A detached house with space to breathe
This detached house on Noorderdiep 551 sits in the Kavelingen neighbourhood of Valthermond, a village in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. The setting is calm, with an open position and a free view, as the agent describes it. The asking price is €420,000. For context, the average asking price for a home in the neighbourhood is €395,750, and the median is €349,500. If you are looking at detached houses in Borger-Odoorn, this one stands out for its generous plot.
The home itself
Built in 1994, this house offers 7 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 130 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 161 m². Similarly, the plot is 2190 m² per the BAG registration, but the agent states 3100 m². The agent mentions a garden at the rear of 2368 m² plus a front garden, with a south-easterly orientation, and an attached wooden garage. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation including roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and full insulation, with a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Kavelingen and its residents
Kavelingen is a small neighbourhood, home to about 525 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Borger-Odoorn give their living environment an average score of 7.04, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice village to live in with good mutual contacts," though they add that public transport is poor. Another resident describes it as an "old farts neighbourhood with lots of cliques and families." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not Kavelingen specifically. The neighbourhood itself has a quiet, open feel, as the agent notes for this home. For more on the Kavelingen neighbourhood, the data shows a mix of housing, with half the homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarkets are a Lidl and a PLUS, both about a ten-minute walk away, with an Aldi a bit further. The closest primary school is St Josephschool, also a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within a short drive. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Musselpark Keizer Prak in Musselkanaal, with the Service Apotheek Musselpark pharmacy right next to it. For public transport, bus line 74 stops at Valthermond, Kevelinglaan, just around the corner, and also at Valthermond, 12e Laan and Valthermond, Musselweg. The nearest train station is Emmen, about 14 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn, where rural living is the norm.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €373,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this WOZ value, as precomputed. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €234,000 to €373,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate risks for pluvial flooding and flood risk are all low, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Wijnholds Makelaardij and other listings. The agent is Wijnholds Makelaardij.
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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 Noorderdiep 551, Valthermond
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €420,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €373,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 59%, from €234,000 in 2020 to €373,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this house has 7 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 161 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 130 m². The plot is 3100 m² per the agent, but the BAG registration says 2190 m². There is a garden at the rear of 2368 m² plus a front garden, with a south-easterly orientation, and an attached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. These features are stated separately from the label and may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself is a general indication.
What are the foundation and flood risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil, according to public area-level data. The climate risks are also low: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are indications at the area level from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, both below the noise standard.
What amenities are nearby, like supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarkets are a Lidl at about 3.1 km and a PLUS at about 3.2 km, both roughly a ten-minute walk. The closest primary school is St Josephschool at about 2.6 km, also a ten-minute walk. For healthcare, the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Musselpark Keizer Prak in Musselkanaal, about 3.3 km away, with the Service Apotheek Musselpark pharmacy next to it. The nearest hospital is Treant Refaja Ziekenhuis in Stadskanaal, about 12 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Valthermond, Kevelinglaan, about 324 metres away, served by bus line 74. There are also stops at Valthermond, 12e Laan (421 m) and Valthermond, Musselweg (883 m), all on the same line. The nearest train station is Emmen, about 14 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Borger-Odoorn give their living environment an average score of 7.04, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice village to live in with good mutual contacts," but notes that public transport is poor. Another describes it as an "old farts neighbourhood with lots of cliques and families." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not the Kavelingen neighbourhood specifically, and are based on a small number of reviews.
What is the neighbourhood of Kavelingen like?
Kavelingen is a small neighbourhood with about 525 residents. The age mix includes 28% aged 65 or older, 30% aged 45 to 65, and 22% aged 25 to 45. Households are mostly without children (42%), with 31% having children and 27% being single-person households. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, at 88%. The average household size is 2.2. These figures give a picture of a quiet, mature community.
