A 1937 terraced house in the heart of Drachten
This terraced house on Houtlaan 51 sits in the Noord-Oost zuid neighbourhood, right in the centre of Drachten. The home was built in 1937 and carries an energy label C. With a last known asking price of €275,000, the price per square metre came to €3,481 based on the agent's floor area, which put it on the high side compared with the average sale price of €249,000 for the one home sold in this neighbourhood recently. For context, terraced houses in Smallingerland were part of a wider market where prices vary. This home has not been online since 13 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 300 cubic metres. The living area was listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres. The plot showed a similar difference: the agent listed 222 square metres, the BAG registration 141 square metres. The property had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered as full ownership. Outside there is a front and rear garden facing north, plus a detached wooden garage.
Life in Noord-Oost zuid
This is a compact neighbourhood of about 835 residents, where 56 percent of households are single-person. Residents of the district give an average score of 7.89, based on three 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 the quays as "enormously chaotic" with nightlife noise, and notes that "safety could be better". The neighbourhood has a high address density of 2,684 per square kilometre, reflecting its central urban character. The Noord-Oost zuid neighbourhood is where this home is located.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Poiesz and Aldi just around the corner. For schools, De Zwaai and OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum are both within a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bult and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen are both just around the corner, and the hospital Nij Smellinghe is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Drachten, Noorderbuurt is just around the corner with lines 13 and 21, and the nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 kilometres away. The municipality of Smallingerland covers this area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. The foundation risk indication is low, though this is an area-level indication: 58 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Mijn Makelaar Mink.
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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 Houtlaan 51, Drachten
What was the asking price for this terraced house on Houtlaan 51?
The asking price was €275,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 79 square metres, that worked out to €3,481 per square metre. In the neighbourhood, the one home sold recently went for an average of €249,000, so this asking price was on the high side. The home had been listed since 21 August 2026.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 300 cubic metres. The living area was listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres. There is also a front and rear garden facing north, plus a detached wooden garage.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. The agent noted that the property had double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data. Without this figure, there was no comparison to make with the asking price or any historical development to reference.
What are the noise and foundation risks for this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise of 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. The foundation risk indication is low, though this is an area-level indication: 58 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are close to this home?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Poiesz and Aldi just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bult and Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen are both just around the corner, and the hospital Nij Smellinghe is a ten-minute walk. For schools, De Zwaai and OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum are both within a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport from this location?
Bus stop Drachten, Noorderbuurt is just around the corner, with lines 13 and 21. Drachten, Zuidkade is a couple of streets away with line 20, and Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein is a five-minute walk with many lines including 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 27, 55, 304, 314, 320, 324, 380 and 404. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 16 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.89, based on three 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 describes the quays as "enormously chaotic" with nightlife noise, and notes that "safety could be better". These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Noord-Oost zuid neighbourhood has about 835 residents. Of the households, 56 percent are single-person, 22 percent have children and 23 percent are without children. The average household size is 1.7. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 2,684 per square kilometre, which reflects its central urban character.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the WOZ value. As a result, there was no comparison with the asking price or any historical development to reference.
