A farmhouse with space to breathe
This detached farmhouse sits on a quiet road outside the built-up area, with open views and a rural setting. The home was built in 1953 and has an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price is €850,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Achtkarspelen is €611,250, and this home is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in the area.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a farmhouse with six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 260 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 292 m². The plot measures 9,930 m². The home has a garden at the front, back, and sides, plus a detached wooden garage. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold.
The Verspreide huizen Buitenpost neighbourhood
This is a scattered settlement area where houses sit far apart, and residents value their privacy. Across the municipality of Achtkarspelen, residents give an average score of 7.05 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, little interference with each other." Another notes: "Even though the houses are far apart, there is good contact with the neighbourhood." The area has about 710 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Verspreide huizen Buitenpost neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you can walk to Poiesz, Lidl, or PLUS, all about a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within easy reach, including Aeres VMBO Buitenpost and Lauwers College Buitenpost for secondary education, and Basisschool De Fontein for primary. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Groenkamp, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek It Krúswâld Buitenpost, both a couple of streets away. Bus stops are nearby, with lines 12 and 101 at Buitenpost, Zwembad, and the train station at Buitenpost is about a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Achtkarspelen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €663,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €422,000 to €663,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is also 55 dB Lden but not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, noting the home was built in 1953 on clay soil. The risk of pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarskantoor Koopmans.
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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 Parallelweg 8A, Buitenpost
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €850,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €663,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also above the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood, which is €611,250.
What is the layout of the home?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 260 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 292 m². The plot measures 9,930 m². There is a garden at the front, back, and sides, plus a detached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1953 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 57% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. Groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest amenities?
The nearest supermarkets are Poiesz, Lidl, and PLUS, all about 1.5 km away. For schools, Aeres VMBO Buitenpost and Lauwers College Buitenpost are within about 800-900 metres, and Basisschool De Fontein is about 1.2 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Groenkamp, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek It Krúswâld Buitenpost, both around 1.6 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Augsbuert-Lytsewâld, about 1.2 km away, served by line 7561. Another stop, Buitenpost, Zwembad, is about 1.3 km away with lines 12 and 101. The train station at Buitenpost is about 1.3 km away, and there is also a bus stop at the station with many lines.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Achtkarspelen give an average score of 7.05 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, little interference with each other." Another notes: "Even though the houses are far apart, there is good contact with the neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 57% between 2020 and 2025, from €422,000 to €663,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in property values in this area.
