A semi-detached home in the woods
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Appelscha, this semi-detached house from 1972 offers a calm setting with open views. The asking price is €495,000. For context, the average asking price for a semi-detached home in the municipality is €425,500, and the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €425,500. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, is €3,511. If you are looking at the wider market, semi-detached houses in Ooststellingwerf give a sense of what is available nearby.
The home itself
Inside, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 141 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The plot measures 518 m². There is a garden on three sides, with a front, side and back garden totalling 125 m², facing west. An attached brick garage provides parking and storage. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing for the most part, plus HR and HR+ glass. Heating comes from a combination boiler and a wood stove. The energy label is B.
Life in Appelscha-Midden Oost
Residents across the municipality of Ooststellingwerf give their living environment an average score of 8.22, based on nine reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy little neighbourhood", while another says "they're always up for a chat and a helping hand when needed." The neighbourhood itself has around 785 residents, with a third aged 65 or over. The housing stock is mostly from the 1970s and 1980s, and the area feels settled. For a closer look at what this part of Appelscha offers, the Appelscha-Midden Oost neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Appelscha, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy, Apotheek De Drie Stellingen Appelscha, is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi and Poiesz are both within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close too, with Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot on your doorstep and Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink a ten-minute walk. Bus line 380 stops at Appelscha, Smidslaantje, just around the corner. The nearest train station is in Assen, about 15 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, which covers the surrounding villages and countryside.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €420,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 40%, from €301,000 in 2020 to €420,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 19 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but 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 two channels, including SNOEK Makelaars. The listing has been active since 23 October 2026.
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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 Oosterse Es 43E, Appelscha
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €420,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €301,000 in 2020 to €420,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 141 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The plot measures 518 m². There is a garden on three sides, with a front, side and back garden totalling 125 m², facing west, plus an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes insulation in the roof, double glazing for the most part, and HR and HR+ glass. Heating comes from a combination boiler and a wood stove.
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 climate indications for the area include elevated pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Appelscha is about 280 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek De Drie Stellingen Appelscha is about 320 metres away. For groceries, Aldi is about 350 metres and Poiesz about 410 metres. Openbare Basisschool de Riemsloot is about 170 metres, and Christelijke Basisschool De Mandebrink is about 820 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 380 stops at Appelscha, Smidslaantje, about 385 metres away, and also at Appelscha, Boslaan, about 460 metres. The nearest train station is Assen, about 15 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Ooststellingwerf give their living environment an average score of 8.22, based on nine reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy little neighbourhood", while another says "they're always up for a chat and a helping hand when needed." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Appelscha-Midden Oost neighbourhood.
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 is 16% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €425,500. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €432,000, with prices ranging from €339,000 to €499,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,494, while this home is listed at €3,511 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
