A quiet spot in Ermelo - West
Zwaluwstraat 178 is an end-of-terrace house from 1974, sitting in the Ermelo - West neighbourhood of Ermelo. The area feels calm and residential, with a mix of families and older residents. With a last known price of €495,000, this home was on the high side compared to the average asking price of €545,765 for homes in the neighbourhood, though it was close to the median of €470,000. The asking price per square metre was €4,125, which was below the neighbourhood average of €4,354. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Ermelo are part of a market where 17 homes are currently available. This home has not been online since 9 September 2026.
The home itself
The listing provided limited details about the interior, but the home was an end-of-terrace house built in 1974 with an energy label C. The living area is 120 m² according to the BAG registration, and the plot is 194 m². The agent did not specify the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor any details about a garden, balcony, or garage. The energy label C suggested moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs were likely to be reasonable but not minimal.
Life in Ermelo - West
Residents of the Ermelo - West neighbourhood give it an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice, cosy neighbourhood. 1 downside is that the municipality hardly maintains the playground." Another resident mentions: "Everything is close to shops etc., so that's good." The neighbourhood has about 6,090 residents, and most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. The area is moderately urban, with an address density of 1,133 per square kilometre. Some residents note that the streets could be better maintained, and one mentions that safety has declined over the years, though the total number of crimes recorded is 89.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this home. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Boni is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Bernhardschool Ermelo is a five-minute walk, and the PCBS Koningin Julianaschool is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gunneweg-Groot, and the Service Apotheek Ermel, Centrum is nearby. Bus line 101 stops at Ermelo, Veldwijkerweg, just around the corner, and the train station Ermelo is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Ermelo offers a range of facilities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €405,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 22% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €256,000 to €405,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Midden Nederland Makelaars.
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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 Zwaluwstraat 178, Ermelo
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 was 22% above the WOZ value of €405,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre was €4,125, based on the BAG living area of 120 m². This was below the neighbourhood average of €4,354 per m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label C. It is not the most efficient label, but it is also not the least efficient. The label does not tell you about the condition of the home itself, only its energy performance. The home was built in 1974, which is typical for this neighbourhood.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was €405,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 58%, from €256,000 in 2020 to €405,000 in 2025. This reflects the general rise in property values in the area. The asking price was 22% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself. If you are sensitive to noise, you may want to consider this.
What is the flood and foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 423 metres, and a Boni is at 876 metres. For schools, the Bernhardschool Ermelo is 345 metres away, and the PCBS Koningin Julianaschool is 537 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, and secondary education is about 2.3 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Ermelo, Veldwijkerweg, at 338 metres, served by bus line 101. The train station Ermelo is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gave you options for both local and regional travel, though the exact destinations and frequencies were not listed.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Ermelo - West give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "Nice, cosy neighbourhood" but notes that the municipality hardly maintains the playground. Another resident says "Everything is close to shops etc., so that's good." Some residents mention that the streets could be better maintained and that safety has declined over the years.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
There were at the time 17 homes for sale in the Ermelo - West neighbourhood. The average asking price was €545,765, and the median was €470,000. Prices range from €395,000 to €785,000. The average asking price per square metre was €4,354, and the average living area was 130 m².
What was the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre was €4,125, based on the BAG living area of 120 m². This was below the neighbourhood average of €4,354 per m². The asking price of €495,000 was 22% above the WOZ value of €405,000.
