A quiet spot in Velserbroek
This terraced house on the Hélène Mercierstraat sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Velserbroek, a town within the municipality of Velsen. Built in 1993, the home has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €509,000. For context, [terraced houses in Velsen]( /koopwoningen/velsen/tussenwoningen/) are part of the local market.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a five-room house with four bedrooms, one bathroom, and three floors, covering a volume of 376 m³. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m²; the plot is 126 m² in both sources. The garden is a back garden of 59 m², accessible from the northwest via a rear path. The property is freehold, has HR glazing and is fully insulated, and is heated by warm-air heating. According to the agent, it is set on a quiet road in a residential area.
The Weidbuurt neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Velserbroek give their area an average score of 7.06, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a nice neighbourhood with many places where children can play and where only sweet, decent people live." Another notes the mix of ages, mentioning bungalows for the elderly and about seven playgrounds for children, plus a primary school and a retirement home opposite. A third resident appreciates the neighbours but feels the village "has no soul," while acknowledging it has all the shops you need and that public transport and main roads are nearby. The neighbourhood has around 1,740 inhabitants, and about half of households have children. For more on [the Weidbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/weidbuurt-velsen/), you can look at the local data.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and the Vomar is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Beekvliet and Basisschool De Hoeksteen, are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Westbroekerplas and Apotheek Velserbroek BV are both just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Velserbroek, Vromaadweg, is a couple of streets away and is served by line 3. The train station Driehuis is about a ten-minute walk away. For more on [the municipality of Velsen]( /gemeente/velsen/), you can explore the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €542,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €325,000 to €542,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050; these are also area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brantjes Makelaars Velsen.
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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 Hélène Mercierstraat 16, Velserbroek
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €509,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €542,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair or negotiable.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The plot is 126 m². There is a back garden of 59 m², accessible from the northwest via a rear path.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by warm-air heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at the address level. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
The Dekamarkt supermarket is about 488 metres away, and the Vomar is about 581 metres away. Two primary schools, De Beekvliet and Basisschool De Hoeksteen, are both about 409 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Westbroekerplas is 310 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Velserbroek BV is 322 metres away. The nearest bus stop, Velserbroek, Vromaadweg, is 344 metres away and is served by line 3. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about 2.2 km away.
What do residents say about the district of Velserbroek?
Residents of the district of Velserbroek give their area an average score of 7.06, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "a nice neighbourhood with many places where children can play and where only sweet, decent people live." Another mentions the mix of ages, with bungalows for the elderly and about seven playgrounds for children. A third resident notes the village "has no soul" but has all the shops you need, with public transport and main roads nearby.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 67%, from €325,000 to €542,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed and reflects the municipal valuation history, not the current market value.
Is there any noise from traffic or other sources?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 22 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
