Merwedestraat 5
Velp-Zuid beneden spoorlijn, Rheden
A 1930s semi-detached home in Velp
Tucked away on the Merwedestraat, this semi-detached house from 1936 sits in Velp-Zuid beneden spoorlijn, a neighbourhood where older homes set the tone. With a price of €350,000, the asking price sits 35% below the neighbourhood average of €536,149, which puts it on the low side compared with other [semi-detached houses in Rheden]. The home spans three floors and offers 99 m² of living space according to the agent, with a plot of 178 m².
Inside the home
The agent describes a layout with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The BAG registration records a larger living area of 124 m², while the agent lists 99 m². The property has a volume of 415 m³. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels.
Life in Velp-Zuid beneden spoorlijn
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.08 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident, who has lived here since 2003, notes that "the neighbourhood is being flattened" and mentions demolition taking time. Another resident says "not much privacy." A third is far more positive: "Ever since I moved here, everything is right at hand. The people are nice, facilities are top-notch!" The neighbourhood counts around 7,355 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a fuller picture of what [the Velp-Zuid beneden spoorlijn neighbourhood] is like, the reviews give a varied impression.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. For primary education, Ibn-i Sina and De Parkschool are both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Presikhaaf in Arnhem, while Boots Apotheek Velp is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Velp, Kerkstraat and Velp, Waterstraat are just around the corner, with lines 43 and 801, and 26, 27, 43, 302 and 801 respectively. Velp train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Rheden] covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €420,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 17% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 100%, from €210,000 to €420,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 34 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, with flood risk currently medium and expected to remain medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Assink NVM 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 Merwedestraat 5, Velp
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 17% below the WOZ value of €420,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 100%, from €210,000 to €420,000.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The plot measures 178 m² and the volume is 415 m³.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with more efficient labels. The label reflects the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1936, before 1970, and 87% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo is just around the corner at about 280 metres. Aldi is at 436 metres and PLUS at 465 metres, both a couple of streets away. SPAR express is at 657 metres and Albert Heijn at 767 metres, both within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops are close by: Velp, Kerkstraat at 282 metres with lines 43 and 801, and Velp, Waterstraat at 317 metres with lines 26, 27, 43, 302 and 801. Velp train station is at 667 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.08 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says "the neighbourhood is being flattened" and that demolition takes time, while another mentions "not much privacy." A third resident is very positive: "Ever since I moved here, everything is right at hand. The people are nice, facilities are top-notch!"
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €3,535, based on the agent's listed living area of 99 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €3,689. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €536,149, while the median is €449,500.
What is the flood risk for this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. Flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.





