A blank canvas in the heart of Drenthe
This is a rare opportunity: a plot on Boerstraat in Elp, offered for sale at €347,000. The listing is incomplete, so the house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction and energy label are not stated. As a result, the details of the home itself remain unknown. What is clear is the price: it sits 53% below the average asking price of €735,714 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 7 homes currently for sale here. That makes it a sharp entry point compared with the rest of the market in homes in Midden-Drenthe.
What the listing leaves open
Because the agent has not provided any property details, there is nothing concrete to say about the layout, outdoor space or installations. The home is offered via HuitingSchoon, but without a floor area or year of construction, the usual points of reference are missing. The asking price stands on its own, without the context that a floor area would normally provide.
Elp, a village of contrasts
Elp is a small village with 340 residents, and the reviews from across the municipality of Midden-Drenthe paint a mixed picture. One resident says: "Positive but the neighbourhood around the street where we live is deteriorating. Lower social class rental homes, many foreign people and drug dealing in the area, also known to the police. Furthermore, many facilities in the area, shops, schools, a GP practice and a community centre." Another describes it as a "quiet area but with annoyances", mentioning unlit alleyways, poor pavements and litter in the woods, while also praising the "beautiful" greenery and walking paths. A third notes that "it has become a reasonably mixed village". Across the municipality, residents give an average score of 7.45 based on 14 reviews. The village itself is home to a mix of ages, with 31% of residents aged 65 or over and 12% under 15. For more on the area, see the municipality of Midden-Drenthe.
Daily life in the area
The nearest supermarket is the Lidl, a ten-minute walk away, with the Jumbo just beyond it. For primary education, Kindcentrum De Wegwijzer and IKC de Lindelaar are both a ten-minute walk from the plot. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Westerbork in Westerbork, a couple of streets away, with the pharmacy Apotheek GC Westerbork at the same location. The nearest train station is Beilen, a ten-minute walk away. For a hospital, the Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis in Assen is further out.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. There are also no risk indications recorded for this address, meaning no data on noise, foundation or flooding is available at this time.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via HuitingSchoon.
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About Boerstraat ong, Elp
Why is the asking price so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €347,000 is 53% below the average asking price of €735,714 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is also the cheapest of the 7 homes on the market here. The neighbourhood average is skewed by higher-priced properties, with the most expensive home listed at €1,100,000. The price difference reflects the position of this listing within the local market.
What property details are missing from this listing?
The listing does not state the house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, there is no information about the size, layout or age of the home. The location and neighbourhood data are derived from the street name and may differ from the actual property.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing is incomplete. The house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction and energy label are not stated. Location and neighbourhood information has been derived from the street name and could differ from the actual home. Without these details, it is not possible to describe the property itself.
What is the nearest supermarket and how far away is it?
The nearest supermarket is the Lidl, which is about 4.2 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The Jumbo is slightly further at around 4.3 km. Both are in the surrounding area, so daily groceries require a short trip. There are two supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
Which schools are closest to this address?
The nearest primary schools are Kindcentrum De Wegwijzer and IKC de Lindelaar, both around 3.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. There are two schools within 5 km. For secondary education, the nearest option is further out at approximately 10.5 km, which means a longer journey for older students.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Midden-Drenthe give an average score of 7.45 based on 14 reviews. One resident mentions that the area has many facilities including shops, schools and a GP practice, but also notes concerns about the neighbourhood deteriorating. Another describes the greenery and walking paths as beautiful, while mentioning annoyances such as unlit alleyways and litter. The reviews reflect a mixed experience.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Beilen, which is approximately 8.8 km from the address. That is a ten-minute walk in the context of this rural area, though in practice it would require a drive or cycle. The station provides a rail connection from the region.
What is the nearest GP practice and pharmacy?
The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Westerbork in Westerbork, about 4 km away. The pharmacy, Apotheek GC Westerbork, is at the same location. Both are roughly a ten-minute walk from the address, so basic healthcare is within reach without a long journey.
