Mercuriuslaan 5
Wildervank, Veendam
AreaA bright apartment in Wildervank
This apartment on Mercuriuslaan 5 sits in Wildervank, a village in the municipality of Veendam. Built in 1984, it is a single-floor home on the first living level, with a front garden facing east. The asking price of €199,500 is the lowest of the 11 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 42% below the average asking price of €342,409. That puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Veendam.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has largely double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership. There is a service charge of €129.87 per month. The property is situated on a busy road and alongside water.
Life in Wildervank
Wildervank is a place where residents know each other, as one resident who has lived here for 18 years puts it. Another resident describes it as a nice neighbourhood with many amenities and good public transport, though they note that a 30 km/h zone can feel like a motorway in the evenings. Across the district, residents give an average score of 8.18, based on three reviews. The neighbourhood has around 2,940 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more context, you can read about the municipality of Veendam.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. The odab Westerschool is just around the corner, and CBS 't Haimstee is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Wildervank, Praktijk Mevissen, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Zuideinde and Apollolaan are nearby, with lines 510 and 71, 310, 510 respectively. The nearest train station is Veendam, about 2.7 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €190,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 90%, from €100,000 to €190,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress projected for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ommeland Makelaardij en Assurantiën.
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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 Mercuriuslaan 5, Wildervank
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €190,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €199,500 is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 90%, from €100,000 to €190,000. This comparison is a factual observation, not a judgement on whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has a front garden facing east and is situated on the first living level. It is offered in full ownership with a monthly service charge of €129.87.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
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 agent also notes that the home has largely double glazing and wall insulation, which supports energy efficiency. The central heating boiler is the heating system.
What are the noise levels in this area?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not a measurement taken at this specific home. The home itself is situated on a busy road, according to the agent, so it is worth being aware of the potential for traffic noise.
What amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, with Jumbo about a ten-minute walk away. The odab Westerschool is just around the corner, and CBS 't Haimstee is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wildervank, about a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Zuideinde and Apollolaan are nearby, with lines 510 and 71, 310, 510.
How is the neighbourhood of Wildervank described by residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.18, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a nice neighbourhood with many amenities and good public transport. Another says it is a cosy neighbourhood where everyone knows each other, having lived there for 18 years. A third notes that a 30 km/h zone can feel like a motorway in the evenings, but otherwise finds it a nice place to live.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. It suggests that foundation issues are less likely in this area, but it does not replace a professional assessment of the property itself.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €2,934, based on the agent's listed living area of 68 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,095. This means the price per m² for this apartment is slightly below the neighbourhood average, though the living area is 45% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 124 m².
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops are nearby, with Wildervank, Zuideinde about 100 metres away serving line 510, and Wildervank, Apollolaan about 170 metres away serving lines 71, 310 and 510. The nearest train station is Veendam, approximately 2.7 km away. These options provide connections within the region, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
Is this home suitable for a family?
The apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 68 m² according to the agent. This layout may suit a small household or a couple, but the number of bedrooms and floor area are facts you can use to judge whether it fits your needs. The home is on a single floor, which may be convenient for those who prefer not to use stairs.
