A modern apartment in Vogelbuurt-West
This apartment on Merelstraat 32 sits in Vogelbuurt-West, a quiet corner of Zwijndrecht where the streets are lined with trees and neighbours tend to greet each other. The home was built in 2005, so it is a relatively recent addition to a neighbourhood that residents describe as having many pre-war houses. The asking price is €400,000. For context, the average sale price for homes in this area was €423,400 over the past period, and there are currently no other apartments for sale here. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this with other apartments in Zwijndrecht.
Inside the home
This apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 87 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home has been on the market since 5 November 2026. The listing does not state an energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is.
Life in Vogelbuurt-West
Residents of the municipality of Zwijndrecht give their living environment an average score of 7.4, based on 17 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and caring." Another describes the area as "quiet, but rather messy, a lot of litter." The neighbourhood itself has around 925 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a place where people tend to stay for a long time, according to one review, which mentions that many residents have lived in Zwijndrecht for years. The neighbourhood is part of the Vogelbuurt-West neighbourhood, which is known for its green spaces and the old Town Hall from 1934.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Christelijk IKC De Brink, is a five-minute walk, and the DevelsteinCollege secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Dokters van Nederhoven is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Nederhoven is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Roerdompstraat, which is on your doorstep, and the nearest train station, Zwijndrecht, is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Zwijndrecht offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €365,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €260,000 to €365,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, with clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and 68% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the heat stress risk by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Estate Makelaar and Estate Makelaar B.V 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 Merelstraat 32, Zwijndrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €365,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €260,000 in 2020 to €365,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 87 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home was built in 2005. The listing does not state an energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €365,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation used for property tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 40%, from €260,000 to €365,000, according to the precomputed development.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 36 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 24 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 68% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It does not imply that this particular property has any foundation issues.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarkets are Dirk at 713 metres, Albert Heijn at 722 metres, and Lidl at 814 metres. These are all within a short walk or bike ride. There are also several other supermarkets within 5 km, including another Lidl and an MCD. The exact distances are based on the nearest locations listed in the data.
What schools are close by?
The nearest primary school is Christelijk IKC De Brink at 287 metres, followed by Openbare Basisschool Develhoek at 780 metres. For secondary education, DevelsteinCollege is at 879 metres. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as BinnensteBuiten kindcentrum and Christelijk IKC De Notenbalk. All these schools are within a 1.1 km radius.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zwijndrecht, Roerdompstraat, at 49 metres, served by bus line 2. There are also stops at Fazantplein and Develweg, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Zwijndrecht, at 1.7 km. The bus line numbers are as listed, but no destinations or frequencies are stated in the data.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Zwijndrecht give their living environment an average score of 7.4, based on 17 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and caring." Another describes the area as "quiet, but rather messy, a lot of litter." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Vogelbuurt-West. The neighbourhood itself has around 925 inhabitants.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is missing.
