Schoollaan 4
Hem, Drechterland
AreaA quiet spot in the village of Hem
Schoollaan 4 sits on a quiet road in the centre of Hem, a village in the municipality of Drechterland. The setting is described as sheltered, in a residential area and yet rural. This detached house was built in 1900 and has an energy label C. With a price of €575,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other [detached houses in Drechterland], though the home does come with a substantial plot.
A home with character and space
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 515 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area at 143 m², while the BAG registration records 146 m². The plot shows a larger difference: the agent states 527 m², the BAG registration 170 m². The home has roof insulation, largely double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a combination of a central heating boiler and a wood stove. It is sold as full ownership. The garden faces west and is accessible via the back, with parking space alongside the house.
Life in Hem
Hem is a small village with around 1,135 residents, and the atmosphere is described by residents as cosy and helpful. Across the municipality of Drechterland, residents give an average score of 7.9, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I have only good experiences with the fellow residents of Westwoud. Everyone I meet is friendly and if you ask for help, whether it's something small or big, people are there to help you." Another describes it as "a quiet and fairly normal neighbourhood, several primary schools and a Smallsteps. 2 shops and a snack bar. But a cosy little village." The village has a mix of households, with a third being single-person households and just under a third having children. For a sense of what [the municipality of Drechterland] has to offer, the surrounding area is predominantly residential and rural.
Amenities and getting around
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, about a ten-minute walk away, and the Albert Heijn is a bit further out. The Jozefschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Molenaar/Wolfe in Venhuizen, about a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy Apotheek Drechterland is in Hoogkarspel. The bus stop Hem, Torenweg is on your doorstep, with lines 412 and 612, and the nearest train station is Hoogkarspel, a short drive away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €608,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €575,000 sits 5% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €349,000 to €608,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress are all low, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Jelle Ooteman Makelaars and Funda.
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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 Schoollaan 4, Hem
What is the asking price of this detached house in Hem?
The asking price is €575,000. The agent lists the living area at 143 m², which works out to €4,021 per m². The asking price sits 5% below the WOZ value of €608,000, as determined on 1 January 2025. The home has been listed since 15 August 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 515 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area at 143 m², while the BAG registration records 146 m². The plot is given as 527 m² by the agent and 170 m² in the BAG registration.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €608,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €575,000 is 5% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €349,000 to €608,000.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on the postcode area, where 59% of properties were built before 1970, and not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about a ten-minute walk away, and the Albert Heijn is a bit further out. The Jozefschool primary school is a couple of streets away, with several other primary schools within a short distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Molenaar/Wolfe in Venhuizen, about a ten-minute walk.
How is this home connected to public transport?
The bus stop Hem, Torenweg is on your doorstep, with lines 412 and 612. The nearest train station is Hoogkarspel, about 3.3 km away. The bus stop Hem, Zaadhandel Hem is just around the corner with line 412.
What is the neighbourhood of Hem like?
Hem is a small village with around 1,135 residents. Across the municipality of Drechterland, residents give an average score of 7.9, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet and fairly normal neighbourhood with several primary schools, two shops and a snack bar, calling it a cosy little village.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The home has roof insulation, largely double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, according to the agent. It is heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The home was built in 1900.
What is the garden like at this property?
The garden faces west and is accessible via the back. There is parking space alongside the house. The agent lists the plot at 527 m², while the BAG registration records 170 m². The home is described as having a sheltered setting on a quiet road.
