A classic end-of-terrace home in Dorp-Oost
This end-of-terrace house on Schoolstraat 5 sits in Dorp-Oost, one of the older parts of Zoetermeer, where the streets have a settled, village-like feel. Built in 1950, the home has a traditional layout across three floors, with a living area of 92 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 99 square metres. The plot measures 210 square metres. The asking price is €539,500. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Zoetermeer]( /koopwoningen/zoetermeer/hoekwoningen/) currently average around €536,000.
Inside the home
The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. It has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The volume is 347 cubic metres. Outside, there is a rear garden of 66 square metres facing northwest and accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a side garden. There is a parking space, and the property is offered as freehold. The setting is described as open with a free view.
The Dorp-Oost neighbourhood
Dorp-Oost is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,000 residents, and the housing stock is a mix of older and newer homes. Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another adds: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." A third resident, who lives near the Bentwoud, praises the green surroundings but notes that the synergy in their apartment complex disappoints. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than Dorp-Oost specifically. For more on [the Dorp-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/dorp-oost-zoetermeer/), the local market currently has seven homes for sale, with an average asking price of €536,357.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with Hoogvliet just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. For schools, De Jacobsvlinder primary school is a five-minute walk, and Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer for secondary education is also a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein, Huisartsenpraktijk Klooster, a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Wilderink pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram line 3 stops at Dorp, a five-minute walk, and bus lines 71, N6 and 170 stop at Rokkeveenseweg-zuid, also a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, a ten-minute walk. The HagaZiekenhuis Zoetermeer is about a ten-minute walk away. These are all part of [the municipality of Zoetermeer]( /gemeente/zoetermeer/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €445,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 92%, from €232,000 to €445,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1950 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van 't Hof Makelaardij and Van 't Hof Makelaardij 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Schoolstraat 5, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €539,500 is 21% above the WOZ value of €445,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 92%, from €232,000 to €445,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the asking price is too high or too low.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 99 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 square metres. The plot measures 210 square metres. The home also has a rear garden of 66 square metres facing northwest, plus a front and side garden, and a parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation description, and no further conclusions should be drawn from it.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is based on the home being built in 1950 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also notes that 52% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home's actual noise experience may vary.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, just 273 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Hoogvliet is 532 metres away, just around the corner, and Aldi is 662 metres away, a couple of streets away. There are also Dirk and another Hoogvliet within about a kilometre. In total, there are 28 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this home.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Jacobsvlinder, 597 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Basisschool De Vijverburgh and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool are both 659 metres away, also a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer is 592 metres away. There are 65 schools within 5 kilometres of this home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Dorp, 710 metres away, served by tram line 3. Bus stops at Rokkeveenseweg-zuid, 796 metres away, are served by lines 71, N6 and 170. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, 893 metres away. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest stops listed in the data.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another says: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Dorp-Oost.
What is the housing market like in Dorp-Oost?
In Dorp-Oost, there are currently 7 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €536,357 and a median price of €465,000. The average price per square metre is €5,183, and the average living area is 103 square metres. In the past period, 27 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €428,185 and an average time on market of 35 days.
