Torenstraat 39
West-Terschelling, Terschelling
AreaA historic home on Terschelling
Torenstraat 39 is a detached house in the heart of West-Terschelling, the main village on the Wadden island of Terschelling. The home dates from 1800, making it one of the older properties in the village. With a living area of 83 square metres on a plot of 292 square metres, this is a compact home with a generous garden. The asking price of €485,000 works out at €5,843 per square metre, which is judged to be on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in Terschelling. This listing does not state the energy label, so the energy performance of the home is unknown.
What the agent tells us
The agent offers this detached house without publishing any details about the layout, number of rooms, garden, insulation or heating installation. What we do know is the year of construction, 1800, and the floor areas as registered in the BAG. The living area of 83 square metres comes from the BAG registration. Beyond that, the listing gives no further information about the interior or the state of the property.
Life in West-Terschelling
West-Terschelling is a village where residents look out for each other. One resident says: "We have a nice neighbourhood here where we can help each other! Sometimes it would be nice to have a neighbourhood day or something." Another, who has lived here for 43 years, describes it as "a lively neighbourhood, shops within walking distance, unfortunately street cleaning leaves something to be desired but otherwise fine to live. Nature very close by." Based on two reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.75 out of 10. The village has around 2,525 inhabitants, with a relatively large share of residents aged 65 and over. The neighbourhood is the main settlement on the island, with the harbour and the ferry connection to the mainland close by.
Daily life and getting around
The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 68 metres from the front door. Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: the Ds Vossersschool voor Christelijk Basisonderwijs and the Obs Prinses Margrietschool. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk West-Terschelling, is a five-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop West-Terschelling, Haven is just around the corner with lines 1, 2 and 9. The nearest train station is Harlingen Haven, which you reach via the ferry crossing to the mainland. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Terschelling.
WOZ and address data
This listing does not include the WOZ value, so no comparison with the asking price is possible. The address-level risk data shows a medium foundation risk indication for this area, based on the fact that the property was built before 1970 and that 100% of the buildings in this postcode area date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which does not exceed the noise standard. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Makelaardij Van Keulen Terschelling B.V.
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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 Torenstraat 39, West-Terschelling
What is the asking price for this detached house in West-Terschelling?
The asking price is €485,000. With a living area of 83 square metres, that comes to €5,843 per square metre. The price is judged to be on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in the municipality of Terschelling. The home dates from 1800, which makes it a historic property, and the plot measures 292 square metres.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published the energy label for this home. The listing gives the year of construction, 1800, and the floor areas from the BAG registration, but no information about the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, garden, insulation or heating installation. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the agent's publication for this property. Without this figure, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price of €485,000 can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the property being built before 1970, in this case in 1800, and on the fact that 100% of the buildings in this postcode area date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are near this home?
The SPAR supermarket is just 68 metres from the front door, literally on your doorstep. Two primary schools are within walking distance: the Ds Vossersschool voor Christelijk Basisonderwijs at 469 metres and the Obs Prinses Margrietschool at 501 metres. The nearest secondary school, 't Schylger Jouw, is about 5.4 kilometres away.
How is the neighbourhood of West-Terschelling rated by residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.75 out of 10, based on two reviews. One resident describes it as a nice neighbourhood where people help each other. Another, who has lived there for 43 years, calls it lively with shops within walking distance and nature very close by, though street cleaning could be better. The village has around 2,525 inhabitants.
What public transport options are available near Torenstraat 39?
The bus stop West-Terschelling, Haven is 224 metres away and is served by lines 1, 2 and 9. A second stop, West-Terschelling, Stilen, is 591 metres away with lines 1 and 2. The nearest train station is Harlingen Haven, about 24 kilometres away, which you reach via the ferry from the harbour at West-Terschelling.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk for this address is low, both currently and in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a heightened chance of surface water accumulation during intense rainfall. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
