Delta 3

The asking price of €998,000 is on the high side compared to other corner houses in Zwijndrecht. However, with 193 m² of living space and a 293 m² plot, you get a generous home in a very quiet neighbourhood. The energy label C means heating costs are moderate, but not exceptionally low.

Balkengat is a small, calm neighbourhood with only 325 residents. Almost all homes are owner-occupied, and the area is popular with families. It's very safe, with just 3 crimes reported in the past year. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though there are no resident reviews to give a personal account.

The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes commuting to nearby cities like Dordrecht or Rotterdam feasible, though you'll need a bike or car for the last leg.

Christelijk IKC Impuls primary school is just 529 m away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Walburg College Zwijndrecht is 606 m away. Several other primary schools are within a kilometre, making the school run easy on foot or by bike.

SPAR is the closest supermarket at 483 m, just around the corner. Jumbo and Albert Heijn are both under a kilometre away, so daily shopping is convenient without needing a car.

Energy label C is average for a home built in 1980. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like better insulation could lower costs further.