Burgemeester Wuiteweg 18
Drachten centrum, Smallingerland
AreaA grand home in the heart of Drachten
This substantial semi-detached house sits right in the centre of Drachten, a town where life happens on your doorstep. With its classic herenhuis character and a roof terrace, it stands out as something special. The asking price of €785,000 is 89% above the average asking price of €415,063 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the 16 homes currently for sale here. For context, semi-detached houses in Smallingerland give you a sense of what else is on the market in the wider municipality.
Inside the house
Built in 1976, this home offers seven rooms including four bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors, with a volume of 893 m³. The agent lists the living area at 242 m², while the BAG registration records 269 m². The plot measures 301 m² according to both sources. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing west and accessible via the back alley, plus a roof terrace. The property is freehold and comes with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
The Drachten centrum neighbourhood
Drachten centrum is a compact urban area with a strong address density of 2,435 per km², making it very strongly urban. Around 40% of residents are aged 65 or over, and 59% of households are single-person households. Across the municipality of Smallingerland, residents give an average score of 8.04 out of 10 based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another adds: "Safe and social control." A third describes it as "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood". These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Drachten centrum neighbourhood is where this home is located.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. Dirk is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and another. Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is a couple of streets away, and Gomarus College Drachten is just around the corner. Huisartspraktijk Postma is on your doorstep, with Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen a ten-minute walk away. The bus stop at Van Knobelsdorffplein is just around the corner, served by lines 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 km away. The municipality of Smallingerland covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
At the address level, the noise indication from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with a note that 40% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970; the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mijn Makelaar Mink and their listings on Pararius and Funda.
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About Burgemeester Wuiteweg 18, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €785,000 is 89% above the average asking price of €415,063 for homes currently for sale in Drachten centrum. It is the most expensive of the 16 homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,023, while this home is listed at €3,244 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
The agent describes this as a herenhuis, a semi-detached house, with seven rooms including four bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors. The volume is 893 m³. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing west and accessible via the back alley, plus a roof terrace. The property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation according to the agent, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the available data for this home. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the risk indications for this address?
At the address level, the noise indication from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with 40% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home.
What amenities are nearby?
Dirk is 143 metres away, Albert Heijn is 264 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 348 metres away. Katholieke Jenaplan Basisschool St. Lukas is 217 metres away, and Gomarus College Drachten is 237 metres away. Huisartspraktijk Postma is 109 metres away, and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen is 705 metres away. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is 995 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop at Van Knobelsdorffplein is 144 metres away, served by lines 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. Another stop at Gauke Boelensstraat is 445 metres away with lines 12, 23 and 55. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, approximately 16 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Drachten centrum is a very strongly urban area with an address density of 2,435 per km². Around 40% of residents are aged 65 or over, and 59% of households are single-person households. Across the municipality of Smallingerland, residents give an average score of 8.04 out of 10 based on 24 reviews, with one resident noting it is close to all amenities.
How does the floor area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent lists the living area at 242 m², which is 69% larger than the neighbourhood average of 143 m². The BAG registration records a living area of 269 m². The plot measures 301 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does include property details such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floor area and energy label. The WOZ value is a separate municipal valuation and is not always included in the available data for a home.
