A quiet spot in Ermelo - Noord
Tucked away on a quiet road, this detached semi-bungalow from 1973 sits in a sheltered, wooded setting within the Ermelo - Noord neighbourhood. The asking price is €698,000. For context, detached houses in Ermelo are listed at various price points, and the neighbourhood average asking price is €950,056.
The home itself
Inside, the layout spans two floors with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m²; the plot is 429 m² in both. The home has a garden that wraps around the property, a detached brick garage, and is offered with full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation is partial double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in Ermelo - Noord
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.55 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along and knows each other, though they note the municipality hardly maintains the playground. Another resident simply says it is a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities within walking distance. The district has a mix of households, with 34% of residents aged 65 or over, and 79% of homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at what the Ermelo - Noord neighbourhood has to offer, the data paints a picture of a settled, family-friendly area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Bekker, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy at Service Apotheek Ermel, Gezondheidscentrum is a couple of streets away. For groceries, PLUS and Aldi are both within a ten-minute walk, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a little further. Schools include Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Irene and Het Emaus College, both about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 501 stops at Ermelo, De Meerkanten, a five-minute walk away, and Ermelo train station is also within walking distance. The wider municipality of Ermelo offers further options for shopping and recreation.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €550,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €393,000 to €550,000. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates a low foundation risk on sandy soil. Noise from road traffic is recorded at 51 dB Lden and from rail traffic at 62 dB Lden, both above the norm, based on 2022 and 2023 data. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Randmeer Makelaars and Randmeer Makelaars Ermelo 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 Sophialaan 43, Ermelo
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €698,000 is 27% above the WOZ value of €550,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €393,000 in 2020 to €550,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this home?
This detached semi-bungalow has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m². The plot measures 429 m². There is a garden that wraps around the property and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label does not indicate the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public risk data at the address level, such as from Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF. It is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is recorded at 62 dB Lden, also above the norm, based on 2023 data. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Bekker, is about 319 metres away, and the pharmacy at Service Apotheek Ermel, Gezondheidscentrum is about 444 metres away. For groceries, PLUS is 884 metres away and Aldi is 952 metres away. There are also several schools nearby, including Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Irene at 1.2 km.
How far is the nearest public transport stop?
The nearest bus stop is Ermelo, De Meerkanten, about 483 metres away, served by bus line 501. Ermelo train station is approximately 838 metres from the home, so it is within walking distance. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the region without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.55 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where everyone gets along and knows each other, though they note the municipality hardly maintains the playground. Another resident says it is a nice neighbourhood with plenty of amenities within walking distance.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,177, based on the agent's living area of 113 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,976. This means the price per m² for this home is higher than the average for the neighbourhood, which reflects the relatively smaller living area compared with the average of 203 m².
