A detached house in a wooded setting
This detached house on Zwaai 15 in Appelscha sits in a wooded, rural setting within a recreation park, along a quiet road and bordering a park. The home was built in 2010 and has an energy label A. With a plot of 686 m², the property offers plenty of outdoor space. The asking price of €435,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €498,538. For more context, you can compare with other [detached houses in Ooststellingwerf]( /koopwoningen/ooststellingwerf/vrijstaande-woningen/).
The home itself
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 138 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 132 m². The property is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler with a heat recovery system. Outside, there is a garden around the house and a detached wooden garage. The home is offered in full ownership.
Appelscha-Buitengebied
This part of Appelscha is a quiet, green area where the forest is never far away. The neighbourhood counts about 1,125 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. Residents of 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 adds: "They're always up for a chat and a helping hand when needed." A third notes: "Just nicely quiet." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. You can read more about [the Appelscha-Buitengebied neighbourhood]( /buurt/appelscha-buitengebied-ooststellingwerf/).
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, you can head to Aldi or Poiesz, both a couple of streets away, or Coop a bit further. Primary schools nearby include Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot and Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink, both within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Appelscha, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Drie Stellingen Appelscha is just around the corner. Bus stop Appelscha, Boslaan, served by line 380, is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Beilen, about 14.5 km from the home. The municipality of Ooststellingwerf offers a rural setting with small villages and nature reserves, as described on [the municipality of Ooststellingwerf]( /gemeente/ooststellingwerf/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €374,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €203,000 to €374,000. Regarding the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 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 multiple channels, including Alderik Vos and Alderik Vos Makelaardij NVM | Buitenstate 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 Zwaai 15, Appelscha
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €374,000, which has a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value. The asking price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €498,538.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 138 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 132 m². The property is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler with a heat recovery system. Outside, there is a garden around the house and a detached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for energy costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also fully insulated, which contributes to keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer. The exact energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
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. The pluvial flooding risk is also low, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications and do not constitute a structural assessment.
What amenities are nearby?
For groceries, you can go to Aldi or Poiesz, both about 2.2 km away, or Coop about 4.5 km away. Primary schools nearby include Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot (2.1 km) and Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink (2.4 km). The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Appelscha (2.1 km), and the pharmacy Apotheek De Drie Stellingen Appelscha is 2.2 km away. The nearest hospital is Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis in Assen, about 15.4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Appelscha, Boslaan, about 2.1 km away, served by line 380. Other stops on the same line are Appelscha, Smidslaantje (2.3 km) and Appelscha, Café Hulst (2.8 km). The nearest train station is Beilen, about 14.5 km away. From there, you can reach other destinations by train, but the exact connections are not specified here.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Appelscha-Buitengebied is a rural area with about 1,125 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area is known for its wooded surroundings. Residents of 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 adds: "They're always up for a chat and a helping hand when needed." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past years?
The WOZ value has risen from €203,000 in 2020 to €374,000 in 2025, an increase of 84% over five years. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal valuations and does not necessarily reflect the current market value. The asking price is 16% above the current WOZ value.
