A calm spot in Sint Maheerdt
Vallaat 3 sits in Sint Maheerdt, a neighbourhood in Tolbert within the municipality of Westerkwartier. The area feels settled and quiet, with a mix of ages among the roughly 2,345 residents. This terraced house from 1993 is offered for €450,000. For context, [terraced houses in Westerkwartier]( /koopwoningen/westerkwartier/tussenwoningen/ ) are part of a market where the average asking price here is around €470,000.
The home itself
Inside, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 130 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 141 m². The attached brick garage is a practical addition, and the total volume comes to 476 m³. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be on the lower side.
Life in Sint Maheerdt
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some residents are positive: "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe," says one. Another notes, "People here... are friendly, greet each other, honest, straightforward and approachable as long as you take the initiative yourself." However, one review is critical, mentioning "Being bullied and ignored" and "Things being stolen from our garden." These are municipal-level views, not specific to this street. Homes in [the Sint Maheerdt neighbourhood]( /buurt/sint-maheerdt-westerkwartier/ ) typically sell within about 19 days, according to recent figures.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from here. The nearest primary school, cbs de Regenboog, is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several supermarkets within a couple of streets, including Jumbo and Aldi. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wolveschans is about a ten-minute walk, with BENU Apotheek Leek slightly further. For public transport, the bus stop Leek, B. v Rasquertstraat is just around the corner, served by lines 3, 83 and 85. The nearest train station is Zuidhorn, about 10.5 km away. [The municipality of Westerkwartier]( /gemeente/westerkwartier/ ) offers a rural setting with Groningen within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €430,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €260,000 to €430,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden and from air traffic 14 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lamberink and Lamberink Makelaars & Adviseurs.
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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 Vallaat 3, Tolbert
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €430,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 65%, from €260,000 in 2020 to €430,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 130 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 141 m². There is an attached brick garage, and the total volume is 476 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
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 label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
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. It means that, at the area level, foundation issues are not considered a significant concern.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden, and from air traffic it is 14 dB Lden, both measured in 2022. Both levels are below the noise standard, so they are not considered excessive. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short distance. The nearest is Jumbo at about 1.5 km, followed by Aldi at 1.6 km and Poiesz at 1.6 km. Lidl and Albert Heijn are slightly further, at around 1.9 km and 2.0 km respectively.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Leek, B. v Rasquertstraat, about 490 metres away, served by lines 3, 83 and 85. Other stops include Leek, Kalkoven and Leek, Weth. I. Hutstraat, the latter also serving lines 417 and 589. The nearest train station is Zuidhorn, about 10.5 km away.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is cbs de Regenboog, about 540 metres away. There are also secondary schools nearby, including rsg de Borgen, Lindenborg at 711 metres and rsg de Borgen, Nijeborg at 916 metres. A total of 20 schools are within 5 km.
How do residents rate living in this municipality?
Residents across the municipality of Westerkwartier give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on 25 reviews. Some praise it as "Child-friendly. Quiet. Safe," while one review mentions issues like bullying and theft. These are municipal-level views, not specific to this neighbourhood.
