A farmhouse with space to breathe
This semi-detached farmhouse on Broekseweg 70 sits in the quiet countryside around Meerkerk, where the pace of life is slow and the fields stretch out around you. The home dates from 1914 and carries an energy label E, so heating costs are something to budget for. With a plot of 2500 m², there is plenty of room outside. The asking price is €850,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Vijfheerenlanden give you an idea of what is available nearby.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a woonboerderij, a farmhouse-style home, with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 195 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². The volume comes to 781 m³. Outside there is a front garden and a side garden, plus a carport. The home is freehold, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, is €4,359.
Life in Broek
Broek is a small hamlet where everyone knows each other, as one resident puts it. Across the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, residents give their living environment an average score of 8.41, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Quiet area, little to do for adults and children. Clean neighbourhood. Many primary schools for the little ones." Another adds: "It is a quiet neighbourhood. But there is also plenty of cosiness and often things to do." The hamlet counts around 415 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Broek neighbourhood, you can see what else is here.
Daily life and getting around
The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is about two kilometres away, and a Coop is a bit further. For primary education, obs de Springplank is the closest school, with Christelijke Basisschool De Rank nearby. The GP practice in Meerkerk is roughly two kilometres from the home, while the nearest pharmacy is in Lopik. Public transport is limited: the closest bus stop, Meerkerk, Broek, is served by the Flex line. The nearest train station is Arkel, about 6.8 kilometres away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, which covers several villages and towns.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €558,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 52% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 7%, from €522,000 to €558,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1914 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 76% of properties date from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via ERA Master 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Broekseweg 70, Meerkerk
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €850,000 is 52% above the WOZ value of €558,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a fact about the listing, and what it means for the final sale price is something only the market can tell.
What is the layout of this semi-detached farmhouse?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 195 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². The volume is 781 m³. There is a front garden and a side garden, plus a carport. The home is freehold and has a central heating boiler.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label E is on the lower end of the scale, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building. The home dates from 1914, which is a fact about its age, but the label itself is what tells you about energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1914 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 76% of properties date from before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low.
What amenities are within easy reach?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS about two kilometres away, with a Coop a bit further. For primary education, obs de Springplank is the closest school, and Christelijke Basisschool De Rank is also nearby. The GP practice in Meerkerk is roughly two kilometres from the home. The nearest pharmacy is in Lopik, about five kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Public transport is limited. The closest bus stop is Meerkerk, Broek, served by the Flex line, about 640 metres away. The nearest train station is Arkel, roughly 6.8 kilometres from the home. There are no direct train connections from the doorstep, so a car is likely to be useful for most journeys.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Across the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, residents give their living environment an average score of 8.41, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Quiet area, little to do for adults and children. Clean neighbourhood." Another notes: "It is a quiet neighbourhood. But there is also plenty of cosiness and often things to do." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this hamlet.
How large is the plot and what is the price per square metre?
The plot measures 2500 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 195 m², is €4,359. The living area per the BAG registration is 150 m², which would give a different figure, but the price per square metre is calculated from the agent's figure.
