Het Eiland, Papendrecht
NeighbourhoodThis spacious apartment on Merwehoofd sits on the edge of Papendrecht, with the river nearby and a sense of space that is rare in a town centre. At 246 m², it is more than double the size of the average home in the neighbourhood, and the price reflects that: at €1,650,000, it is well above the local average of €508,500. For context, the apartments in Papendrecht typically sell for around €4,147 per m², so this one is in a different league entirely.
The neighbourhood Het Eiland is a quiet, green part of Papendrecht with a mix of older and newer homes. About a third of the housing stock was built after 2010, and the energy labels are strong: 83% of homes have label A or better. The population is older, 40% are 65 or over, and most households are couples without children. Crime is low, with just 18 incidents recorded. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away. The SPAR is a five-minute walk, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For schools, De Kameleon (special primary) is a couple of streets away, and IKC de Wereldwijzer is a five-minute walk. The municipality Papendrecht has good facilities, with a GP and a restaurant on your doorstep, and a park just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Kooyman Eigen Huis B.V. and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Merwehoofd 136, Papendrecht
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About Merwehoofd 136, Papendrecht
The asking price is €1,650,000, which is 224% above the neighbourhood average of €508,500. However, this apartment is also 91% larger than the average home in Het Eiland (246 m² vs 129 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €6,707, which is higher than the local average of €4,147 per m². Given the size and the energy label A, the price is on the high side but reflects the exceptional floor area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A and another 33% have label A+. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low compared to older homes. The apartment was built in 2011, so it meets modern insulation standards.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away. That is about a 12-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Kameleon (special primary) is a couple of streets away at 643 m. IKC de Wereldwijzer is a five-minute walk (858 m), and Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool is about a ten-minute walk (989 m). Secondary schools are 1.6 km away, roughly a 20-minute walk.
The Jumbo is just around the corner at 604 m, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away at 672 m. The SPAR is a five-minute walk (938 m), and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk (1.4 km). For daily groceries, you have several options within easy reach.
At the time of writing, there are 5 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €399,500 to €699,000. The average asking price is €508,500. This apartment is significantly more expensive, but also much larger than anything else currently on the market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Het Eiland