Scheepjesbrug 123
Meerkerk buitengebied oost, Vijfheerenlanden
AreaA quiet spot in the countryside
This detached house sits on a quiet road with a free view, in the rural eastern outskirts of Meerkerk. The village itself is small and calm, and the surrounding area is open farmland. With a price of €409,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the market. For context, the asking price for detached houses in Vijfheerenlanden gives a sense of what similar homes go for in the wider municipality.
The house itself
Built in 2005, this detached family home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 270 m³. The agent lists the living area at 78 m², while the BAG registration records 82 m². The plot measures 320 m² according to both. There is a garden around the house and a detached wooden garage. The home is freehold, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating.
Life in Meerkerk buitengebied oost
This is a sparsely populated area with around 330 residents, and the reviews reflect a quiet, close-knit community. Across the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, residents give an average score of 8.41 based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and cosy living. It is a quiet neighbourhood. But there is also plenty of cosiness and often things to do." Another describes it as a "cosy village where everyone knows each other", noting the football club and church provide interaction. A third mentions the area is clean but that there is little to do for adults and children. The neighbourhood recorded 21 crimes in the latest figures. For more on the area, see the Meerkerk buitengebied oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is a ten-minute walk away, with a second PLUS further out. Two primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Christelijke Basisschool De Rank and obs de Springplank. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Meerkerk is just around the corner, while the pharmacy Apotheek Vijfheerenlanden is further afield. Bus stops at Rustoord and Kraneschipbrug are a couple of streets away, served by lines 81 and Flex. The nearest train station is Arkel, and the hospital Beatrixziekenhuis is in Gorinchem. The wider area falls under the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €288,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 42% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose by 81%, from €159,000 to €288,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and the 2050 flood risk is medium.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including Hofstede Makelaardij Meerkerk 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 Scheepjesbrug 123, Meerkerk
What does the asking price of €409,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €409,000 for a detached house with a living area of 78 m² according to the agent, which works out at €5,244 per m². The price sits above the WOZ value of €288,000, with the asking price 42% higher. Whether that represents good value depends on how you weigh the plot, the garden and the quiet rural setting against the relatively compact living area.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this house have?
The house has three rooms in total, of which two are bedrooms and one is a bathroom. It is spread over two floors, with a total volume of 270 m³. The agent lists the living area at 78 m², while the BAG registration records 82 m². There is also a garden around the house and a detached wooden garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €288,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €409,000 is 42% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ rose by 81%, from €159,000 to €288,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the flood risks for this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and the 2050 flood risk is medium. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS about a ten-minute walk away, with another PLUS and a Coop further out. There are seven schools within five kilometres, including Christelijke Basisschool De Rank and obs de Springplank, both within a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is further away, at about 8.4 km.
What is the neighbourhood of Meerkerk buitengebied oost like?
It is a sparsely populated rural area with around 330 residents. Reviews from across the municipality describe it as quiet and cosy, with one resident noting the football club and church provide interaction. Another mentions the area is clean but that there is little to do. The neighbourhood recorded 21 crimes in the latest figures.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stops are at Rustoord and Kraneschipbrug, both a couple of streets away, served by lines 81 and Flex. A third stop at Blommendaal is a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Arkel, about 4.5 km away. The hospital Beatrixziekenhuis is in Gorinchem, roughly 8.7 km from the home.
What insulation and heating does the house have?
According to the agent, the house has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy efficiency and corresponding heating costs.
