A semi-detached home with a view
This semi-detached house on Parallelweg 16 sits in the Vogelbuurt (Leerdam) neighbourhood, part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden. The home was built in 1961 and has an energy label C. With a price of €925,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. The price is 40% above the average asking price of €659,800 in this neighbourhood, and this is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale here. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,443, while this home is listed at €5,110 per m². If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Vijfheerenlanden, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a two-under-one-roof semi-detached house with four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 181 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 200 m². The plot measures 978 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration. The home has a front garden, a back garden and a sun terrace, plus an attached brick garage. The agent mentions roof insulation, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is described as being on a busy road with a free view.
Life in the Vogelbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden give their living environment 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 resident mentions: "Quiet area, little to do for adults and children. Clean neighbourhood. Many primary schools for the little ones." A third resident notes that the football club and church provide a lot of interaction and connections. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,120 residents, and about 48% of households have children. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Vogelbuurt (Leerdam) neighbourhood, but they give a sense of the area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The MCD supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For primary education, the Johannes Calvijnschool is on your doorstep, and OBS De Sterrenkijker - Leerdam is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Het Trefpunt, and the BENU Apotheek Lingesteyn is nearby. Public transport is close by: the bus stop Leerdam, Station Leerdam is just around the corner, served by lines 85 and Flex, and Leerdam station is also just around the corner. The municipality of Vijfheerenlanden offers a mix of rural and urban living, with the town of Leerdam providing the main facilities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €675,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 37% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €386,000 to €675,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise load from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 46 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the flood risk for 2050 is low.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Zee Vastgoed and Van Zee Vastgoed B.V. 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 Parallelweg 16, Leerdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €925,000 is 37% above the WOZ value of €675,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €659,800, and it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in the Vogelbuurt.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 181 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 200 m². The plot measures 978 m². There is a front garden, a back garden and a sun terrace, plus an attached brick garage. The home is described as being on a busy road with a free view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a label C is neither the most nor the least efficient. The agent mentions roof insulation, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The indication is at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the noise levels around this property?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023. The home is described by the agent as being on a busy road, which aligns with the road traffic noise level.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is MCD, about 328 metres away, which is just around the corner. Jumbo is about 468 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 600 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also PLUS and Aldi within about 800 and 900 metres respectively. In total, there are seven supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this property?
The nearest primary school is Johannes Calvijnschool, about 173 metres away, which is on your doorstep. OBS De Sterrenkijker - Leerdam is about 328 metres away, and Basisschool Floris Radewijnsz is about 424 metres away. For secondary education, Het Heerenlanden is about 489 metres away. There are 20 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop Leerdam, Station Leerdam is about 199 metres away, served by lines 85 and Flex. Leerdam, Station is about 202 metres away, with lines 260, 650, 660, 673 and 704. The nearest train station is Leerdam, about 226 metres away. This gives you options for both bus and train travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden give their living environment 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 mentions that the football club and church provide interaction and connections. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Vogelbuurt.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 75%, from €386,000 to €675,000. The value increased sharply from 2020 to 2021, then fluctuated slightly before reaching €675,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, and the reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
