Balk, De Fryske Marren
Neighbourhood research for Balk — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
Balk in De Fryske Marren scores 3.0 out of 5 on the government's Leefbaarometer livability index. Reported crime here is classified as low relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.
At €317.000, the average WOZ value here runs 13% below what's typical for De Fryske Marren as a whole. That's 20% below the Dutch national average. Zooming out, De Fryske Marren-wide sale prices rose 14.2% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 1.9% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 28 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
A few things worth weighing before you commit: crime has been trending up, about 8% higher than a year ago — worth keeping an eye on; known soil contamination has been recorded nearby — worth asking the seller or municipality for details; the area falls within a protected townscape, so renovations or extensions may need heritage sign-off.
Livability
Average
Avg. WOZ value
€317.000
Crime risk
Low risk
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Average WOZ value
€317,000
The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Balk usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.
Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount
€58,000
One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.
Further reading
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?
Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.