A detached house on a quiet road in Harfsen
Ericalaan 15 is a detached house from 1963, set on a quiet road in a residential area in Harfsen. The village is part of the municipality of Lochem, in the Achterhoek. With a price of €685,000, this home is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The asking price is 44% above the neighbourhood average of €475,000, and it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,292, while this home asks €4,152 per m². If you are looking at [detached houses in Lochem]( /koopwoningen/lochem/vrijstaande-woningen/ ), this one sits at the top of the local price range.
The home itself
According to the agent, this single-storey house has seven rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 165 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 186 m². The plot measures 597 m². The house has a front, side and rear garden, and is in full ownership. The agent mentions roof insulation, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable. The home was built in 1963, a fact that stands on its own without implying anything about its condition.
Life in Harfsen
Harfsen is a small village with about 745 residents, and a third of them are 65 or older. The village has a mix of households: about 31% are single-person households, 27% have children, and 41% are couples without children. Residents across the municipality of Lochem give their living environment an average score of 7.18, based on nine reviews. Some residents are positive: "Generally good contact," says one, scoring 8.75. Others are less enthusiastic: "Many unfriendly, gloomy elderly people who call the shots," writes another, giving 2.75. A third resident notes "Little sociability!" with a 6.63. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For a closer look at the local area, you can read more about [the Harfsen neighbourhood]( /buurt/harfsen-lochem/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, about 180 metres away, and the nearest primary school, OBS Beatrixschool, is even closer. For healthcare, the nearest GP and pharmacy are in Bathmen, about 5 km away, and the nearest hospital is the Deventer Ziekenhuis, roughly 9 km from home. Public transport is available at the bus stop Harfsen, School/Reeverweg, a couple of streets away, where bus line 57 stops. The nearest train station is Deventer Colmschate, about 7 km away. The village is part of [the municipality of Lochem]( /gemeente/lochem/ ), which offers a range of services and facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €562,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 22% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €395,000 to €562,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the fact that the house was built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but could become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Thoma Post Makelaars and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Ericalaan 15, Harfsen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €685,000 is 44% above the average asking price of €475,000 for homes currently for sale in Harfsen. It is also the most expensive of the five homes on the market in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,152, compared with a neighbourhood average of €3,292 per m². The price verdict is that this home is on the high side relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this is a single-storey house with seven rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 165 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 186 m². The plot measures 597 m². The house has a front, side and rear garden. The agent mentions roof insulation, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value was €562,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 42%, from €395,000 in 2020 to €562,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is based on the sandy soil and the fact that the house was built before 1970. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch noise standard.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is about 180 metres away, just around the corner. The nearest primary school is OBS Beatrixschool, at 75 metres. Other schools within 5 km include Joppeschool, Basisschool De Rythmeen and Basisschool De Dorpsschool. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 9.9 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Harfsen like?
Harfsen is a small village with about 745 residents, of whom 34% are 65 or older. The housing stock consists mainly of homes built between 1945 and 1970 (60%) and between 1970 and 1990 (40%). Residents across the municipality of Lochem give their living environment an average score of 7.18, based on nine reviews. Some mention good contact, while others note limited sociability.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Harfsen, School/Reeverweg, about 260 metres away, where bus line 57 stops. There are additional stops on the same line at Jufferdijk and De Vennink. The nearest train station is Deventer Colmschate, about 7 km away. This gives you access to both bus and train services, though the train station is a bit of a drive.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation and partial underfloor heating, which can contribute to keeping the home warm. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
