Hielkemastrjitte 26
Balk, De Fryske Marren
AreaA terraced house in the heart of Balk
Balk is a village where the streets feel lived-in and neighbours know each other. This terraced house on Hielkemastrjitte 26 sits right in that setting, a home from 1973 with an energy label A. The asking price of €345,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €505,066. For context, that average is based on the homes currently for sale in Balk, and this one sits below it. If you are looking at terraced houses in De Fryske Marren, this is one of the more affordable options in the village.
The home itself
Inside you will find four rooms spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 112 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 m². The plot measures 155 m². According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler, underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump. There is a garden at the back, and the property faces southwest. It is offered as full ownership.
Life in Balk
Balk is a village of about 4,460 residents, and the reviews that exist for the wider municipality give it an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident talks about the togetherness in their street: "In our street there's a lot of togetherness, we have cosy evenings. Last night we had a New Year's drink." Another says: "In case of emergency, you can knock on anyone's door." A third resident describes it as a "reasonably quiet neighbourhood" with nice nature outside, though they note the roads are not so great. These reviews describe the municipality of De Fryske Marren rather than Balk specifically, so they give a sense of the wider area. The village itself has a mix of ages, with 29% of residents aged 65 or over.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a ten-minute walk. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is on your doorstep, with Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger a couple of streets away, and csg Bogerman Balk for secondary education is also within a short walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Balk is just around the corner, and Service Apotheek Gaasterland is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Balk, Meineszleane is on your doorstep with lines 41 and 44, and the nearest train station is Koudum-Molkwerum, about 12 km away. The hospital, Antonius Ziekenhuis in Sneek, is further out. All of this sits within the municipality of De Fryske Marren.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €248,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 39% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €164,000 to €248,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but 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 via multiple channels, including Huisman Makelaars, Huisman Makelaars on Funda and Huisman bemiddeling in vastgoed on Pararius.
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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 Hielkemastrjitte 26, Balk
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €345,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Balk, which is €505,066. The price per square metre is €3,080 based on the agent's listed living area, which is 3% below the neighbourhood average of €3,172 per m². The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has four rooms in total, with four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area at 112 m², while the BAG registration records 94 m². The plot is 155 m². There is a garden at the back and the property faces southwest.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €248,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 39% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 51%, from €164,000 in 2020 to €248,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
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 data also shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 350 metres, and the Lidl is about 870 metres away. Christelijke Basisschool de Bolster is about 200 metres away, with Daltonschool 't Hazzeleger at about 320 metres. Huisartsenpraktijk Balk is about 290 metres away, and Service Apotheek Gaasterland is about 390 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Balk, Meineszleane, about 200 metres away, served by lines 41 and 44. There is also a stop at Balk, Talmahiem about 350 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Koudum-Molkwerum, about 12 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Reviews for the municipality of De Fryske Marren give an average score of 7.93 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident mentions the togetherness in their street and cosy evenings, while another says you can knock on anyone's door in an emergency. A third describes it as reasonably quiet with nice nature outside, though the roads could be better.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler, underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump. The energy label reflects the official registration.
