A 1920s detached house in Echten
This detached house on Meerpad 13 sits in the village of Echten, a small community in the municipality of De Fryske Marren. With around 255 residents, it is a quiet, close-knit place where people look out for one another. The asking price of €395,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in De Fryske Marren.
The home itself
The house was built in 1920 and has an energy label E. According to the agent, the living area is 77 m², while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 390 m². Inside there are four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The volume of the home is 335 m³.
Life in Echten
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 adds: "In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door." A third notes: "It is usually quiet and there is nice nature outside, only the roads are not so great." The village has a small population, with a mix of households, and about 89% of the homes are owner-occupied. The municipality of De Fryske Marren covers a wide area of Frisian countryside and water.
Amenities and transport
The nearest bus stop, Echten, Middenvaart, is on your doorstep and is served by lines 48 and 8492. For daily shopping, the SPAR is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool Twa Yn Ien is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Echtenerbrug, is just around the corner. The pharmacy is further out in Lemmer, and the nearest train station is in Heerenveen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €315,000, and the asking price is 25% above that figure. 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 Lden, which stays below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1920 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. The pluvial flooding risk is low, while the current flood risk is medium. These are indications at area level, 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.
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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
What is the asking price for this detached house in Echten?
The asking price is €395,000. Compared with the average asking price for detached houses in the municipality, this price is on the high side. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 77 m², comes to €5,130.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 390 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €315,000. The asking price is 25% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 82%, from €173,000 in 2020 to €315,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1920 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can affect wooden foundations. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby in Echten?
The nearest supermarket, a SPAR, is about 1.6 km away. Basisschool Twa Yn Ien is roughly 1.3 km from the home, and 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 address?
The nearest bus stop, Echten, Middenvaart, is about 150 metres away and is served by lines 48 and 8492. The nearest train station is Heerenveen, roughly 12.4 km from the home.
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 mentions the togetherness in the street, another says you can knock on anyone's door in an emergency, and a third describes the area as reasonably quiet with nice nature nearby.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is E. This is a mid-range label, so expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1920, which is reflected in its energy performance.
