A calm apartment by the park
This apartment on the Scheldestraat sits in the Noord 1 neighbourhood of Barendrecht, a quiet residential area with a park right on the doorstep. The home is on the first floor and looks out freely over the greenery. The asking price is €350,000. For context, the average asking price in this neighbourhood is €516,667, and this apartment is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in the area. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,616, while this apartment is listed at €4,487 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Barendrecht]( /koopwoningen/barendrecht/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its price.
The home itself
Built in 1964, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 78 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 77 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes it is located on the first floor with a free view. It is fully owned, and the heating is via block heating. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €290.
Living in Noord 1
Noord 1 is a small neighbourhood with about 695 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents between 45 and 65. Residents across the municipality of Barendrecht give their living environment an average score of 8.31, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Pleasant neighbourhood, beautiful houses." Another notes: "Right after New Year's Eve, everything was cleaned up immediately. A combination of good municipality and neighbourhood cooperation." A third resident mentions: "Friendly people sometimes 1 in between who doesn't." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood itself has a housing stock of 287 homes, of which 42% are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Noord 1 neighbourhood]( /buurt/noord-1-barendrecht/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the OZHW Groen College is a five-minute walk, and the Dr. Schaepman-West primary school is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk den Hollander is a couple of streets away, and the Boots Apotheek Middenbaan pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Evertsenstraat bus stop is a couple of streets away, with lines 11, 145 and 183. The Barendrecht train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Barendrecht offers these amenities within easy reach, as described on [the municipality of Barendrecht]( /gemeente/barendrecht/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €297,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €215,000 to €297,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, based on the fact that the home was built in 1964 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Markant NVM Makelaars and other listings. The agent is Markant NVM 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 Scheldestraat 73, Barendrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €297,000, 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 38%, from €215,000 in 2020 to €297,000 in 2025. This comparison is a factual observation, and the price is what the seller is asking.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 78 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the first floor with a free view. It is fully owned, and the heating is via block heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this apartment is D. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a label D is not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which may help with energy efficiency. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, according to public data from the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is because the home was built in 1964 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Albert Heijn, which is about 444 metres away, so just around the corner. The Jumbo is about 615 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also other options within a short distance, including Boon's Markt at about 1.1 km and Dirk at about 1.3 km. In total, there are 36 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For secondary education, the OZHW Groen College is about 288 metres away, and the Focus Beroepsacademie Dalton is about 297 metres away. For primary education, the Dr. Schaepman-West school is about 423 metres away, and there is also a special primary school, De Wijngaard, at about 451 metres. These are all within a short walk from the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Evertsenstraat, about 282 metres away, with bus lines 11, 145 and 183. There is also the Barendrecht Middenbaan stop at about 407 metres, with lines 516 and 716. The Barendrecht train station is about 942 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. These connections provide options for getting around the region.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
The Noord 1 neighbourhood has about 695 residents, with a mix of age groups. About 23% of residents are 65 or older, and 19% are under 15. The average household size is 2.4, and 41% of households have children. The housing stock consists of 287 homes, of which 42% are owner-occupied. This gives a picture of a diverse, family-friendly area.
Why is the asking price lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is 32% below the average asking price of €516,667 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. This is partly because this apartment is smaller than the average, with a living area of 78 m² compared to the neighbourhood average of 113 m². It is also the cheapest of the three homes currently on the market in Noord 1.
