Oranjelaan 25
Merwestein-Noord, Dordrecht
NeighbourhoodA classic apartment with a view
This 1929 apartment on Oranjelaan 25 sits in Merwestein-Noord, a lively part of Dordrecht. With six rooms spread over three floors, it offers plenty of space for a family or anyone who loves a bit of room. The asking price of €399,000 is sharp compared to the average of €345,000 for the two homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, [apartments in Dordrecht]( /koopwoningen/dordrecht/appartementen/) typically go for around €3,323 per square metre.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four bedrooms, one bathroom, and a living area of 133 m², though the BAG registration records 141 m². It sits on the second floor and comes with both a balcony and a roof terrace. The property is freehold, so no leasehold. The agent mentions roof insulation, partial double glazing, and secondary glazing, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Merwestein-Noord
Merwestein-Noord is a compact neighbourhood with around 700 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a very beautiful neighbourhood to live in. Only there is a lot of new construction so it's still in development." Another notes: "Always cosy, occasionally small children often have problems, arguments for example, other than that it's a fine environment." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 45 and 65. [The Merwestein-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/merwestein-noord-dordrecht/) is part of a larger district that is still growing.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a ten-minute walk. IKC De Regenboog Centrum/De Staart, a primary school, is on your doorstep, and the Johan de Witt-gymnasium is a ten-minute walk away. The GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops on the Noordendijk and Oranjelaan are nearby, with lines 3, 4, 10, 13, and 14. Dordrecht train station is about a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Dordrecht]( /gemeente/dordrecht/) offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €400,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €240,000 to €400,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 63 dB, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic are below. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though flood risk from rivers is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vijfvinkel Trossèl Makelaars.
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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 Oranjelaan 25, Dordrecht
What is the asking price and how does it compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €399,000. The WOZ value for 2025 is €400,000, so the asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. This means the price is in line with the municipal valuation, which is based on the reference date of 1 January 2025.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over three floors, with a living area of 133 m² according to the agent, though the BAG registration records 141 m². There is also a balcony and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions roof insulation, partial double glazing, and secondary glazing, which may help, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1929 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 93% of buildings were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 63 dB, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB and aircraft noise is 22 dB, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, just around the corner at about 232 metres. Other options include Aldi at 969 metres, Dirk at 1026 metres, and Jumbo at 1144 metres. There are 42 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
IKC De Regenboog Centrum/De Staart, a primary school, is on your doorstep at about 129 metres. The Johan de Witt-gymnasium, a secondary school, is about 733 metres away. There are also other schools within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
There are bus stops nearby: Dordrecht, Noordendijk (line 4) at 160 metres, and Dordrecht, Oranjelaan (lines 3, 4, 10, 13, 14) at 197 metres. The nearest train station is Dordrecht, about 1.2 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a beautiful neighbourhood in development, while another mentions it is quiet with friendly neighbours. The neighbourhood has around 700 residents.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 67%, from €240,000 to €400,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period.
Statistics for Merwestein-Noord
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €345,000 | €345,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,323 | – |
Experiences from Noordflank
How residents experience their district
It's cosy here but Woudrichem is not well maintained in terms of cleaning.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a very beautiful neighbourhood to live in. Only there is a lot of new construction so it's still in development. It will continue to grow. In terms of schools, there is almost nothing here, that could improve. Also the greenery could be a bit more, but that is already in development. Otherwise, it's a very neat and clean neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways cosy, occasionally small children often have problems, arguments for example, other than that it's a fine environment
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Noordflank
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €541,347 | €460,984 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,407 | – |
| Rent price | €1,631 p/m | €1,631 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Experiences from Dordrecht
How residents experience their municipality
Social residents who are there for each other. The children have plenty of playgrounds, supermarket nearby and affordable homes. Few bad tenants so little nuisance. Nature and Wantij within a stone's throw. Couldn't be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn itself a nice place to live with many amenities and good accessibility. But there is litter and dog poop everywhere, making it very grimy.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany homeless people in this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople get along well with each other and also look out for one another
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful walking area along the river the Wantij on the Maasstraat. Supermarket and primary school within walking distance. The community centre with the adjacent playground looks shabby, especially because of the old pole with satellite dishes, and there is also a very outdated asphalt square next to the community centre, which gives a desolate impression when you first enter the neighbourhood. That is a shame and gives a wrong impression of the cosy and beautiful neighbourhood. The renovated houses in the adjacent Noorderkwartier are of a beautiful architectural style from the 1920s and 1930s. Most people still say hello to each other here, as if you live in a village, especially the older residents who like to chat create a cosy and friendly atmosphere.
Auto-translated to English by AICentre so very accessible for young and old
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is often dismissed by outsiders as a deprived area. That word alone conjures up images of problems, statistics and stigma. But those who actually live here know that the story is much more layered than that. The flats and terraced houses are not new, sometimes even a bit worn. Stairwells bear the marks of years of use and in some places maintenance leaves something to be desired. Yet people live here who do their best every day to make something of it. Families who have lived on the same street for generations, young people playing football on the square until it gets dark, and elderly people watching everything from their balcony, missing nothing. You hear multiple languages mixed together here. Not because people live alongside each other, but because the neighbourhood is a mix of cultures, backgrounds and stories. Sometimes it clashes, sometimes it rubs, but often a form of togetherness emerges that you see less in 'nicer' neighbourhoods. Everyone knows who lives on the street, who needs help and who you'd better avoid. There are problems too. That cannot be denied. Unemployment, money worries and occasional nuisance are part of daily life. Police and enforcement patrol the area more often than in other neighbourhoods. But that doesn't mean there are no norms or values here. Calling each other out on behaviour doesn't always happen by the book.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't know everyone in my neighbourhood but most are friendly. The neighbourhood is close to the central station and close to the city centre, there is also a park and a dog park nearby. There is a special primary school at the end of the street. They organise something fun every year for Halloween. It is safe, almost nothing ever happens.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Dordrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €450,806 | €403,616 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,112 | – |
| Rent price | €1,683 p/m | €1,664 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
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Oranjelaan 25, Dordrecht
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