Oost, Hoogeveen
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on van Echtenstraat has a classic feel, with its 1936 build and energy label B. With 250 m² of floor space on a 272 m² plot, it is a generous home. At €597,000 it is the most expensive of the eight homes currently for sale in Oost, and 49% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €400,938, so it is on the high side compared with other detached houses in Hoogeveen.
Oost is a mixed residential area with a strong urban feel (address density 2,044 per km²). Around 40% of homes are owner-occupied, and 80% are single-family houses. The population is diverse: a quarter are over 65, while a third are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures. The area has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away, and a supermarket within a five-minute walk. For a closer look at the area, see the Oost neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is on your doorstep, and Lidl, Nettorama, Albert Heijn and Aldi are all within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Juliana van Stolbergschool primary school is just around the corner, and obs Villa Kakelbont is a couple of streets away. Secondary options include Roelof van Echten College and Wolfsbos. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the town centre with restaurants and a library is also within easy reach. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Hoogeveen.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Volkerts Makelaardij and Hentenaar Makelaardij.
Details of this home
van Echtenstraat 106, Hoogeveen
Data from Oost
Data from Oost
16 within 5 km
36 within 5 km
About van Echtenstraat 106, Hoogeveen
At €597,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in Oost and 49% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €400,938. However, it is also much larger than average: 250 m² versus 149 m². The price per square metre works out at about €2,388, which is below the neighbourhood average of €2,858 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money.
The home has energy label B, which is good. In the neighbourhood, 30% of homes have label A and another 30% have label B, so this home is in line with the better-performing properties. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared with older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting without needing a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Juliana van Stolbergschool at 227 m and obs Villa Kakelbont at 374 m. For secondary education, Roelof van Echten College (mavo, havo, vwo) is 634 m away, and Wolfsbos has two locations within 711 m. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Jumbo is the nearest, just 421 m away. Lidl and Nettorama are about 870-889 m, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are around 1 km. So daily grocery shopping is very convenient, with several options within a ten-minute walk.
There are currently eight homes for sale in Oost, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €597,000. The average asking price is €400,938, and the median is €412,000. This home is the most expensive on the market.
The CBS data records 165 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita rate or breakdown it is hard to judge. The area has a mix of ages and household types, which often contributes to a stable community feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oost