, but notes there are enough schools and playgrounds, and that little happens in terms of safety. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Oosterpark neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops at Kimswerderweg and Grettingalaan are both within walking distance, served by lines 71, 99 and 190. The stop at Harlingen Station, at 770 metres, is served by lines 71, 99, 190, 197, 350, 8103, 8111, 8121 and 8281. Harlingen train station itself is 763 metres away, making rail connections accessible on foot.
What flood risk applies to this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and this remains elevated in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but rises to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.





