Gaaikemastraat 46A
Balk, De Fryske Marren
NeighbourhoodA semi-detached home in the heart of Balk
This semi-detached house on Gaaikemastraat sits in a quiet residential area of Balk, a town in the municipality of De Fryske Marren. With its brick facade and 1950s character, it feels like a proper family home. The asking price of €375,000 is notably below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which sits at €495,300, so it's on the low side compared to other homes currently for sale. For context, there are semi-detached houses in De Fryske Marren listed at various price points.
What the home offers
The agent describes this as a 2-under-1-roof semi-detached house with six rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The living area is 132 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent, and the plot is 377 m². There's a garden at the front and back, with the back garden facing northwest, plus a balcony. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. It's freehold, so no leasehold costs. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label.
Balk: a village with a strong sense of community
Balk is a village of about 4,300 residents, with a mix of ages, nearly a third are 65 or older. Across the municipality of De Fryske Marren, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings." Another adds: "In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door." The village has a range of housing: 55% owner-occupied, and 87% of homes are single-family. For more on the area, see the municipality of De Fryske Marren.
Daily life: shops, school and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner: Lidl is a couple of streets away, and PLUS is a five-minute walk. For primary education, Sterrenschool Ludgerus and Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger are both within a five-minute walk, and secondary school csg Bogerman Balk is also nearby. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Balk, is a five-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Gaasterland is just around the corner. Bus stops on Van Swinderenstraat and Talmahiem, served by lines 41 and 44, are on your doorstep. The nearest train station, Koudum-Molkwerum, is about 11 km away. As for area-level risk indications: the foundation risk is low, and the soil type is sand. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 60 dB Lden (2022), while industrial noise is below the norm. Climate risks are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and 2050 flood risk, and low for current heat stress, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 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 Duinstra Melis Makelaars and 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 Gaaikemastraat 46A, Balk
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Balk?
The asking price of €375,000 is 24% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €495,300. The median asking price in Balk is €419,500, so this home is priced below that too. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €439,575, with an average time on market of 46 days.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has three bedrooms and one bathroom. In total there are six rooms spread over three floors. The living area is 132 m² and the volume is 497 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. The exact energy costs will depend on usage, but a B label generally means relatively low energy bills.
Is there a garden and a balcony?
Yes, the home has both a front and back garden, with the back garden facing northwest. There is also a balcony. The plot size is 377 m² according to the BAG registration.
What is the noise situation in the area?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Industrial noise is at 46 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications, not a measurement at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Lidl is about 350 metres away, and PLUS is about 600 metres. For primary schools, Sterrenschool Ludgerus and Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger are both within 500 metres. Secondary school csg Bogerman Balk is about 400 metres away.
How is public transport in Balk?
The nearest bus stop is Van Swinderenstraat, about 200 metres away, served by lines 41 and 44. Another stop, Talmahiem, is about 380 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Koudum-Molkwerum, about 11 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of De Fryske Marren, residents give an average score of 7.93 out of 10. One resident says: 'In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings.' Another says: 'In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door.' A third notes it's 'reasonably quiet' with nice nature outside.
Is there a risk of flooding?
Area-level data indicates a low risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) and a low risk of river or coastal flooding, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not a guarantee for this specific property.
What is the foundation risk?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. The home was built in 1950, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the property's foundation.
Statistics for Balk
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,218 | €375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,462 | – |
Statistics for Balk
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,218 | €375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,462 | – |
Experiences from De Fryske Marren
How residents experience their municipality
In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings. Last night we had a New Year's drink. Very cosy... Also in summer such an evening. But the most important thing for me is... as a neighbourhood we are there for everyone. Whatever happens... Togetherness.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is usually quiet and there is nice nature outside, only the roads are not so great.
Auto-translated to English by AILately more trouble from loitering youths causing nuisance. Physical and verbal violence
Auto-translated to English by AIWell good, each to their own
Auto-translated to English by AISweet, nice, always attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIWe don't have much contact with the neighbourhood because everyone keeps to themselves
Auto-translated to English by AIThe people are involved with each other. And that's how it should be. Because better a good neighbour than a distant friend!! Public transport connections are poorly arranged. Sometimes I have a 1-hour transfer time... Hope that a train station will come to Lemmer for Kampen and Zwolle.. Would be great for Frisian students
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for De Fryske Marren
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,616 | €425,913 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,540 | – |
| Rent price | €1,459 p/m | €1,459 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €14 p/m | – |
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Gaaikemastraat 46A, Balk
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