Usquert, Het Hogeland
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Tuinbouwpad sits in the village of Usquert, a peaceful spot in the municipality of Het Hogeland. With 173 m² of living space and a large plot of 1415 m², it offers plenty of room. The asking price of €625,000 is 76% above the neighbourhood average of €354,800, making it the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in Usquert. For context, detached houses in Het Hogeland vary widely in price.
Usquert is a compact village with around 1,260 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (72%) and nearly all are single-family houses (96%). The population is mixed, with a notable share of older residents (25% aged 65+). There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the village has a quiet, rural character. The train station is just a five-minute walk away, connecting you to the wider region. the municipality of Het Hogeland covers a large area with several similar villages.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarkets are a bit further out: Albert Heijn is about 3.7 km away, and Lidl, Aldi and Jumbo are around 3.9 km. Primary school De Noordster is just a short walk from the house. For secondary education, children travel to Uithuizen, about 3.5 km away. A GP is within walking distance, and the village has a restaurant and a park nearby. The train station makes commuting feasible.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Chris Slager Makelaardij. The asking price is on the high side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood, reflecting its size and plot.
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Tuinbouwpad 5, Usquert
Data from Usquert
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About Tuinbouwpad 5, Usquert
The asking price of €625,000 is 76% above the neighbourhood average of €354,800, and it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in Usquert. However, this house is larger than average (173 m² vs. 164 m² average) and sits on a spacious plot of 1415 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €281,885, so the price is significantly higher. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and land.
The energy label is B, which is quite efficient. Homes with label B typically have good insulation and lower energy costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In Usquert, 40% of homes have label B and another 40% have label C, so this house is in line with the better-performing properties in the neighbourhood.
The train station is 0.6 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to nearby towns and cities without needing a car.
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Noordster, just 543 m away. Other primary schools within 3.5 km include Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Schelp and Christelijke Basisschool Koning Willem-Alexander. For secondary education, Het Hogeland College in Uithuizen is about 3.5 km away.
The plot measures 1415 m², which is very spacious for a detached house. It offers plenty of room for a garden, outdoor activities, or even extensions (subject to planning permission). The exact layout and features of the garden are not described in the listing.
Usquert is a quiet village with about 1,260 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses. The population includes a mix of ages, with a notable number of older residents. The area has a low urbanity level (5 out of 5, with 5 being least urban), so it is very rural. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the village has basic amenities like a GP, restaurant, and park.
Currently, there are five homes for sale in Usquert, with prices ranging from €224,500 to €625,000. This house is the most expensive. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €354,800, and the average sold price recently was €281,885.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Usquert