A waterside home in Drachten
This semi-detached house sits on the Gjalt de Jongstraat in Drachstervaart west, a residential area in Drachten where the homes line the water. The setting is described as being on navigable water within a residential neighbourhood, which gives the street a calm, open feel. The asking price of €598,000 works out at €3,883 per square metre based on the agent's floor area, which is in line with what similar semi-detached houses in Smallingerland tend to go for.
Inside the house
Built in 2007, this home spans three floors and offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 154 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 159 square metres; the plot is 276 square metres according to both. The house comes with a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. There is a carport for parking. The property is fully owned and, according to the agent, fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation plus HR glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Drachstervaart west
Drachstervaart west is a residential neighbourhood with around 1,510 residents, and about half of the households have children. 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 itself has a mix of ages, with the largest group between 45 and 65. For more on the area, have a look at the Drachstervaart west neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are both a ten-minute walk away, and there is an Ekoplaza a bit further out. For primary education, Montessorischool De Plotter is a ten-minute walk, with Christelijke Basisschool De Voorde and Openbare basisschool De Meander just beyond that. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk van Bracht & Dorgelo, and the pharmacy Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt is a couple of streets away. Bus line 23 stops at Drachten, Voormalige Manege, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, about 15 kilometres away. The municipality of Smallingerland covers Drachten and the surrounding villages, and you can read more about the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise 18 dB Lden, both below the noise standard for 2022. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated in 2050; heat stress is currently low but rises to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via Mijn Makelaar Mink.
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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 Gjalt de Jongstraat 69, Drachten
What does the asking price of €598,000 include?
The asking price for this semi-detached house is €598,000, which comes to €3,883 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 154 square metres. The price is in line with what semi-detached houses in Smallingerland typically sell for. The property includes a carport, a garden on three sides, and full ownership, so there is no leasehold to factor in.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The house has five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. In total there are six rooms, with a living area of 154 square metres according to the agent and 159 square metres according to the BAG registration. The plot measures 276 square metres. The rear garden faces south and is accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for running costs?
The home has an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. The agent states the property is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and HR glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. An efficient label generally means lower energy costs, though actual usage depends on how the home is lived in.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and gives a general picture of the ground conditions in the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are both about a ten-minute walk away, around 1.1 kilometres from the home. For primary schools, Montessorischool De Plotter is roughly 800 metres away, and Christelijke Basisschool De Voorde and Openbare basisschool De Meander are about a kilometre away. A day-care centre is within walking distance at around 900 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 23 stops at Drachten, Voormalige Manege, about 400 metres from the home, with additional stops at De Fluessen and De Slinge within 600 metres. The nearest train station is Hurdegaryp, approximately 15 kilometres away. For most daily journeys, the bus service covers local connections, while the station serves longer trips.
What is the neighbourhood like in Drachstervaart west?
Drachstervaart west is a residential neighbourhood with about 1,510 residents, and half of the households have children. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland rate their living environment at 8.04 out of 10. One resident mentions the many beautiful homes and the proximity to amenities, while another highlights the safe and social atmosphere. The area has a mix of age groups, with the largest share between 45 and 65.
Is the home close to water?
Yes, the setting is described as being on navigable water within a residential neighbourhood. The home has a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. Being on the water is part of the appeal of this particular street in Drachstervaart west.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk for this address is elevated, and it remains elevated in 2050 according to public climate data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050.
How many sources list this home?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via one source: Mijn Makelaar Mink. The listing has been active since 31 August 2026. If you are interested, the agent's listing on Funda contains the full details of the property.
