A home by the water in De Kwakel
This terraced house on Drechtdijk 53 sits in Meerwijk, a residential area in De Kwakel, part of the municipality of Uithoorn. The setting is by the water, in a neighbourhood where most homes are owner-occupied. The asking price is €635,000. For context, [terraced houses in Uithoorn](</koopwoningen/uithoorn/tussenwoningen/>) are part of a wider local market.
The home itself
Built in 1930, this home offers 6 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 187 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 174 m²; the plot is 300 m² in both sources. The agent mentions roof insulation and double glazing, and the home has a central heating boiler. There is a garden at the back (60 m²) and a front garden, with the back garden facing southeast. The property is freehold, and the energy label is E.
Life in Meerwijk
Meerwijk is a neighbourhood with about 3,780 residents, and a mix of households, with 40% having children. Residents of the municipality of Uithoorn give their living environment an average score of 7.75, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "It's a lovely neighbourhood to live in and fun to grow up in, but the connection to other places is very poor and there's little for young people to do to develop themselves." Another notes: "good neighbourhood many shops/supermarkets good pizzeria italian/turkish 10/10 both." A third resident mentions that "the village character is seriously threatened by megalomaniac plans of the municipal government, such as building a residential tower." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. [The municipality of Uithoorn](</gemeente/uithoorn/>) is the larger context for these experiences.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, the nearest supermarket is Aldi, a couple of streets away, with Vomar and Albert Heijn also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, RK Basisschool De Zon, is just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a short distance. The nearest GP is Praktijk De Drecht, Huisarts F. Wegman, and the BENU Apotheek Waterlinie is nearby. For public transport, bus line 147 stops at Fort De Kwakel, on your doorstep, and at Kwakelsepad, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Schiphol Airport, about 8 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, above the norm, and from air traffic 53 dB Lden, also above the norm, for the reference year 2022. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1930 on peat soil, with a note that 64% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is low, while the flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including FRED. makelaardij | Voel je thuis bij FRED. and FRED. makelaardij o.g. | Voel je thuis bij FRED..
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About Drechtdijk 53, De Kwakel
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price for this terraced house on Drechtdijk 53 is €635,000. The price per square metre is €3,396, based on the agent's listed living area of 187 m². In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €618,478, and the median is €613,250, but no comparison with this specific asking price has been precomputed.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this terraced house has 6 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 187 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 174 m². The plot is 300 m². There is a back garden of 60 m² and a front garden, with the back garden facing southeast.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This label is less efficient than the highest labels, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does mention roof insulation and double glazing, which may help, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better energy label, with 45% at A+ or higher.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it is not always included in the listing information. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. The noise load from air traffic is 53 dB Lden, also above the norm, for the reference year 2022. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, according to public data. This is based on the home being built in 1930 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 64% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 1.8 km away, which is a couple of streets away. Vomar is about 2.2 km away, and Albert Heijn is about 2.5 km away. There are 16 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have several options for groceries within a short distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is RK Basisschool De Zon, about 500 m away, which is just around the corner. Other primary schools within a short distance include OBS De Kajuit, De Springschans, and De Kwikstaart. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.2 km away. There are 24 schools within 5 km in total.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Fort De Kwakel, about 99 m away, served by bus line 147. Other stops on the same line are Kwakelsepad and De Kuil/Kwakelsepad, within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Schiphol Airport, about 8.3 km away, which is a longer trip.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Uithoorn give their living environment an average score of 7.75, based on seven reviews. One resident says it's a lovely neighbourhood to live in and fun to grow up in, but notes poor connections to other places and little for young people to do. Another mentions the village character is threatened by municipal plans. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
