A friendly terraced house in De Swetten west
This terraced house on De Ee sits in De Swetten west, a residential part of Drachten where life moves at a comfortable pace. The home was built in 1976 and carries an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. With an asking price of €295,000, this is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, terraced houses in Smallingerland typically sell for around this level, with the average asking price in the neighbourhood at €270,000.
Inside the home
The house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a volume of 412 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 117 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 116 square metres. The plot measures 209 square metres in both the BAG and the agent's listing. At €2,543 per square metre, the price reflects the agent's stated floor area. The layout is straightforward, with the rooms arranged over the floors in a typical terraced-house fashion.
Life in De Swetten west
De Swetten west is a neighbourhood with around 1,980 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. 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 adds: "Safe and social control." A third resident describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood, but they do suggest a generally positive atmosphere. The housing stock here is mostly from the 1940s to 1970s, and about 39% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the De Swetten west neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza supermarket is just around the corner, with Poiesz, Lidl, Jumbo and Aldi all within a ten-minute walk. For school, It Heechhôf is on your doorstep, and It Ambyld is a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Folgeren, is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Pharmium Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Drachten, Omloop is a five-minute walk and serves lines 12 and 55. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15 kilometres away. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is a ten-minute drive. All of this sits within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €231,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €149,000 to €231,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from industry 45 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, as is heat stress now, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 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 De Ee 46, Drachten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €231,000, 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 stated floor area of 116 m², is €2,543. This is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in De Swetten west.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 117 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 116 m². The plot is 209 m². The volume of the house is 412 cubic metres. The property was built in 1976 and has an energy label C.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €231,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €149,000 in 2020 to €231,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area, though the WOZ value is a municipal assessment and not the same as the asking price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, and from industry it is 45 dB Lden, both measured in 2022 and 2024 respectively. Both levels are below the Dutch noise standard, so the home is not considered to be in a noise-sensitive area. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public data from sources like the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas, and it is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The low risk suggests that foundation issues are unlikely, but it does not replace a professional survey.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the current flood risk is also low. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to remain low. Heat stress is currently low, but it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this specific property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Ekoplaza is about 800 metres away, with Poiesz, Lidl, Jumbo and Aldi all within a kilometre. For schools, It Heechhôf is about 174 metres away, and It Ambyld is about 507 metres. There are also several other primary schools within walking distance, including De Swetten and OBS De Bolder.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Drachten, Omloop, about 550 metres away, serving lines 12 and 55. Other stops include Drachten, Stationsweg and Drachten, Noorderbuurt, both about 850-925 metres away, serving lines 13 and 21. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15 kilometres away, so a car or bus is needed for train connections.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Swetten west has about 1,980 residents, with a mix of households: 44% are single-person households and 35% have children. Residents across the municipality of Smallingerland give their living environment an average score of 8.04, with comments like "Nice neighbourhood" and "Safe and social control." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
