A detached home on a quiet road
This detached house sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Opende, a village in the municipality of Westerkwartier. Built in 1966, the home has an energy label C. The last known asking price of €400,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, [detached houses in Westerkwartier]( /koopwoningen/westerkwartier/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) give you a sense of what is available in the wider area. This home has not been online since 13 November 2026.
The home itself
The house offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was 122 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m²; the plot was 420 m² in both. The agent described the property as a single-family detached home with a garden around the house and a detached wooden garage. It is freehold, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler and a pellet stove.
Life in Opende-Oost
Opende-Oost is a small neighbourhood with around 270 residents, and about half of the households have children. Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident describes the area as child-friendly, quiet and safe, while another speaks warmly of friendly, straightforward people and dreamy landscapes of meadows and trees. A third resident, however, reports an unhappy experience with bullying and theft. The reviews reflect a range of experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. [The Opende-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/opende-oost-westerkwartier/ ) has its own character within the wider municipality.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl and Aldi all within a ten-minute drive. Samenlevingsschool de Binding is a couple of streets away for primary education, and secondary education is available at OSG Singelland in Surhuisterveen. The GP practice De Vlecke and the BENU pharmacy are both in Surhuisterveen, a ten-minute drive. The nearest bus stop, Opende, Openderweg, is on your doorstep with lines 39, 133 and 139, and the nearest train station is Buitenpost. [The municipality of Westerkwartier]( /gemeente/westerkwartier/ ) covers a wide rural area with these amenities spread across its villages.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €311,000, and the asking price was 29% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €192,000 to €311,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk and flood risk for 2050 are both low.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Flexibele Makelaar, NVM 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 Provincialeweg 163, Opende
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 was 29% above the WOZ value of €311,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €192,000 to €311,000.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent listed the living area as 122 m², while the BAG registration records 133 m². The plot is 420 m². There is a garden around the house and a detached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what insulation is present?
The home has energy label C. According to the agent, the house had roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combi boiler and a pellet stove. The home was built in 1966.
What do residents say about living in the area?
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. One resident calls the area child-friendly, quiet and safe, while another appreciates the friendly people and the landscape of meadows and trees. A third resident reports an unhappy experience with bullying and theft. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not specifically Opende-Oost.
What are the nearest amenities?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl and Aldi within a ten-minute drive. Samenlevingsschool de Binding is a couple of streets away for primary education. The GP practice De Vlecke and the BENU pharmacy are both in Surhuisterveen, about a ten-minute drive.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Opende, Openderweg, on your doorstep, served by lines 39, 133 and 139. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 10 km away. The bus stop Kornhorn, Oude Dijk is a couple of streets away and also served by lines 39, 133 and 139.
What are the address-level risk indications?
The road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sand as the soil type. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk and flood risk for 2050 are both low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €192,000 to €311,000. The value increased each year except between 2022 and 2023, when it went from €283,000 to €277,000. The most recent value, €311,000, was set on 1 January 2025.
