A ground-floor apartment in Stromenwaard
Stromenwaard is a quiet, green part of Harderwijk, close to the Veluwemeer and within a ten-minute walk of the city centre. This ground-floor apartment on Stortemelk 5 sits in a residential street, with the lake and the boulevard nearby. The asking price is €299,500, and it is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Harderwijk.
The home itself
Built in 1979, this is a ground-floor apartment (a benedenwoning) with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 72 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 67 m². The home has a rear garden, and the agent notes that it is fully owned (volle eigendom). Insulation includes roof insulation and largely double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
The Stromenwaard neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.3 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It is a pleasant neighbourhood with affordable homes. The price/quality ratio is good. However, there is some litter, especially around the waste containers." Another adds: "Many families with children, quiet and safe. No through traffic to or from the city centre, so very quiet after 10 PM." A third resident appreciates the liveliness: "It's a very nice neighbourhood where I live and the people in the area are friendly and greet you on the street." The district has about 770 inhabitants, and the reviews mention the nearby lake, the green surroundings, and the easy reach of schools and shops. For more on this area, see the Stromenwaard neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Vomar are a ten-minute walk away. Vrije School Valentijn is on your doorstep, and Christelijke basisschool Het Baken is a couple of streets away. The GP practice van der Hulst and the BENU Apotheek Stadsweiden are both within a five-minute walk, and the Sint Jansdal hospital is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Voorste Wei and Vliepad are on your doorstep, with lines 513 and 101/513 respectively, and the Harderwijk train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Harderwijk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €298,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 85%, from €161,000 to €298,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, with current flood risk and heat stress both 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 Van der Hoek Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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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 Stortemelk 5, Harderwijk
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €299,500. This is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in the Stromenwaard neighbourhood, where the average asking price is €347,833 and the median is €350,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 72 m², is €4,160.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 72 m², while the BAG registration states 67 m². The home has a rear garden and is fully owned. According to the agent, it has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and heating is via a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1979, and the agent notes that it has roof insulation and largely double glazing, which can help with energy efficiency. However, the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of insulation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 12 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not a measurement of this specific home, so actual noise levels may vary.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The area-level risk data indicates that the current flood risk is low, and it is also expected to remain low in 2050. The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 396 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km away, and a Vomar is about 1.3 km away, both roughly a ten-minute walk. There are 21 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest school is Vrije School Valentijn, a primary school about 145 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Christelijke basisschool Het Baken is about 377 metres away, and K.B.S Alfons Ariëns is about 525 metres away. For secondary education, Praktijkschool Mijnschool is about 594 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
There are two bus stops on your doorstep: Harderwijk, Voorste Wei with line 513, and Harderwijk, Vliepad with lines 101 and 513. The Harderwijk train station is about 618 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you good access to both bus and train services.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.3 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a pleasant neighbourhood with affordable homes and a good price/quality ratio, though there is some litter around waste containers. Another mentions it is child-friendly, quiet after 10 PM, and close to the lake and city centre. A third appreciates the liveliness and friendly people.
How has the WOZ value developed over time?
The WOZ value has increased significantly over the past five years. In 2020, it was €161,000, rising to €178,000 in 2021, €217,000 in 2022, €224,000 in 2023, €263,000 in 2024, and €298,000 in 2025. This represents an 85% increase between 2020 and 2025.
