A 1920s terraced house on a leafy street
Westersingel 6 is a terraced house from 1920, sitting in the De Swetten oost neighbourhood of Drachten. The asking price is €475,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €414,400, and the price per square metre comes to €3,598 based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up your options, it is useful to see how this home compares with other terraced houses in Smallingerland.
The home itself
According to the agent, this home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 210 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent states 132 m². Similarly, the plot size is 422 m² according to the BAG registration, but the agent lists 577 m². The home has an energy label C, so expect moderate energy costs. The property has been listed since 6 November 2026.
Life in De Swetten oost
De Swetten oost is a small neighbourhood with around 880 residents, and about 71% of the homes are owner-occupied. 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 rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they give a sense of the area. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 to 65. For more details, you can look at the De Swetten oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Aldi supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Poiesz is a couple of streets away. For primary education, It Ambyld is on your doorstep, and De Swetten is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Van Elselo, is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Pharmium Apotheek Barentsen is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stops Drachten, Noorderbuurt and Drachten, Stationsweg are a five-minute walk away, served by lines 13 and 21. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15 km away. The hospital Nij Smellinghe is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Smallingerland.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €392,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €258,000 to €392,000. As for address-level risks, the noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: directly through Frieswijk Makelaar NVM and through Frieswijk Makelaar NVM 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 Westersingel 6, Drachten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 21% above the WOZ value of €392,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 132 m², is €3,598. The neighbourhood average asking price is €414,400.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is stated as 210 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 132 m². The plot size is 422 m² according to the BAG registration, but the agent states 577 m². The home was built in 1920 and has an energy label C.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not tell you about the condition of the home itself, only its energy performance. The home was built in 1920, and the neighbourhood has a mix of building years, with 60% of homes built before 1945.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The home was built before 1970, and 75% 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 are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement at the property itself. The home is on Westersingel, and the surrounding area includes residential streets.
What is the flood and heat stress risk for this home?
For climate risks, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo and Aldi supermarkets are about 550 metres away, and the Poiesz is 567 metres away. For primary education, It Ambyld is 194 metres away, and De Swetten is 266 metres away. There are also secondary schools nearby, including OSG Singelland - VHS at 341 metres and OSG Singelland - Drachtster Lyceum at 484 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Drachten, Noorderbuurt and Drachten, Stationsweg, both about 400-440 metres away, served by lines 13 and 21. There is also a stop at Drachten, Ringweg, about 595 metres away, served by line 20. The nearest train station is Feanwâlden, about 15 km away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 52% between 2020 and 2025, from €258,000 to €392,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the general trend in the area, but the WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily match the current market value.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 says: "Safe and social control." A third describes it as a "Cosy, quiet neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just De Swetten oost.
