Volkerakweg 36
Merwedepolder-West, Dordrecht
AreaA spacious end-of-terrace house on a quiet road
This end-of-terrace house on Volkerakweg 36 sits on a quiet road in a residential area in Merwedepolder-West, Dordrecht. Built in 1968, the home has an energy label A. With a price of €479,000, it is the most expensive of the seven homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the asking price is 61% above the neighbourhood average of €298,400. That puts it on the high side, though the living area is also 61% larger than the neighbourhood average. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Dordrecht vary in price.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 603 m³. The garden, at 150 m², faces north, and there is a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with partial double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. The living area is listed as 135 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 131 m²; the plot is 262 m² in both.
Merwedepolder-West
Residents of the district of Staart, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.64, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Social residents who are there for each other. The children have plenty of playgrounds, supermarket nearby and affordable homes." Another mentions the "beautiful walking area along the river the Wantij" and notes that "most people still say hello to each other here, as if you live in a village." The neighbourhood has about 1,145 inhabitants, and 63% of the homes are owner-occupied. The Merwedepolder-West neighbourhood has its own character within the larger district.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Aldi is just around the corner. The Wantijschool voor Openbaar Dalton Basisonderwijs is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Dudokplein, and the BENU Apotheek Amazone is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Rivierenplein and Volkerakweg are on your doorstep, with lines 4, 14, 804, and 904. The nearest train station, Dordrecht Stadspolders, is about 1.5 km away. The municipality of Dordrecht offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Boogerman Makelaars and listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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About Volkerakweg 36, Dordrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €479,000 is 61% above the average asking price of €298,400 for homes currently for sale in Merwedepolder-West. It is also the most expensive of the seven homes on the market in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,613, while this home is listed at €3,548 per m² based on the agent's living area of 135 m².
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 135 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration states 131 m². The plot is 262 m². There is a garden of 150 m² facing north, and a detached brick garage. The total volume is 603 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated with partial double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific costs, as actual usage and energy prices vary.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in listing information. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 23 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. The notes mention that the home was built in 1968 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or shallow foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications and do not reflect the specific situation of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 1.2 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Aldi is also about 1.2 km away, and Albert Heijn is about 1.3 km. There are several other supermarkets within 2 km, including PLUS at 1.4 km and another PLUS at 2 km.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Wantijschool voor Openbaar Dalton Basisonderwijs is about 950 m away, and Openbare Basisschool de Bever is about 960 m. Protestant Christelijke Basisschool Johan Friso is also about 960 m. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Dordrecht is about 1.3 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Dordrecht, Rivierenplein and Dordrecht, Volkerakweg, both about 150 m away, served by lines 4, 14, 804, and 904. Another stop, Dordrecht, Kerkeplaat, is about 287 m away with lines 4 and 14. The nearest train station is Dordrecht Stadspolders, about 1.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Staart, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.64 based on four reviews. One resident says it is a social neighbourhood with playgrounds and nature nearby. Another mentions the beautiful walking area along the Wantij and the friendly, village-like atmosphere. However, one review notes that the community centre area looks shabby.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
Currently, there are seven homes for sale in Merwedepolder-West. The average asking price is €298,400, and the median is €239,800. Prices range from €205,000 to €479,000. The average living area of these homes is 84 m², while this home is larger at 135 m².
