A quiet spot in Echten
Meerpad 13 sits on a quiet road in Echten, a small village in the municipality of De Fryske Marren. The setting is sheltered with an open view, and the home dates from 1920. The asking price of €395,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, this is one of the detached houses in De Fryske Marren currently on the market.
The home itself
This detached house has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 92 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 77 m². The plot measures 390 m². The home has a garden all around, and the agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, plus a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in Echten
Echten is a small community with around 255 residents, and the homes here are mostly owner-occupied. Residents of the municipality of De Fryske Marren give their living environment an average score of 7.93, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings." Another notes: "It is usually quiet and there is nice nature outside, only the roads are not so great." The reviews describe a place where people look out for each other.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, a SPAR, is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several primary schools within a short distance, including Basisschool Twa Yn Ien and Christelijke Basisschool De Spoarsiker. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Echtenerbrug is just around the corner. The bus stop Echten, Middenvaart is on your doorstep, served by lines 48 and 8492. The nearest train station is in Heerenveen, about 12 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €315,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 25% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €173,000 to €315,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 42 dB, which is below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data, and the soil type is peat. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, while the flood risk is medium now and 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 MAKELAARDIJ VAN ENGELENBURG B.V. and their listing 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 Meerpad 13, Echten (Fr)
What is the asking price for this detached house in Echten?
The asking price is €395,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 77 m², is €5,130. The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, according to the precomputed price verdict.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
The home has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 92 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 77 m². The plot measures 390 m², and there is a garden all around the house.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €315,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €395,000 is 25% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €173,000 to €315,000, according to the municipal valuation records.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1920 on peat soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 74% of properties were built before 1970. In this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby in Echten?
The nearest supermarket, a SPAR, is about 1.6 km away, and there are several primary schools within a short distance, including Basisschool Twa Yn Ien and Christelijke Basisschool De Spoarsiker. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Echtenerbrug is about 1.5 km away. The nearest pharmacy is in Lemmer, about 6.6 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stop Echten, Middenvaart is about 150 metres away, served by lines 48 and 8492. There are additional stops on line 48 at Oosterzee, Marsicht and Oosterzee, Oost. The nearest train station is Heerenveen, about 12.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of De Fryske Marren give their living environment an average score of 7.93, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings." Another notes: "It is usually quiet and there is nice nature outside, only the roads are not so great."
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing as features of the home.
