A green corner of Drachten
Tucked away on the quiet side of Himsterhout, this semi-detached house from 2002 sits in a leafy part of Drachten, where the streets are peaceful and lined with trees. The setting is described by the agent as a quiet road in a wooded, residential area, with a garden to the front and back. With a living area of 146 square metres according to the agent, the asking price is €550,000. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare with other semi-detached houses in Smallingerland.
The house itself
The agent lists five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors, with a volume of 575 cubic metres. The home is fully insulated, heated by a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating, and comes with full ownership. Outside, there is a garden to the front and back, facing southwest, plus an attached brick garage and a carport. The BAG registration records a living area of 164 square metres, while the agent lists 146 square metres.
Life in Himsterhout
Residents of the wider district, which includes Himsterhout, give their living environment an average score of 7.55, based on four reviews. One resident describes the area as a quiet, safe and green neighbourhood, where children can play outside and nature is close by. Another mentions that amenities and nature are within walking distance, while a third notes occasional crazy situations but says they hardly happen anymore. The district is home to around 1,485 people, with a mix of ages and a large share of households with children. For more on the area, have a look at the Himsterhout neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered: the GP practice 't Voorhuis is just around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy, Pharmium Apotheek De Dragt, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Poiesz is a ten-minute walk, while Jumbo and Lidl are a bit further. Primary schools De Linebeam and obs de Finneblom are both within a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Drachten, Himsterhout is just around the corner, served by lines 304, 314 and 404, and the nearest train station is Akkrum, about 15 kilometres away. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is a short drive. All of this sits within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €475,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 16% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €329,000 to €475,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 44 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Friesland, Makelaardij Friesland | Qualis on Funda, and Makelaardij Friesland Drachten.
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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 Zaailand 13, Drachten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €475,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 146 square metres, is €3,767.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 146 square metres, while the BAG registration records 164 square metres. There is a garden to the front and back, facing southwest, and an attached brick garage with a carport.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which supports the efficient label, though the label itself is based on the official registration.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, both now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The GP practice 't Voorhuis is just around the corner, about 280 metres away. The nearest supermarket, Poiesz, is about a ten-minute walk at 1,030 metres. Primary schools De Linebeam and obs de Finneblom are both within a ten-minute walk, at 604 and 859 metres respectively.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents of the wider district, which includes Himsterhout, give their living environment an average score of 7.55, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet, safe and green neighbourhood, while another mentions that amenities and nature are within walking distance. The reviews cover the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Himsterhout, about 311 metres away, served by lines 304, 314 and 404. The nearest train station is Akkrum, about 15 kilometres away. The bus stop is just around the corner, making it easy to reach other parts of the area.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 44%, from €329,000 to €475,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the general trend in the area, though it does not predict future changes.
