A farmhouse with space to breathe
This detached farmhouse sits on a quiet road in Verspreide huizen, a small settlement on the edge of Veendam. The setting is rural and open, with the house surrounded by its own garden. Built in 1916, it has 13 rooms spread over two floors, including 8 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €780,667. For context, this is one of three homes currently for sale in the area, and it is the least expensive of the three. If you are looking at detached houses in Veendam, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
According to the agent, the living area is 315 m², while the BAG registration records 121 m². The plot is listed as 2,490 m² by the agent, against 2,180 m² in the BAG registration. The house has a garden all the way around, an integral garage and a separate brick garage. It is offered as full ownership, and the heating runs on gas heaters. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs. The property is described as a farmhouse and detached home, set on a quiet road with an open, rural position.
Life in Verspreide huizen
Verspreide huizen is a tiny community with around 205 residents, and most households here are families with children. The average household size is 2.5 people. Residents of the wider municipality of Veendam give their living environment an average score of 8.78, based on eleven reviews. One resident notes that more and more shops are disappearing and being replaced by eateries, and that a 24/7 gym attracts what they call riffraff, with fast-riding fatbikes even in the pedestrian area. Another resident says the municipality is very green and has a nice walking park, while a third describes it as safe and accessible. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the Verspreide huizen neighbourhood, the figures show a quiet, spread-out area.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, odbs Theo Thijssen, is about a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the closest supermarket is Poiesz, roughly five kilometres from the house, with a SPAR and a PLUS a bit further on. The nearest GP is B75 Huisartsen in Nieuwe Pekela, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Nieuwe Pekela, is just next door. The hospital, Treant Refaja Ziekenhuis, is in Stadskanaal. For public transport, bus line 15 stops at Boven Pekela, Molenstraat, about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest train station is Veendam, at 6.8 kilometres. The municipality of Veendam offers these facilities within reach, and the municipality of Veendam has more on the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €335,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €250,000 to €335,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. The climate indications are also low for pluvial flooding and for flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Suurland.
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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 Numero Dertien 24, Veendam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €425,000 is 46% below the average asking price in Verspreide huizen, which is €780,667. It is also the least expensive of the three homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 315 m², is €1,349, which is 78% below the neighbourhood average of €6,002 per m².
What is the layout of this farmhouse?
According to the agent, the home has 13 rooms, including 8 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 1,068 m³. The living area is listed as 315 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 121 m². The plot is 2,490 m² according to the agent, against 2,180 m² in the BAG registration. There is a garden all the way around the house.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €335,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 34%, from €250,000 in 2020 to €335,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the area-level risk indications for this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 40 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indications are low for pluvial flooding and for flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is odbs Theo Thijssen, about 1.9 kilometres away. Other primary schools within five kilometres include Kindcentrum De Linde, Openbare Basisschool De Sleutel, and CBS Groen van Prinsterer. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 5.5 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Boven Pekela, Molenstraat, about 1.4 kilometres away, served by bus line 15. Other stops on the same line are at Nieuwe Pekela, Eendrachtsbrug and Boven Pekela, Tilbrug. The nearest train station is Veendam, at 6.8 kilometres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Verspreide huizen is a small settlement with around 205 residents. Most households are families with children, and the average household size is 2.5. Residents of the wider municipality of Veendam give their living environment an average score of 8.78, based on eleven reviews. One resident mentions that shops are disappearing and being replaced by eateries, while another praises the green surroundings and a nice walking park.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect high heating costs. The home is heated by gas heaters. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
