Modderwijk 5
Verspreide huizen Noordscheschut, Hoogeveen
AreaA quiet spot in Noordscheschut
Modderwijk 5 sits on a quiet road outside the built-up area, with open views and a rural setting. This detached house from 1971 is a proper family home, with the kind of space you do not often find. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared with other detached houses in Hoogeveen, especially given the differences in the registered floor areas.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a detached single-family home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 186 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 153 m². The plot measures 2,590 m² according to the agent, against 2,000 m² in the BAG registration. The house has a garden all around and a detached brick garage. It is fully owned, with roof insulation, partial double glazing and wall insulation. Heating comes from warm-air heating, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating.
The Verspreide huizen Noordscheschut neighbourhood
This is a small, spread-out neighbourhood with around 515 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied detached houses. Residents across the municipality of Hoogeveen give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "I've lived in Noordscheschut for almost my entire life and it's a very cosy village. Everyone always gives each other a wave and people chat among themselves." Another describes it as "a green oasis", mentioning the park, the petting zoo and the old Hoogeveense Vaart with its oak-lined street. A third resident finds it "stable, but boring", noting that amenities and education require a trip to Hoogeveen or the surrounding villages. The reviews cover the wider municipality, so they give a flavour of the area rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the immediate surroundings, the Verspreide huizen Noordscheschut neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from here. The SPAR is just around the corner, with a PLUS a ten-minute walk away and another PLUS a couple of streets further. Basisschool Eben Haezer is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool De Regenboog is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Ettenheim is a five-minute walk, while Apotheek Tjan is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 27 stops at Noordscheschut, Veenlust on your doorstep, with further stops a short walk away. The nearest train station is Hoogeveen, about five kilometres off. The wider area falls under the municipality of Hoogeveen, which covers the surrounding villages and facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €582,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 25% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 88%, from €310,000 to €582,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. 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 via multiple channels, including Volkerts Makelaardij on Funda and on Pararius.
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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 Modderwijk 5, Noordscheschut
What does the asking price of €725,000 include?
The asking price covers the detached house with a garden all around and a detached brick garage. The agent lists the living area as 186 m² and the plot as 2,590 m², while the BAG registration records 153 m² and 2,000 m² respectively. The price per square metre, based on the agent's figures, comes to €3,898.
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €582,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €725,000 is 25% above that WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of the house?
The agent describes the home as a detached single-family house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The volume is 1,167 m³. The house has a garden all around and a detached brick garage. The property is fully owned, with no leasehold mentioned.
What kind of heating and insulation does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing and wall insulation. Heating is provided by warm-air heating, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The label reflects the energy performance, while the insulation details describe the specific measures in place.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The information comes from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and gives a general picture of the ground conditions in the area.
How high is the noise level at this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, based on 2022 data, which is above the noise standard. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The figure gives an impression of the acoustic environment around the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property. They describe the general situation in the surrounding area.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just around the corner at about 879 metres. A PLUS is about 1.6 kilometres away, and another PLUS is at roughly 1.7 kilometres. Within five kilometres there are 13 supermarkets in total, so there are several options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Eben Haezer is about 527 metres away, and Christelijke Basisschool De Regenboog is at roughly 704 metres. Both are primary schools within walking distance. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 3.8 kilometres away, which means a trip to a nearby town.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 27 stops at Noordscheschut, Veenlust, about 193 metres from the home. Further stops on the same line are at Riegshoogtendijk and Coevorderstraatweg 1. The nearest train station is Hoogeveen, at about 5.1 kilometres, which offers rail connections from there.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Hoogeveen give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on 18 reviews. One resident calls Noordscheschut "a very cosy village" where people wave and chat. Another describes it as "a green oasis" with a park and the old Hoogeveense Vaart. A third finds it "stable, but boring", noting limited amenities. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 88%, from €310,000 to €582,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025, from €466,000 to €582,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on the reference date of 1 January 2025.
