A detached house in Midsland
This detached house on Westerburen 34A sits in Midsland, a village on the island of Terschelling. With the dunes and the North Sea beach a short bike ride away, life here moves at an island pace. The asking price is €599,000. For comparison, detached houses in Terschelling are listed at an average of €4,582 per square metre.
The home itself
Built in 1989, this three-storey house offers 117 m² of living space across five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The garden, which faces north, measures 180 m², and there is an attached brick garage. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing, a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Midsland
Midsland is the largest village on Terschelling, with around 920 residents. It is a place where people know each other, as one resident puts it: "We have a nice neighbourhood here where we can help each other!" Another resident, who has lived here for 43 years, mentions the lively neighbourhood and shops within walking distance, though street cleaning could be better. Across the municipality of Terschelling, residents give an average score of 8.75 out of 10, based on two reviews. The village has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. The Midsland neighbourhood is home to about 454 dwellings, of which 58% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are two schools within a five-minute walk: Obs 't Hunnighouwersgat for primary education and 't Schylger Jouw for secondary education. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Terschelling-Midsland, is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stops at Onder de Pannen and Centrum are both within a five-minute walk, served by lines 1, 2 and 9. The nearest train station is Harlingen Haven, about 25 km away, which connects to the mainland ferry. The municipality of Terschelling covers the whole island, with its own character and community.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €502,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €334,000 to €502,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the area-level indications show low pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk now and in 2050, 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, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Jan Doeksen Makelaars Terschelling on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Westerburen 34A, Midsland
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €599,000. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the Midsland neighbourhood is €728,833, and the average price per square metre is €4,582. This home is listed at €5,120 per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 117 m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has 117 m² of living space spread over three floors, with five rooms in total. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The garden, which is 180 m² and faces north, is accessible from the house. There is also an attached brick garage. The agent lists the volume as 420 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €502,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 50%, from €334,000 in 2020 to €502,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address-level risk data shows a low foundation risk indication, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. The noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, about 240 metres away. Two schools are within a five-minute walk: Obs 't Hunnighouwersgat (primary) and 't Schylger Jouw (secondary). The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Terschelling-Midsland, is about 310 metres away. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Westerterp, is in Harlingen, about 25 km away.
What is the public transport situation?
There are several bus stops within a short walk: Midsland, Onder de Pannen (285 m) and Midsland, Centrum (297 m), both served by lines 1 and 2, with line 9 also stopping at Centrum. The nearest train station is Harlingen Haven, about 24.7 km away, which requires a ferry crossing to reach.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing, which may help somewhat. The label does not indicate the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
Currently, there are 6 homes for sale in the Midsland neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €315,000 to €1,100,000. The average asking price is €728,833, and the median is €759,000. In the past period, 17 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €680,471.
