A quiet spot in Ter Apel
This semi-detached house on Dr. Poolmanstraat 4 sits in Ter Apel, a village in the municipality of Westerwolde. The setting is described as a quiet road with a sheltered position and a free view. Built in 1965, the home has an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. At €229,900, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €472,531. For context, this is one of the cheaper semi-detached houses in Westerwolde currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, four bedrooms, one bathroom and two floors, with a volume of 306 m³. The living area is listed as 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The plot measures 177 m². The property includes a front and back garden, and it is offered in full ownership. The agent mentions insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a central heating boiler.
Life in Ter Apel
Ter Apel is a village where residents of the wider municipality give their living environment an average score of 8.52, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Cosy, helpful, we even have a neighbourhood app, loving, nice neighbourhood to live in." Another resident mentions: "It's a nice area to live in. There are several shops and many things to do (a bit less for the youth) but it remains a fun neighbourhood and beautiful to live in. Beautiful nature areas for walking, cycling, rollerblading and other things." The village has around 3,965 inhabitants, with a relatively large share of residents aged 65 and over. This paints a picture of a close-knit community, as described by those who live there. For more on the area, see the Ter Apel neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The Bonifatiusschool for primary education is on your doorstep, and the Regionale Scholengemeenschap Ter Apel for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Ter Apel and Apotheek de Vriendschap Ter Apel are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Ter Apel, Ds. Fleischerstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 42, 72, 73 and 173. The nearest train station is in Emmen, about 14 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Westerwolde.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €200,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €121,000 to €200,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise load from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1965 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now, but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VC Kral Westen and other listings.
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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 Dr. Poolmanstraat 4, Ter Apel
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €229,900 is 15% above the WOZ value of €200,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price difference is a fact, and what it means for a potential buyer depends on the market and the condition of the home.
What is the living area of this home?
The agent lists the living area as 95 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². The plot area is 177 m² according to both sources. The home has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The volume is 306 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also mentions insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help keep energy use down. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The home was built in 1965 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What is the noise situation near this home?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement at the property itself. The home is described as being on a quiet road, but the traffic noise data suggests otherwise.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at about 523 metres, Lidl at 570 metres, and Aldi at 574 metres. There is also a Coop at 795 metres. These are all within a short walk or bike ride, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
The Bonifatiusschool for primary education is about 185 metres away, and OBS De Vlinder is at 420 metres. For secondary education, the Regionale Scholengemeenschap Ter Apel is at 677 metres. These distances make it easy for children to walk or cycle to school.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Ter Apel, Ds. Fleischerstraat, about 167 metres away, with bus lines 42, 72, 73 and 173. There are additional stops nearby. The nearest train station is Emmen, about 14 km away, which requires a bus or car journey to reach.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Westerwolde give their living environment an average score of 8.52, based on six reviews. One resident mentions a cosy, helpful community with a neighbourhood app. Another highlights the shops, nature areas for walking and cycling, and the friendly people. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €2,420, based on the agent's living area of 95 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,657. This means the price per m² is about 34% below the neighbourhood average, which is in line with the overall keen pricing of this home.
