A spacious home in the countryside of Espel
This detached house on Noordermiddenweg 6-2 sits in the rural part of Espel, a small village in the Noordoostpolder. The asking price is €1,150,000, which is 39% above the average asking price of €828,000 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the three homes on offer here. According to the agent, the living area is 536 m², which is 63% larger than the neighbourhood average of 329 m². For comparison, the BAG registration records a living area of 473 m². If you are considering this price range, you might also want to look at detached houses in Noordoostpolder.
The home itself
The house was built in 1956 and has an energy label A. According to the agent, the home has 12 rooms, including 10 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The volume is 5,360 m³. The plot size is given as 6,800 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 5,200 m². The property is freehold, so you own the land and the building outright.
Life in Espel-landelijk gebied
Espel-landelijk gebied is a quiet, rural area with about 665 residents. Most households here are families with children, and the average household size is 2.8 people. Residents of the municipality of Noordoostpolder, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.23 out of 10, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "We live here with great pleasure, there is a lot of social contact with a pleasant atmosphere." Another mentions: "There are many facilities nearby, schools, supermarkets and other daily amenities." A third resident notes that "the Dutch residents are rapidly decreasing and the non-Dutch are rapidly increasing." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about the Espel-landelijk gebied neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 2.2 km away, which is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Oecumenische basisschool De Ark, is also around 2.2 km from the home. The closest GP is Huisartspraktijk Geboers in Creil, about 2.5 km away, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek West Emmeloord in Emmeloord, roughly 6.5 km away. For public transport, the nearest bus stop is Espel, Onderduikerspad, about 1.1 km away, served by bus line 877. The nearest train station is Dronten, about 23.5 km away. The municipality of Noordoostpolder offers a range of services and amenities, as described on the municipality of Noordoostpolder.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €587,000. The asking price is 96% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 55%, from €378,000 to €587,000. Regarding the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to 2022 data. The foundation risk indication for this area is low, based on the soil type (sand) and the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate risk indications for the area are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the flood risk is medium for both the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Leyten & van der Linde Rentmeester & 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Noordermiddenweg 6-2, Espel
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is 96% above the WOZ value of €587,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 39% above the average asking price of €828,000 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the three homes on offer here.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has 12 rooms, including 10 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The living area is listed as 536 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 473 m². The plot size is given as 6,800 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 5,200 m². The property is freehold, so you own the land and the building outright.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1956, but the energy label reflects the current energy performance, which may have been improved over time. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is based on the soil type, which is sand, and the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The risk indication is an area-level assessment, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for the area include a low risk of pluvial flooding and a medium flood risk for both the current situation and for 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 2.2 km away. The nearest primary school is Oecumenische basisschool De Ark, also about 2.2 km away. The closest GP is Huisartspraktijk Geboers in Creil, about 2.5 km away, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek West Emmeloord in Emmeloord, roughly 6.5 km away. For public transport, the nearest bus stop is Espel, Onderduikerspad, about 1.1 km away, served by bus line 877.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Espel-landelijk gebied is a rural area with about 665 residents. Most households are families with children, and the average household size is 2.8 people. Residents of the municipality of Noordoostpolder give their living environment an average score of 8.23 out of 10, based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant social atmosphere and the nearby parks, while another notes the increasing cultural diversity. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property increased by 55%, from €378,000 to €587,000. The WOZ value is determined annually by the municipality and reflects the value of the home on the reference date of 1 January. The current WOZ value, set on 1 January 2025, is €587,000. The asking price is 96% above this value.
Is the home offered through multiple agents?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Leyten & van der Linde Rentmeester & Makelaardij. The listing is available on their own platform as well as on Funda. This means you can find the same property details on both platforms, and you can contact the agent for more information or to schedule a viewing.
