Kaatsplein 3
Arum, Súdwest-Fryslân
AreaA quiet village home in Arum
This semi-detached house on Kaatsplein 3 sits in the centre of Arum, a village where life moves at its own pace. With 850 residents, it's a place where neighbours know each other and the streets are calm. The asking price of €389,000 is on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Súdwest-Fryslân, but the home's age and character may justify it.
Inside the home
Built in 1909, this home has 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 117 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 115 m². The plot is 306 m². The agent mentions a roof terrace, a detached stone garage, roof insulation, and a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Arum
Arum is a village where nothing much happens, as one resident of the municipality puts it: "Our village is quiet and nothing happens because there is very little here." Another resident, also from the wider municipality, gives a score of 9 out of 10, calling it a "Nice neighbourhood to grow up in." Across the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân, residents rate their living environment an average of 8.16 out of 10, based on 32 reviews. The village has 381 homes, mostly single-family houses, and 81% are owner-occupied. The Arum neighbourhood is not urban, with an address density of 134 per km².
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and the Poiesz is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Ontmoetingsschool De Oanrin, is a five-minute walk. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk De Tjasker, is in Witmarsum, a ten-minute drive. Bus stops on Schoolstraat and Van Camminghaweg are on your doorstep, with lines 99 and 190. The nearest train station is in Harlingen, about 5.7 km away. The municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân offers further amenities. According to area-level risk data, the home is in a zone with elevated foundation risk, partly because it was built in 1909 on clay soil. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, above the norm, while aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including van Dalen Makelaardij and listings on Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Kaatsplein 3, Arum
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €389,000. The price per square metre is €3,383, based on the agent's listed living area of 115 m². This is on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in the municipality, but the home's age and central location in Arum may explain the premium.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 4 rooms in total, including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 117 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 115 m². There is also a roof terrace and a detached stone garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent mentions roof insulation and a central heating boiler, which may help, but the label itself indicates moderate efficiency.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in listings. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
Area-level data indicates an elevated foundation risk for this postcode area. The home was built in 1909 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from area-level data and reflect the general environment, not the exact soundproofing of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just around the corner at about 108 metres. A Poiesz is about 2.8 km away, and a Lidl is about 5.2 km away. For daily groceries, the SPAR is the most convenient option.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Ontmoetingsschool De Oanrin, about 375 metres away, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within 5 km include IKC it iepen finster and Christelijke Basisschool De Bonkelder. There is no secondary school within 5 km; the nearest is about 6.8 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops on Schoolstraat and Van Camminghaweg are within 160 metres, served by lines 99 and 190. Another stop, Hoek Monnikenweg, is about 600 metres away and also serves line 75. The nearest train station is in Harlingen, about 5.7 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Arum is a quiet village with about 850 residents. Residents of the wider municipality give an average score of 8.16 out of 10, with one saying it's a 'Nice neighbourhood to grow up in.' The village has few amenities, as one resident notes: 'nothing happens because there is very little here.'
