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Zeeheldenbuurt, Meppel
NeighbourhoodThis 1938 corner house on Jan van Galenstraat sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a quiet part of Meppel. With 109 m² of living space and a 122 m² plot, it has a compact but practical layout. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to budget for heating in winter. At €325,000, it's the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 16% below the average asking price of €388,750, a keen price for a corner house in this part of town. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Meppel typically sell for around that average.
The Zeeheldenbuurt has about 1,245 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a fairly urban area (address density 1,894 per km²), but the streets are calm. One resident describes it as "Cosy" and says: "I live in a nice neighbourhood of our city. Have nice neighbours. But last Saturday we found out that our neighbour across the street had been lying dead in his house for 2.5 weeks, so there isn't much social contact. Hopefully more in 2025. Because I was really shocked by it." That's based on a single review, so take it as one perspective. The neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt has a high proportion of single-person households and few families with children, which fits the quiet, slightly older feel.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: KC Het Avontuur, KindPunt Gavelanden, and Kindcentrum Beatrix are all close by. A secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.4 km away, so you can walk there in about 15 minutes. For a park or green space, you're a couple of streets away from a plantsoen. The municipality Meppel offers a range of amenities, with a GP and library also within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Jan Weide Makelaars. The asking price is €325,000, and the property is available for viewing.
Details of this home
Jan van Galenstraat 20, Meppel
Very good · 1 resident
I live in a nice neighbourhood of our city. Have nice neighbours. But last Saturday we found out that our neighbour across the street had been lying dead in his house for 2.5 weeks, so there isn't much social contact. Hopefully more in 2025. Because I was really shocked by it.
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About Jan van Galenstraat 20, Meppel
Yes, it's priced keenly. The average asking price in the Zeeheldenbuurt is €388,750, and this is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale. At €325,000, it's 16% below the neighbourhood average, and the price per m² (€2,982) is also below the average of €3,028. Given that similar homes in the area sell within about 31 days, this one is likely to attract interest.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the property has some insulation but is not as efficient as modern homes. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but it's worth checking the specific insulation measures in place. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label C and 40% have label B, so this is typical.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood is described as 'Cosy' with nice neighbours, but the resident noted that social contact is limited, they were shocked to discover a neighbour had died unnoticed for weeks. So while the area is pleasant, it may not be the most sociable. The high proportion of single-person households (390 out of 1,245 residents) supports that impression.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: KC Het Avontuur (347 m), KindPunt Gavelanden (377 m), and Kindcentrum Beatrix (377 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away, a ten-minute walk. The area has 26 schools within 5 km, so you have plenty of options.
Meppel train station is 1.4 km from the house, about a 15-minute walk. It's a convenient distance for commuting, though you'll need to check the specific train services and destinations yourself.
Lidl is just 425 m away, around a five-minute walk. Ekoplaza (486 m) and Jumbo (531 m) are also within easy walking distance. For a larger shop, Albert Heijn is 677 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
With 109 m² and three floors (typical for a corner house), it could work for a small family, but the neighbourhood has few families with children (only 160 households with kids). The nearby schools are a plus, but the area is more popular with singles and couples.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt
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