A detached home in Drachtstervaart west
This detached house on Kurt Schwittersstraat 5 sits in Drachtstervaart west, a residential pocket of Drachten where the streets are quiet and the homes are mostly from the early 2000s. The asking price of €560,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €519,200. For context, the neighbourhood currently has ten homes for sale, with prices ranging from €415,000 to €670,000. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [detached houses in Smallingerland]( /koopwoningen/smallingerland/vrijstaande-woningen/).
The home itself
Built in 2003, this detached house offers six rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 569 m³. The agent lists the living area at 147 m², while the BAG registration records 168 m². Outside, there is a garden of 157 m² facing south, plus a front and side garden, and a balcony. The home has triple glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by a combi boiler. It is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in Drachtstervaart west
Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another adds: "Safe and social control." A third describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,485 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. It is a place where families seem to feel at home, with 48% of households having children. For a closer look at what this part of Drachten is like, see [the Drachtstervaart west neighbourhood]( /buurt/drachstervaart-west-smallingerland/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Jumbo and Lidl are both a ten-minute walk away, and Poiesz is a couple of streets further. For primary education, De Linebeam is a ten-minute walk, and Montessorischool De Plotter is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Bracht & Dorgelo, and the pharmacy, Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt, is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Drachten, Voormalige Manege is on your doorstep, served by line 23. The nearest train station is Akkrum, about 15 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Smallingerland]( /gemeente/smallingerland/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €516,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €338,000 to €516,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 18 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress, with a medium indication for heat stress in 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 Dijkstra Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kurt Schwittersstraat 5, Drachten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €560,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €516,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €519,200.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has six rooms, including four bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area at 147 m², while the BAG registration records 168 m². There is a garden of 157 m² facing south, plus a front and side garden, and a balcony. The home is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent states the home has triple glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by a combi boiler. With an efficient label, you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient homes, though actual costs depend on your usage.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with a medium indication for heat stress in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Jumbo and Lidl are both about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Linebeam, is 735 m away, and Montessorischool De Plotter is 808 m away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Bracht & Dorgelo at 1.3 km, and the pharmacy, Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt, is 1.2 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Voormalige Manege, just 111 m away, served by line 23. There are additional stops on the same line within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Akkrum, about 15 km away, so a car or bike is needed for train travel.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €338,000 to €516,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €380,000 to €448,000. This development is based on municipal valuations, not on actual sale prices.
