Merelstraat 2
Zuid-Oost, Katwijk
AreaA 1955 apartment in Katwijk aan Zee
This apartment on Merelstraat 2 sits in the Zuid-Oost neighbourhood of Katwijk aan Zee, a coastal district within the municipality of Katwijk. The home was built in 1955 and is offered for sale at €400,000. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The asking price works out at €6,061 per square metre of living space, based on the BAG registration of 66 square metres. Compared with the average asking price for apartments in Katwijk, the price is in line with the market.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 66 square metres according to the BAG registration. The home dates from 1955, which makes it a property of its era. Because the energy label is missing, there is no official indication of how the home performs on energy.
Life in Zuid-Oost
Zuid-Oost is a small neighbourhood with around 960 residents, and a third of them are 65 or older. Residents of the district of Katwijk aan Zee give their living environment an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice, very kind people and a nice place." Another describes it as a beautiful place to live: "Our house is 2 minutes from the beach, shopping centre is around the corner, dunes in your back garden, Leiden Central within half an hour by bike. Everything is nearby." A third resident notes that there is a lot of traffic but that Sundays are quiet and peaceful, and that people always greet you friendly. The reviews describe the Zuid-Oost neighbourhood as part of a lively coastal town.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Smaal and De Katwijkse Apotheek, loc. Randweg are both just around the corner. For groceries, the Lidl is a couple of streets away, with Hoogvliet and Dirk within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Julianaschool Rijnsburg, is a bit further out, and the nearest secondary school is Teylingen College. Bus stops at Leeuweriklaan and Meeuwenlaan are on your doorstep, served by lines 31 and 90. The nearest train station is Voorhout, about 6.3 kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Katwijk. Public risk data at address level gives an indication for the area around Merelstraat 2. The foundation risk indication is medium, because the building dates from before 1970 and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is measured at 47 dB Lden and from air traffic at 44 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Max de Makelaar.
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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 Merelstraat 2, Katwijk
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €400,000. Based on the BAG registration of 66 square metres of living space, that works out at €6,061 per square metre. The price is in line with the average asking price for apartments in Katwijk, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is known about the layout of the apartment?
The listing states a living area of 66 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details about the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms. The home was built in 1955.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy performance. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for the area around Merelstraat 2 is medium. This is because the building dates from before 1970 and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What do residents say about living in Katwijk aan Zee?
Residents of the district of Katwijk aan Zee give their living environment an average score of 8.46, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the beach two minutes away and the shopping centre around the corner. Another notes there is a lot of traffic but that Sundays are quiet and peaceful, and people greet you friendly.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is the Lidl, about 608 metres away. Hoogvliet is at 680 metres and Dirk at 780 metres. Albert Heijn and Coop are further out, at around 1.4 and 1.6 kilometres respectively. All of these are within five kilometres of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stops are Katwijk, Leeuweriklaan at 177 metres and Katwijk, Meeuwenlaan at 257 metres, both served by lines 31 and 90. The nearest train station is Voorhout, about 6.3 kilometres away. The stops are within walking distance of the apartment.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden and air traffic noise at 44 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications based on public data from 2022, not measurements taken at this specific home.
How old is this apartment building?
The apartment was built in 1955. The building therefore dates from before 1970, which is a factor in the medium foundation risk indication for the area. The year of construction is a fact from the listing, and no condition issues are stated.
What is the nearest school to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Julianaschool Rijnsburg, about 2.2 kilometres away. The nearest secondary school is Teylingen College, at around 2.3 kilometres. Both are within five kilometres of the home, along with several other schools in the area.
