A quiet spot in Burgum
Westersingel 13 is a detached house in Burgum, a village in Tytsjerksteradiel. The home sits on a quiet road, sheltered and within a residential area, as the agent describes it. Built in 1953, it has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The asking price of €425,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €530,833, which the agent's listing notes. For context, the price per square metre is €3,602, based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, detached houses in Tytsjerksteradiel are worth a look.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has a living area of 118 m², while the BAG registration records 145 m². The plot measures 975 m² in the agent's listing, against 948 m² in the BAG registration. The home has a garden on three sides, with a front, side and back garden totalling 300 m², facing south. There is an attached brick garage. The property is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and has a volume of 564 m³. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Burgum
Burgum is a village with a mix of characters, and residents give it an average score of 6.88 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy, peaceful neighbourhood with nice people and many amenities, mentioning playgrounds for children and community centres for the elderly. Another notes that there are many social housing units and many single residents, with little greenery and few children, but adds that neighbours look out for each other and they feel safe. A third resident highlights the many playgrounds, shops and neighbourhood prevention. The village has around 9,815 inhabitants, with a relatively high share of residents aged 65 and over. For a fuller picture, the Burgum neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS, Jumbo and Aldi all within a ten-minute walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool 't Partoer and Christelijke Basisschool De Arke are both a ten-minute walk away, and CSG Liudger Burgum, offering vmbo, havo and vwo, is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Van Keulen, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Burgum is just beyond that. For public transport, bus stops at Burgum, Noordersingel and Burgum, Gemeentehuis are within a ten-minute walk, served by lines 21 and 55, among others. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, about 4.3 km away. The village is part of the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel, which covers the surrounding area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €411,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €266,000 to €411,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the home was built before 1970, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar Burgum and Wijmenga Makelaars & Rentmeesters 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Westersingel 13, Burgum
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €411,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €266,000 in 2020 to €411,000 in 2025. This gives an idea of how the property's value has grown, but the asking price is set by the seller.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area as 118 m², while the BAG registration records 145 m². The plot is 975 m² according to the agent, or 948 m² per the BAG registration. There is a garden on three sides, with a front, side and back garden totalling 300 m², facing south, plus an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home was built in 1953, and the agent notes it has a central heating boiler. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing, so the label reflects the overall energy performance as assessed.
What are the foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is partly because the home was built before 1970, and 84% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm any actual foundation issues.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz, just around the corner at 260 metres, with PLUS, Jumbo and Aldi all within a ten-minute walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool 't Partoer and Christelijke Basisschool De Arke are both about 675 and 735 metres away, respectively. CSG Liudger Burgum, offering secondary education, is 667 metres away. These distances make daily errands and school runs straightforward.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Burgum, Noordersingel, about 525 metres away, served by lines 21 and 55. Another stop, Burgum, Gemeentehuis, is 637 metres away and has more lines, including 6061, 6071, 6081, 6093 and 6153. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, about 4.3 km away. This gives options for getting around without a car, though a car may be handy for some journeys.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy, peaceful neighbourhood with nice people and many amenities, including playgrounds and community centres. Another mentions many social housing units and single residents, with little greenery, but says neighbours look out for each other and they feel safe. A third highlights the many playgrounds, shops and neighbourhood prevention.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €425,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €530,833. The median asking price in the area is €495,000, and prices range from €285,000 to €795,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,430, while this home is listed at €3,602 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area. This puts the price slightly above the neighbourhood average per square metre.
