A quiet spot in De Wiken noordoost
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this semi-detached house on De Foreest 1 sits in the De Wiken noordoost neighbourhood of Drachten. The home dates from 1974 and carries an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €497,000, the price per square metre comes to €3,313 based on the agent's listing, which puts it on the high side compared with the average of €2,381 per m² for semi-detached houses in Smallingerland.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 642 m³. The BAG registration records a living area of 177 m², while the agent lists 150 m². The plot measures 411 m² in both sources. Outside, there is a west-facing side garden of 132 m² and a rear garden of 90 m², plus an attached brick garage. The agent states the home is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a heat pump with partial underfloor heating.
Life in De Wiken noordoost
Around 930 people live in this neighbourhood, where most homes are single-family houses and the average household size is 2.2. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another describes it as "Safe and social control." The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just around the corner, and the nearest primary school is a couple of streets away. For a closer look at what the De Wiken noordoost neighbourhood has to offer, the figures paint a picture of a settled residential area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Poiesz supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Aldi a ten-minute walk. Primary schools Eben Haezer and JKC de Wiekslag are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Smedes is a couple of streets away, and Pharmium Apotheek de Wiken Drachten is just around the corner. Bus stop Drachten, Langewijk with line 20 is a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15.7 km off. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. At the address level, the noise load from road traffic is recorded at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sand as the soil type. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 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 two channels, including Makelaardij Knijpstra and Makelaardij Knijpstra.
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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 De Foreest 1, Drachten
What does the asking price of €497,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €497,000 for a semi-detached house with a living area of 150 m² according to the agent, which works out to €3,313 per m². In the neighbourhood, the average asking price per m² is €2,381, so this home sits above that level. The price reflects the efficient A++ energy label and the full insulation the agent describes.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 150 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 177 m². The plot measures 411 m² in both sources, with a west-facing side garden of 132 m² and a rear garden of 90 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The agent also states the home is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a heat pump with partial underfloor heating. This combination suggests relatively low energy costs, though the exact amounts are not stated.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The address-level data records a road traffic noise load of 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The home is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, with sand as the soil type. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby and how far away are they?
The nearest supermarket is Poiesz at about 591 metres, with Albert Heijn at 608 metres and Aldi at 920 metres. A Jumbo and another Aldi are both at about 1,164 metres. These distances mean the daily grocery run is a short walk or bike ride away.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Eben Haezer at about 273 metres, followed by JKC de Wiekslag at 376 metres. OBS De Kameleon is at 735 metres, Basisschool De Parel at 752 metres and Het Mozaïek at 770 metres. Secondary education is available at about 0.9 km distance.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood. Many beautiful homes. Also close to all the amenities you need." Another describes it as "Safe and social control." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available near De Foreest 1?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Langewijk at about 411 metres, served by line 20. Drachten, De Knobben is at 501 metres and Drachten, Zuidkade at 865 metres, both also on line 20. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden at about 15.7 km.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of population and housing?
The De Wiken noordoost neighbourhood has around 930 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. About 73% of the housing stock consists of single-family homes, and 37% of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden at about 0.2 km distance.
