A semi-detached house with character in Smitsveen
Smitsweg 17 is a semi-detached house from 1936, tucked into the Smitsveen neighbourhood in Soest. The home sits in a residential area that is also close to the centre, so daily life is easy. With a living area of 94 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, semi-detached houses in Soest give you an idea of what is on offer in the wider municipality.
Inside the home
The house has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The volume is 363 m³. There is a garden on three sides: a back garden of 140 m² facing southeast and reachable via the back entrance, plus a front and side garden. A detached brick garage provides parking or storage. The home is freehold, so you own the land outright, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. According to the BAG registration the living area is 102 m², while the agent lists 94 m².
Smitsveen
Smitsveen is a neighbourhood where residents of the municipality of Soest give their living environment an average score of 8.18, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes it as a clean, safe place with child-friendly parks and a strong sense of community, where neighbours stop to chat when you are working in the front garden. Another resident is less positive, mentioning heavy tree felling, increased traffic and anonymous notes about dog walking and cats. A third simply calls it pleasant, with good and involved neighbours. The neighbourhood has around 4,985 inhabitants, and about half of the homes are owner-occupied. You can read more about the municipality of Soest for the wider picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner, and a SPAR express is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare basisschool De Egelantier is on your doorstep, and the Daniëlschool is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Smitsveen and the Wolverlei Apotheek are both a couple of streets away. Bus stop Soest, Smitsweg with line 71 is just around the corner, and Soest Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €527,000, and the asking price is 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €287,000 to €527,000. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 53 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the soil type being sand and the home being built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 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 Verrips Makelaardij o.z. and a listing 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Smitsweg 17, Soest
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in Smitsveen, which is €434,364. That is a difference of 14%. Per square metre, the asking price is €5,266, while the neighbourhood average is €4,048 per m², a difference of 30%. The price verdict is based on the agent-listed living area of 94 m².
What is the layout of the home?
The semi-detached house has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The volume is 363 m³. There is a back garden of 140 m² facing southeast, reachable via the back entrance, plus a front and side garden. A detached brick garage is also part of the property. The home is freehold, so you own the land.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €527,000. The asking price of €495,000 is 6% below that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 84%, from €287,000 in 2020 to €527,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is above the standard at 53 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the soil type being sand and the home being built before 1970, in this case 1936. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the foundation of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner, at about 112 and 124 metres respectively. A SPAR express is about 694 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 769 metres. Hoogvliet is at 828 metres. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare basisschool De Egelantier is on your doorstep at about 166 metres, and the Daniëlschool is just around the corner at 282 metres. Other primary schools within walking distance include the 3e Van der Huchtschool at 461 metres and Basisschool de Achtbaan at 643 metres. Secondary education is further away, at about 3.3 km.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Soest, Smitsweg with line 71 is just around the corner at about 167 metres. Another stop, Soest, Veenbesstraat with line 573, is at 341 metres. Soest Zuid train station is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and train options for getting around.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Soest give their living environment an average score of 8.18, based on fifteen reviews. One resident praises the clean, safe streets and child-friendly parks, while another mentions heavy tree felling and increased traffic. A third simply calls it pleasant with good and involved neighbours. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Smitsveen.
