A quiet spot in the countryside
This detached house sits in the Verspreide huizen ten zuiden van Opende neighbourhood, a rural setting in the municipality of Westerkwartier. The home was built in 1930 and is offered for €535,000. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy efficiency from the listing. The asking price is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €651,250, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Westerkwartier reflects the wider market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has two rooms, one bedroom, and two floors, with a volume of 230 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The plot is 7,800 m², which is a spacious piece of land. The setting is described as rural, and the property is a house. The home has been listed since 21 October 2026.
Life in the neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some residents are positive: "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe," says one. Another describes the area as "dreamy landscapes formed by meadows," adding that people are "friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable." However, one resident reports a negative experience, mentioning "being bullied and ignored" and "things being stolen from our garden." The neighbourhood itself has about 1,065 inhabitants, with a mix of ages. For more on the local area, see the Verspreide huizen ten zuiden van Opende neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo, Aldi, Albert Heijn, and Lidl a short drive away. Samenlevingsschool de Binding is a couple of streets away, and OSG Singelland - VO Surhuisterveen is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Vlecke in Surhuisterveen, and the BENU Apotheek Surhuisterveen is close by. Bus stops at Opende, Topweer and Surhuisterveen, Scheiding are both just around the corner, served by lines 39, 133, and 139. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about a ten-minute drive. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Westerkwartier.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €400,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 34% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €237,000 to €400,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk 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 VT Makelaars on Pararius.
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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 Scheiding 5, Opende
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €535,000 is 34% above the WOZ value of €400,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €651,250, so it sits below the average for similar homes in the area.
What is the layout of the house?
According to the agent, the house has two rooms, one bedroom, and two floors. The living area is listed as 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The volume is 230 cubic metres. The plot is 7,800 m², which is a large piece of land. The setting is described as rural.
What is the energy label?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy efficiency from the listing. The home was built in 1930, but no further energy details are provided.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1930, but the risk level is based on broader data, not on a survey of the property itself.
What are the nearest amenities?
Poiesz supermarket is about 1.1 km away, with Jumbo, Aldi, Albert Heijn, and Lidl within about 1.6 to 1.8 km. Samenlevingsschool de Binding is about 1.2 km away, and OSG Singelland - VO Surhuisterveen is about 1.3 km. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Vlecke in Surhuisterveen, about 1.8 km, and the BENU Apotheek Surhuisterveen is about 1.75 km away.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stops are Opende, Topweer and Surhuisterveen, Scheiding, both about 770 to 780 metres away, served by lines 39, 133, and 139. Another stop, Surhuisterveen, Mr. Klokmanstraat, is about 1.1 km away with lines 13, 39, 133, and 139. The nearest train station is Buitenpost, about 9.9 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The neighbourhood is Verspreide huizen ten zuiden van Opende, a rural area in the municipality of Westerkwartier. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some describe it as child-friendly and quiet, while one resident reports negative experiences. The neighbourhood has about 1,065 inhabitants.
How has the WOZ value developed over time?
The WOZ value has risen from €237,000 in 2020 to €400,000 in 2025, an increase of 69% over five years. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the change in the official valuation, not the market price.
