Merel 85
Het Raan Oost, Raalte
AreaA terraced house on a generous plot
This terraced house on Merel 85 sits in Het Raan Oost, a settled part of Raalte where the streets feel calm and established. The home itself is a social housing rental, listed at €934 per month, which is a keen price for a house of this size in this town. With a floor area of 109 m² and a plot of 849 m², there is plenty of room both inside and out. For context, [terraced houses in Raalte]( /huurwoningen/raalte/tussenwoningen/ ) give you a sense of what else is available in the area.
The Het Raan Oost neighbourhood
Het Raan Oost is a residential area with a mix of households, from families to older residents. The neighbourhood has a strong family presence, with a good share of households with children, alongside a notable number of people aged 65 and over. It is a place where daily life is straightforward, with most amenities within easy reach. [The Het Raan Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/het-raan-oost-raalte/ ) is one of the more established parts of Raalte, and the housing stock reflects that. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here is based on the neighbourhood statistics.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, making a quick shop for bread or milk very easy. A couple of streets away, Basisschool De Rietkraag is on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool De Vogelaar is a five-minute walk, so school runs are simple. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which is handy for commuting. [The municipality of Raalte]( /gemeente/raalte/ ) covers the wider area, with further amenities a short trip away.
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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 Merel 85, Raalte
Is €934 per month a fair price for this terraced house?
At €934 per month for a 109 m² terraced house with a 849 m² plot, the price is on the keen side. The home is social housing, which keeps the rent below market levels for a property of this size. Given the generous plot and the house's condition as reflected in the energy label B, the rent represents good value within Het Raan Oost.
What does the energy label B mean for this home?
Energy label B is an official registration that indicates the home is relatively efficient. It is a good label, meaning you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The label is registered in the national EP-Online system, so it is a formal record of the home's energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 232 metres away, so daily shopping is very convenient. For schools, Basisschool De Rietkraag is 156 metres away, and Openbare basisschool De Vogelaar is 273 metres, both within easy walking distance. The train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in Het Raan Oost?
Het Raan Oost is a residential area with a mix of households. Around 35% of households have children, and 29% are single-person households. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight lean towards older residents. It is a settled neighbourhood with a family-friendly feel, and the housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this home is listed as social housing. That means the rent is set at a level intended to be affordable, and there may be eligibility criteria for prospective tenants. The rent of €934 per month reflects this social housing status, which is below what a comparable home might cost on the open market.
