A friendly end-of-terrace home in Molenland
Watermolen 8 is an end-of-terrace house from 1985, sitting on a quiet road in a residential area in Mijdrecht. The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. With a price of €539,000, the asking price is 35% below the average asking price of €831,750 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market. For more context, you can compare with other end-of-terrace houses in De Ronde Venen.
Inside the home
This end-of-terrace house offers 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 99 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 100 m²; the plot is 147 m² in both sources. The garden is a back garden of 58 m² with a front garden, and the back garden faces southwest and is accessible via the back alley. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and is in full ownership.
Life in Molenland
Molenland is a neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Watermolen is a super fun street with nice neighbours." Another mentions: "Beautiful neighbourhood, lots of greenery, much too fast driving by all traffic." The reviews paint a mixed picture, with some praising the greenery and community, while others note traffic speed issues. About 40% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. For more on the area, see the Molenland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Boni is a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Driehuis is on your doorstep, and Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Windroos is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Hogeveen en Verhoef, is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek de Ronde Venen is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are nearby, including Mijdrecht, Dr. Schaepmanplantsoen with lines M, 121, 123, and N26, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Breukelen, about 8.8 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of De Ronde Venen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €455,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 18% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €297,000 to €455,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from air traffic 47 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is currently low, but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vida makelaars og and Vida makelaars og - Wonen is leven! 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 Watermolen 8, Mijdrecht
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €539,000 is 35% below the average asking price of €831,750 for homes currently for sale in Molenland. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €745,000, and prices range from €480,000 to €1,545,000. This places the home on the low side of the local market, though the price per square metre is €5,444 based on the agent's listed living area.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 99 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 100 m². The plot is 147 m². There is a back garden of 58 m² facing southwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The home also has roof insulation, double glazing, a central heating boiler, and partial underfloor heating.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €455,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €539,000 is 18% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 53%, from €297,000 in 2020 to €455,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. However, the soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual condition of the foundation would require a professional assessment, but no such assessment is mentioned in the listing.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 790 metres away, just around the corner, and Boni is about 980 metres away, a couple of streets away. Lidl and Aldi are both about 1.1 km away, and Hoogvliet is about 1.1 km away. Within 5 km, there are 12 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Driehuis is just 166 metres away, on your doorstep. Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Windroos and Openbare Basisschool Twister are both about 460 metres away, a five-minute walk. Basisschool De Fontein is about 1.1 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.4 km away, and there are 18 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Mijdrecht, Dr. Schaepmanplantsoen, about 163 metres away, with bus lines M, 121, 123, and N26. Another stop, Wilnis, Driehuis Kerk, is about 205 metres away with lines 121, 123, and N26. The nearest train station is Breukelen, about 8.8 km away. The bus lines serve local and regional routes, but specific destinations are not listed.
What do residents say about living in Molenland?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Watermolen is a super fun street with nice neighbours." Another notes: "Beautiful neighbourhood, lots of greenery, much too fast driving by all traffic." The reviews mention both positives like greenery and community, and concerns about traffic speed and occasional antisocial behaviour.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, which contribute to its efficiency. However, the label does not guarantee specific energy bills, as actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
