A 1936 detached house in Boornbergum
This detached house on Nijewei 72 sits in the heart of Boornbergum, a village in the municipality of Smallingerland. Built in 1936, it has a classic character that fits the village setting. The asking price is €425,000. For context, the neighbourhood currently has seven homes for sale, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €995,000. If you are looking at detached houses in Smallingerland, this one stands out for its age and plot size.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 112 m². The plot is a generous 630 m², with a rear garden of 265 m², a front garden and a side garden, all accessible from the back. The house has roof insulation, mostly double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent. It is freehold, so you own the property outright. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Boornbergum
Boornbergum is a village where residents of 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." The village has around 1,830 inhabitants, and about 70% of the homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 28.6% built before 1945 and 42.9% between 1990 and 2010. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average selling time of 19 days. This gives a sense of a place where people want to live, as reflected in the the Boornbergum neighbourhood page.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, Poiesz supermarket is on your doorstep, just 118 metres away, while Jumbo and Lidl are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: obs de Finneblom is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool Bij de Boarne is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk 't Voorhuis, is 1.3 km away in Drachten, and the pharmacy, Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt, is 2.4 km. The hospital Nij Smellinghe in Drachten is 4.7 km. For public transport, bus stop Boornbergum, Middelgaest is on your doorstep, served by lines 23 and 6571. The nearest train station is Akkrum, 14.1 km away. This is all within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €380,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 12% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €250,000 to €380,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the home was built before 1970. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Varwijk & Sibma and their listing on Funda. The agent is Varwijk & Sibma.
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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 Nijewei 72, Boornbergum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €380,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 52%, from €250,000 to €380,000. This gives you a sense of how the value has grown over the past five years.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 108 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot is 630 m², with a rear garden of 265 m², a front garden and a side garden. The house is freehold, so you own it outright.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the house has roof insulation, mostly double glazing and wall insulation. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction, only about the energy performance.
What are the foundation and flood risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. The home was built in 1936, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. For climate, the indications are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
Poiesz supermarket is just 118 metres away, so groceries are on your doorstep. Jumbo and Lidl are about 2.4 km away. For primary education, obs de Finneblom is 453 metres away, and Christelijke Basisschool Bij de Boarne is 735 metres. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk 't Voorhuis, is 1.3 km away in Drachten, and the pharmacy is 2.4 km. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is 4.7 km away.
How is the public transport in Boornbergum?
The nearest bus stop is Boornbergum, Middelgaest, just 28 metres away, served by bus lines 23 and 6571. Another stop, Boornbergum, Nijewei, is 302 metres away with line 23. The nearest train station is Akkrum, which is 14.1 km away. This gives you options for getting around without a car, though the train station is a longer trip.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of 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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €3,935, based on the agent's listed living area of 108 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,051. This means the price per square metre for this home is slightly below the neighbourhood average, which aligns with the overall asking price being 23% below the average asking price of €550,714.
