A quiet spot in Rutten
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Plantsoenweg in Rutten-woonkern, a small village in the Noordoostpolder. The home was built in 1952 and has an energy label B. At €469,900, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The price is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €357,952, and this is the most expensive of the 29 homes currently for sale in the area. For context, terraced houses in Noordoostpolder typically go for less.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The plot is a generous 4812 m², and there is a balcony. The home is a new build, and the agent describes it as a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the ground floor. The volume is 285 m³.
Life in Rutten-woonkern
Rutten-woonkern is a small community of around 910 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Noordoostpolder give their living environment an average score of 8.23, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "We live here with great pleasure, there is a lot of social contact with a pleasant atmosphere." Another mentions that "very many cultures, which is sometimes not pleasant" and that walking at night is "not very pleasant always." A third notes that "the Dutch residents are rapidly decreasing and the non-Dutch are rapidly increasing." The neighbourhood has a few small parks, which one resident praises as "very nice to walk through." For more on the area, see the Rutten-woonkern neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, De Leeuwerik, is just around the corner. For groceries, the closest supermarkets are in Lemmer, about 4.3 km away, including Jumbo, Poiesz, Aldi, and Lidl. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Arentsen en Groeneveld in Lemmer, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek De Waag, also in Lemmer. Bus line 77 stops at Rutten, Lemsterpoort, on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Wolvega, about 22 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Noordoostpolder covers a wide rural area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address has a medium foundation risk indication, based on area-level data, partly because the building dates from before 1970. The soil type is sand. Noise from road traffic is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Hoekstra Assurantie & Makelaardij B.V. 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 Plantsoenweg 7, Rutten
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €469,900 is 31% above the average asking price of €357,952 for homes currently for sale in Rutten-woonkern. It is the most expensive of the 29 homes on the market in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 102 m², is €4,607, which is 48% higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,122 per m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. It has a balcony and a total volume of 285 m³. The living area is listed as 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The plot measures 4812 m², which is unusually large for an apartment.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is partly because the building was constructed before 1970, and 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 77 stops at Rutten, Lemsterpoort, which is just 92 metres from the home. The same line also stops at Rutten, IJzerpad and Rutten, Noordermeerweg, about 1.8 km and 2.3 km away respectively. The nearest train station is Wolvega, at a distance of about 22 km.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Rutten-woonkern has about 910 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Noordoostpolder rate their living environment with an average score of 8.23 out of 10, based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions the pleasant social atmosphere and nearby parks, while another notes cultural diversity and some concerns about walking at night.
Are there schools nearby?
The nearest primary school is De Leeuwerik, at 322 metres, which is just around the corner. Other schools within 5 km include Basisschool de Meerpaal, IKC Sint Jozef, and for secondary education, Caleido and Zuyderzee Lyceum in Lemmer. The nearest secondary school is about 4.7 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is B. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, with B being a reasonably efficient label. The exact energy costs will depend on usage and energy prices. The agent does not provide specific insulation details in the listing.





