Noorderpad 12
Overig Giethoorn-Noord, Steenwijkerland
A waterside farmhouse in Giethoorn
This is a place where the water is part of everyday life. The farmhouse sits on a plot of 2,885 m², with a free view and direct access to the water, in the quiet northern part of Giethoorn. The asking price of €1,400,000 works out at €7,254 per m² based on the agent's listed floor area, which is on the high side compared with other detached houses in Steenwijkerland. The home was built in 1900 and carries an energy label B.
Inside the farmhouse
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 747 m³. The living area is listed as 193 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 196 m². The garden faces east. The home has floor insulation, and heating comes from a central heating boiler, a heat pump and a wood stove. It is a farmhouse, offered for sale since 28 August 2026.
Life in Overig Giethoorn-Noord
This is a small, rural corner of Giethoorn, with around 420 residents and a housing stock made up almost entirely of single-family homes, nine out of ten of which are owner-occupied. Across the municipality of Steenwijkerland, residents give an average score of 8.03, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "De Woldmeenthe is a nice place to live. It is green, quiet and safe. All amenities are within walking or cycling distance." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood and a safe neighbourhood, we really enjoy living here!!" A third resident mentions that it is one of the safest neighbourhoods in the Steenwijk area, though with slight nuisance from drug dealing. The reviews describe the Overig Giethoorn-Noord neighbourhood as green and quiet, with wide streets and well-kept greenery.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest bus stop, Giethoorn, Hotel Harmonie, is just around the corner, with bus line 70. The train station in Steenwijk is about five kilometres away. For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is the PLUS, a ten-minute walk away, with the Jumbo, Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn a bit further. The nearest primary school, O.B.S. De Punter, is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Visser & van der Velde and the BENU Apotheek are both in Steenwijk. The hospital, Isala Meppel, is about eleven kilometres away. The restaurant is within walking distance, and the municipality of Steenwijkerland offers plenty of water and countryside to explore.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address data shows that the noise level from road traffic is 39 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the note that the home was built in 1900 on peat soil, possibly on wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and for flood risk both now and in 2050. 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 only via Makelaardij Wapstra on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Noorderpad 12, Giethoorn
What is the asking price for this farmhouse in Giethoorn?
The asking price is €1,400,000. Based on the agent's listed living area of 193 m², that works out at €7,254 per m². The plot measures 2,885 m². The price is on the high side compared with other detached houses in the municipality of Steenwijkerland.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The volume is 747 m³. The living area is listed as 193 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 196 m². The garden faces east.
What is the energy label and how is the home heated?
The home carries an energy label B. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, a heat pump and a wood stove. The home also has floor insulation. The energy label is a fact about the home, and the heating installations are listed by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The note explains that the home was built in 1900 on peat soil, possibly on wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this location?
The climate indications for this address are low for pluvial flooding and low for flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself is not assessed.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Giethoorn, Hotel Harmonie, just around the corner, served by bus line 70. Two other stops on the same line, Giethoorn, Lindehof and Giethoorn, Brug, are also within walking distance. The nearest train station is Steenwijk, about five kilometres away.
Which supermarkets and schools are closest?
The nearest supermarket is the PLUS, about 3.2 kilometres away, with the Jumbo, Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn within about 4.5 to 4.7 kilometres. The nearest primary school is O.B.S. De Punter, about 2.3 kilometres away, and the nearest secondary school is RSG Tromp Meesters, about 4.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Steenwijkerland, residents give an average score of 8.03, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes the area as green, quiet and safe, with all amenities within walking or cycling distance. Another says it is cosy and safe. A third mentions it is one of the safest neighbourhoods in the Steenwijk area, though with slight nuisance from drug dealing.
How large is the plot and what is the setting?
The plot measures 2,885 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The setting is described as on the water, with a free view and direct access to the waterway. The garden faces east. This is a farmhouse, built in 1900.





