A waterside home in Balk
This detached house sits right on the water in Balk, a town in the municipality of De Fryske Marren. Built in 2013, it has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €749,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in De Fryske Marren is €482,362, so this home is priced well above that.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three floors, with a volume of 561 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 153 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 144 square metres. The plot is 320 square metres in both sources. The agent mentions cavity wall insulation, floor insulation and wall insulation, and the home is heated with a central heating boiler. It is described as being on the water.
Life in Balk
Balk is a place where residents of the municipality give an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings. Last night we had a New Year's drink. Very cosy... Also in summer such an evening. But the most important thing for me is... as a neighbourhood we are there for everyone. Whatever happens... Togetherness." Another resident notes: "In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door." A third says it is "usually quiet and there is nice nature outside, only the roads are not so great." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. About 29% of residents in the area are 65 or older, and 37% of households are single-person households.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a ten-minute walk. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is a couple of streets away, and csg Bogerman Balk for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Balk is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Gaasterland is a five-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is Balk, Meineszleane, a couple of streets away, with bus lines 41 and 44. The nearest train station is Koudum-Molkwerum, about 12 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of De Fryske Marren.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €566,000, and the asking price is 32% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €348,000 to €566,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 39 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. Again, these are area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Huisman 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.
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About Noardwâl 13, Balk
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €749,000 is 32% above the WOZ value of €566,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 153 square metres, is €4,895.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three floors. The living area is listed as 153 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 144 square metres. The plot is 320 square metres. The home was built in 2013 and has an energy label A.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions cavity wall insulation, floor insulation and wall insulation, and the home is heated with a central heating boiler. The label reflects the official energy performance, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at address level. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 39 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is about 280 metres away, and the Lidl is about 840 metres away. Both are within walking distance. There are also two other supermarkets within 5 kilometres, but the nearest ones are the PLUS and the Lidl.
Which schools are close to this home?
Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is about 285 metres away, and Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger is about 705 metres away. For secondary education, csg Bogerman Balk is about 742 metres away. There are five schools within 5 kilometres in total.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Balk, Meineszleane, about 300 metres away, with bus lines 41 and 44. There are two other bus stops within about 700 metres, also with lines 41 and 44. The nearest train station is Koudum-Molkwerum, about 12 kilometres away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €348,000 to €566,000. The value on 1 January 2025 was €566,000. The asking price is 32% above this WOZ value.
What do residents say about living in the area?
Residents of the municipality give an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings." Another says: "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." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
