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Erasmuslaan en omgeving, Dordrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Heinsiusstraat sits in a quiet corner of Dordrecht, with a friendly, lived-in feel. At 71 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the 1940s building gives it character. The asking price of €289,000 is notably keen, 39% below the neighbourhood average, making it the most affordable of the nine homes currently for sale in the area. That's partly because the floor area is smaller than the local norm, but for someone looking for a manageable home in a central town, it's a sharp entry point. Compare with other apartments in Dordrecht to see how it stacks up.
The neighbourhood, the Erasmuslaan en omgeving neighbourhood, is predominantly made up of families and couples. With 89% of homes being single-family houses and 85% owner-occupied, it has a settled, residential character. The streets are lined with pre-war houses, giving the area a leafy, established feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a low crime rate (36 incidents total) and a strong sense of community. It's the kind of place where people know their neighbours.
For your morning bread run, Dirk is just a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is around the corner. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Prins Bernhardschool, Katholieke Basisschool Pius 10, and IKC De Horizon. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Dordrecht, which offers good amenities and green spaces nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Vijfvinkel Trossèl Makelaars on Funda and directly via their own site. The energy label is D, which is typical for a home of this age, expect moderate heating costs.
Details of this home
Heinsiusstraat 40, Dordrecht
Data from Erasmuslaan en omgeving
Data from Erasmuslaan en omgeving
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About Heinsiusstraat 40, Dordrecht
Yes, it's priced keenly. The asking price is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €473,111 and is the lowest of the nine homes currently for sale in Erasmuslaan en omgeving. However, the floor area (71 m²) is 40% smaller than the local average of 119 m², so the lower price reflects the size. Compared to similar apartments in Dordrecht, it offers good value for a compact home.
Erasmuslaan en omgeving is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly pre-war single-family homes. 85% of homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a low crime rate. It's residential and green, with parks and playgrounds nearby. The mix of ages is balanced, with many families and older residents. It's a settled community where people tend to stay.
Dordrecht train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Rotterdam in around 15 minutes and The Hague in about 30 minutes. The station also connects to other major cities.
The nearest supermarket is Dirk at 391 m, followed by Albert Heijn at 454 m. Both are within a five-minute walk. There's also an AH to go at 681 m and a Jumbo at 762 m, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Prins Bernhardschool (287 m), Katholieke Basisschool Pius 10 (390 m), and IKC De Horizon (428 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away. The area is well served for families with young children.
Energy label D means the home has average energy efficiency. For a 1940s building, this is typical. You can expect moderate heating costs, but improvements like better insulation or double glazing could improve the label. In the neighbourhood, 55.6% of homes have label C, so D is slightly below the local average.
Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood averaged €419,875, with an average time on market of 22 days. This home's asking price of €289,000 is well below that average, but it's also smaller. The price per m² works out to about €4,070, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €4,057 per m².
6 homes in the neighbourhood Erasmuslaan en omgeving
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