Sportlaan 3
Nieuw-Buinen Oost, Borger-Odoorn
A semi-detached home with character
Sportlaan 3 sits in Nieuw-Buinen Oost, a quiet residential street in the village of Nieuw-Buinen, part of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. The area is rural and spacious, with a low address density that gives the neighbourhood a calm, open feel. Built in 1956, this semi-detached house has a lived-in character that reflects its age. At €295,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with other semi-detached houses in Borger-Odoorn, especially given the living area of 111 m² according to the agent.
Inside the home
The agent describes a home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 406 m³. The garden wraps around the house, with both a front and back garden, the latter facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. There is also a detached wooden garage. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a combination of a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The living area is listed as 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m²; the plot is 336 m² in both sources.
Life in Nieuw-Buinen Oost
Residents of the wider district of Nieuw-Buinen give their surroundings an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy but no shops" area, while another notes that "the neighbourhood has little contact with each other because people here are quite independent." The district has about 1,120 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses. It is a place where people tend to keep to themselves, as one reviewer put it: "Old farts neighbourhood with lots of cliques and families." For a fuller picture of the Nieuw-Buinen Oost neighbourhood, the local data paints a quiet, family-oriented picture.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum De Klister, is just around the corner, and a GP practice, Medisch Centrum Noorderbreedte, is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, the Aldi is a ten-minute walk, while the Lidl and Jumbo are a bit further out. The nearest bus stop, Nieuw Buinen, Esdoornlaan, is on your doorstep and is served by bus line 24. The nearest train station is in Veendam, about 16 km away. For a pharmacy or hospital, you would head to Stadskanaal, a short drive from the village. The wider surroundings of the municipality of Borger-Odoorn offer plenty of rural space.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data, based on public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, gives area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, although the home was built in 1956 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate risks, pluvial flooding, current and future flood risk, and heat stress are all rated low.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Startbox Makelaars, including a listing on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Sportlaan 3, Nieuw-Buinen
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price is €295,000. The agent lists the living area as 111 m², which works out to €2,658 per m² based on the agent's figures. The BAG registration records a slightly larger living area of 119 m². There is no WOZ value available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 406 m³. There is also a detached wooden garage and a garden that wraps around the house, with both a front and back garden, the latter facing northwest and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. These features may help with energy use, but the label itself is the official indicator.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. However, this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. The home was built in 1956 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The data comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the nearest amenities like?
The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum De Klister, is about 460 m away, and the GP practice Medisch Centrum Noorderbreedte is about 630 m away. The nearest supermarket, Aldi, is about 1.2 km away, with Lidl and Jumbo further out. The nearest bus stop, Nieuw Buinen, Esdoornlaan, is about 100 m away and is served by bus line 24. The nearest train station is in Veendam, about 16 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district of Nieuw-Buinen give their surroundings an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "cosy but no shops," while another notes that people are quite independent and keep to themselves. The district has about 1,120 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied single-family houses. It is a quiet, family-oriented area.
Is there a garden and parking?
Yes, the home has both a front and back garden, with the back garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. There is also a detached wooden garage, which provides parking or storage space. The plot is 336 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent.
What is the ownership situation?
The property is freehold, meaning you own the land outright. There is no leasehold or ground rent to consider. This is stated in the agent's description of the home.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Veendam, which is about 16.3 km away. This is a significant distance, so train travel would require a drive or bus connection. The nearest bus stop, Nieuw Buinen, Esdoornlaan, is about 100 m away and is served by bus line 24, which may connect to the station.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 44 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch noise standard. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not a measurement at the property itself. The data comes from the Atlas Leefomgeving and is for the reference year 2022.





