Hofwijkstraat 20
Elsweide, Arnhem
AreaA quiet spot in Elsweide
This terraced house on Hofwijkstraat 20 sits in Elsweide, a calm corner of Arnhem where the streets are green and the city centre is never far away. With 620 residents, the neighbourhood feels intimate, and the mix of ages gives it a settled, lived-in character. The asking price of €450,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €669,600 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with what is currently on offer. For context, [terraced houses in Arnhem] typically sell in a range that this home sits comfortably within.
The home itself
The house was built in 1967 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The living area is 101 m² according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 171 m². What is clear is that this is a compact terraced home, and the price per square metre works out at €4,455 based on the BAG floor area.
Life in Elsweide
Elsweide is a neighbourhood where people tend to stay. One resident, who has lived here for 46 years, describes it as cosy, though they note that traffic can be fast on the narrow streets. Another resident appreciates that the city is close by and that neighbours look out for each other. Across the municipality of Arnhem, residents give an average score of 7.53 based on 71 reviews, so these are impressions of the wider city rather than of this specific street. The neighbourhood itself has a high share of owner-occupied homes, at 77%, and most properties are single-family houses. [The Elsweide neighbourhood] is home to around 303 dwellings, and the average household size is 2.0 people.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, and a PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away. For schools, De Parkschool and Ibn-i Sina are both within a ten-minute walk, and there is secondary education nearby at Leerpark Arnhem. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Presikhaaf is about a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Witteveen is similarly close. Public transport is well served: bus stop Arnhem, Elsweide/HAN is on your doorstep with lines 306 and 406, and Arnhem Presikhaaf train station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Arnhem] offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €302,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 49% above this WOZ value, which is a precomputed comparison. The WOZ value has not been tracked over the past five years in the available data. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is at 45 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium and remains medium in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via BMV 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.
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About Hofwijkstraat 20, Arnhem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 49% above the WOZ value of €302,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is overpriced or a bargain; it simply reflects the difference between the asking price and the official valuation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. However, the label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1967, and the label reflects the energy performance as registered, not the state of the insulation or installations.
What is the living area and plot size?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 101 m² and the plot is 171 m². The agent does not provide additional details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms. The price per square metre, based on the BAG floor area, is €4,455. This is a compact terraced home, and the floor area is 40% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 168 m².
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is at 45 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself. They give an idea of the acoustic environment in the vicinity.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1967, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm any actual foundation issues.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
According to the climate risk data, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, remaining medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not predictions for this specific property. They describe the broader risk profile of the location.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Aldi, both about 600 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. A PLUS supermarket is at 763 metres, and Lidl and Dekamarkt are within about a kilometre. This means daily groceries are within easy walking distance, and there are several options to choose from in the immediate area.
What schools are close to this home?
There are several schools within a short walk. De Parkschool and Ibn-i Sina are both primary schools, at about 768 and 786 metres respectively. For secondary education, Leerpark Arnhem is at 790 metres. There are also special education schools nearby, including Mariëndael at 639 metres and Kentalis College Arnhem at 768 metres. This gives a range of educational options close by.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Arnhem, Elsweide/HAN, just 134 metres away, served by lines 306 and 406. Another stop, Arnhem, Zuilesteinlaan, is at 189 metres with line 306. The train station Arnhem Presikhaaf is 708 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This provides good access to both bus and rail services without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Arnhem give an average score of 7.53 based on 71 reviews, which reflects the wider city rather than this specific neighbourhood. One resident who has lived here for 46 years describes the neighbourhood as cosy, though they mention that traffic can be fast on the narrow streets. Another resident appreciates that the city is close by and that neighbours are supportive. These are personal impressions, not a statistical assessment.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre, based on the BAG floor area of 101 m², is €4,455. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,962, based on current listings. This means the price per m² for this home is higher than the neighbourhood average, which is partly because the home is smaller than the average property in the area.
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