A home by the water in Oude Pekela
This detached house on Waterkant 26 sits on a quiet road, right by the water and within a residential neighbourhood in Oude Pekela. The asking price is €350,000. For context, detached houses in Pekela are part of a local market where the average asking price is €337,713.
The house itself
Built in 1987, this two-storey home offers 97 m² of living space across four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area matches the BAG registration, and the plot is 267 m². Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 105 m² facing southwest, plus a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, with roof and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and an energy label C. The agent describes it as a semi-detached family home.
Life in Oude Pekela
Residents across the municipality of Pekela give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience is that it's very quiet in the neighbourhood and always cosy with all the neighbours. There are many young people in the area and there is also a secondary school. It's quite clean, everything is nearby and accessible by public transport, car or bike. The nature is also very beautiful and there is a nice forest here." Another adds: "Great place." The municipality has about 7,645 residents, and 60% of homes are owner-occupied. The Oude Pekela neighbourhood is where this home is located.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Aldi is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Poiesz is a bit further. For schools, CBS de 7-Sprong and Sint Willibrordusschool are both a ten-minute walk, and Dollard College Pekela for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Feis is just around the corner, and Apotheek Het Dokhuis is a couple of streets away. Bus stops on IJsbaanlaan and Raadhuislaan, served by lines 15 and 16, are a ten-minute walk, and Winschoten train station is about 5 km away. The municipality of Pekela covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €320,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 9% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 100%, from €160,000 to €320,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the area-level indications show medium risk for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar Idee.
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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 Waterkant 26, Oude Pekela
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €320,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €3,608.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has 97 m² of living space spread over two floors, with four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The plot is 267 m². Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 105 m² facing southwest, plus a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient labels. The home has roof and wall insulation and a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The area-level indications show a medium risk for pluvial flooding and a medium current flood risk, which remains medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level, not a verdict on this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi is about 584 metres away, Jumbo is about 691 metres away, and Poiesz is about 3.4 km away. These are the nearest supermarkets within 5 km, so daily groceries are within easy reach.
What schools are close to this home?
CBS de 7-Sprong and Sint Willibrordusschool are both about 754 metres away, and Kindcentrum openbare basisschool Hendrik Wester is about 803 metres away. For secondary education, Dollard College Pekela is about 988 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Oude Pekela, IJsbaanlaan (709 m) and Oude Pekela, Raadhuislaan (864 m), both served by lines 15 and 16. The nearest train station is Winschoten, about 4.9 km away.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Residents across the municipality of Pekela give their living environment an average score of 7.46, based on three reviews. One resident mentions it's quiet and cosy, with many young people and a secondary school nearby, and that nature is beautiful with a forest close by.
