A detached house with a story
This detached house on Verlaat 4 in Fochteloo sits in the Fochteloo-Buitengebied area, a quiet corner of the municipality of Ooststellingwerf. Built in 1900, it has a lived-in character that comes with age, and it stands on a generous plot of 1670 m². The asking price is €599,000. For context, the neighbourhood currently has two homes for sale, with an average asking price of €698,500, and the wider market for detached houses in Ooststellingwerf reflects similar price levels.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family, detached home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 114 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 192 m². The property has a garden around the house and a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, wall insulation and secondary glazing, and heating comes from a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The volume is 537 m³.
Life in Fochteloo-Buitengebied
Fochteloo-Buitengebied is a small, spread-out area with around 250 residents, and the homes here are almost all owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Ooststellingwerf give their living environment an average score of 8.22, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Yes, quite a cosy little neighbourhood." Another notes: "They're always up for a chat and a helping hand when needed." A third simply calls it "Just nicely quiet." The area has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents between 25 and 45, and a fifth aged 65 or over. For more on the local area, see the Fochteloo-Buitengebied neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink is a ten-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot is a bit further. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Appelscha, and the pharmacy, Apotheek De Drie Stellingen Appelscha, are both in Appelscha, about 1.6 km away. Bus line 380 stops at Appelscha, Café Hulst, a ten-minute walk from the house. The nearest train station is in Assen, about 16 km away. The municipality of Ooststellingwerf covers a broad rural area, and the municipality of Ooststellingwerf page has more on what it offers.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €439,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 36% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €342,000 to €439,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 23 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. The flood risk from heavy rain is low, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: JIP makelaars Hoogeveen and JIP makelaars Appelscha - Oosterwolde on 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 Verlaat 4, Fochteloo
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €599,000 is 36% above the WOZ value of €439,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a fact about the listing, and what it means for the final sale price is something only the market can tell.
What is the layout of the house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family, detached home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 114 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 192 m². The property also has a garden around the house and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the building, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs, though not as low as with more efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation, wall insulation and secondary glazing, which can help keep the home warmer.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from public sources. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, in 1900. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property, so it does not replace a structural survey.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, about 1.5 km away, with Aldi just a bit further. For primary education, Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink is about 1.1 km away, and Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot is 1.7 km. The GP practice and pharmacy are both in Appelscha, around 1.6 km from the house.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Appelscha, Café Hulst, about 745 metres away, served by bus line 380. The nearest train station is in Assen, about 16 km away. This means the home is best reached by car, but there is a regular bus connection to the surrounding area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Fochteloo-Buitengebied is a small, rural area with about 250 residents. Residents across the municipality of Ooststellingwerf give their living environment an average score of 8.22, based on nine reviews. One resident describes it as "a cosy little neighbourhood," while another appreciates that people are "always up for a chat and a helping hand."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €342,000 in 2020 to €439,000 in 2025, an increase of 28% over that period. The value dipped slightly in 2023 and 2024 before jumping in 2025. This development reflects the general trend in the area, but the WOZ value is not the same as the market value.
