Transvaalbuurt, Arnhem
This spacious apartment on the Sonsbeekweg sits in the Transvaalbuurt, a lively part of Arnhem where the city's energy is right on your doorstep. With 137 square metres of living space spread over four rooms, it offers plenty of room to breathe. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, sitting about 15% above the average asking price of €691,000 for homes in this area. For context, apartments in Arnhem vary widely in price, but this one clearly aims for the upper end.
Built in 1908, this apartment carries the character of its era. The agent lists four rooms, including two bedrooms. The energy label is D, which means you should budget for moderate energy costs. The home is offered via multiple channels, including Bell Makelaardij B.V.
Life here is compact and convenient. A resident of the municipality of Arnhem, where this neighbourhood sits, gives an average score of 7.53 out of 10 across 71 reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 46 years, says: "Traffic dangerous, people drive too fast and the street is narrow, two speed bumps would not be a luxury and speed control would not be out of place, but I have lived here for 46 years with great pleasure, the neighbourhood is cosy." Another notes: "Look, you have everything in the neighbourhood: schools, city centre, supermarkets, etc. It's a bit less cosy than some other neighbourhoods in Arnhem, but certainly not bad." The neighbourhood itself is home to about 755 people, with a high proportion of single-person households. The Transvaalbuurt neighbourhood is part of the larger Burgemeesterswijk/Hoogkamp district.
Daily errands are a breeze. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Jan Ligthartschool is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Arnhem Centrum is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek GC Schuytgraaf is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Jacob Cremerstraat and Bothaplein, served by lines 3 and 802, are on your doorstep, and the Sonsbeekweg stop with line 9 is just around the corner. Arnhem Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Arnhem offers all this and more.
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 38 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention area. The soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bell Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland, Funda, and Huispedia.
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Details of this home
About Sonsbeekweg 40-2, Arnhem
The asking price of €795,000 is about 15% above the average asking price of €691,000 for homes currently for sale in the Transvaalbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €525,000, and prices range from €475,000 to €1,095,000. So this apartment is positioned at the higher end of the local market.
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms. The living area is 137 square metres, as stated by both the BAG registration and the agent. The property was built in 1908, so it has a classic layout typical of that era.
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The exact costs depend on your usage and energy prices. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. If you need it, you can check with the municipality.
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of buildings built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
The nearest supermarket is the Coop, about 443 metres away. The SPAR is at 509 metres, Ekoplaza at 562 metres, and PLUS at 594 metres. There is also an AH to go at 604 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
The Jan Ligthartschool, a primary school, is about 339 metres away. Other primary schools within a kilometre include Christelijke Basisschool De Wijzer (874 m), Montessorischool De Binnenstad (952 m), and Jenaplan basisschool de Sterrenkring (976 m). There is also a school for special secondary education, De Opmaat, at 864 metres.
There are several bus stops nearby. The stops at Jacob Cremerstraat and Bothaplein, both served by lines 3 and 802, are within 300 metres. The Sonsbeekweg stop with line 9 is about 286 metres away. Arnhem Centraal train station is about 626 metres away, so you can easily reach other parts of the city and beyond.
Residents of the municipality of Arnhem give an average score of 7.53 out of 10, based on 71 reviews. One resident says: "Traffic dangerous, people drive too fast and the street is narrow, two speed bumps would not be a luxury and speed control would not be out of place, but I have lived here for 46 years with great pleasure, the neighbourhood is cosy." Another notes: "Look, you have everything in the neighbourhood: schools, city centre, supermarkets, etc. It's a bit less cosy than some other neighbourhoods in Arnhem, but certainly not bad."
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €708,333 | €660,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,103 | – |
| Rent price | €1,200 p/m | €1,200 p/m |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €644,725 | €616,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,670 | – |
| Rent price | €2,393 p/m | €2,393 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Traffic dangerous, people drive too fast and the street is narrow, two speed bumps would not be a luxury and speed control would not be out of place, but I have lived here for 46 years with great pleasure, the neighbourhood is cosy.
Auto-translated to English by AIwhat a shit neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AILook, you have everything in the neighbourhood: schools, city centre, supermarkets, etc. It's a bit less cosy than some other neighbourhoods in Arnhem, but certainly not bad.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice to live
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here since I was a child. It's a very cosy and safe neighbourhood. It's also great for children. A park nearby and many peers.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for over 2 years with pleasure! Nice neighbourhood with a shopping centre nearby. I regularly see people walking around cleaning up litter. Commendable!!
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a green environment where I get a lot of peace, it is a child-friendly neighbourhood and you have all amenities nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I moved here it was a reasonably good neighbourhood! but my sense of safety was gone within a few months! Someone was murdered near my flat and a while ago a firework bomb exploded at a house in the street behind my flat! "Maybe more/often police on the street"?
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €512,125 | €432,101 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,313 | – |
| Rent price | €1,653 p/m | €1,634 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Sonsbeekweg 40-2, Arnhem
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