A quiet spot in Vogelbuurt-Zuid
This terraced house on Merelstraat 9 sits in a quiet part of Vogelbuurt-Zuid, a residential area in Sliedrecht where life moves at a gentle pace. The asking price of €410,000 is on the high side compared with other terraced houses in Sliedrecht, so it is worth weighing up what you get for the money.
The home itself
Built in 1968, this five-room house has four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 390 m³. The garden at the back measures 82 m² and faces east. According to the agent, the home has no insulation, but it does have a heat pump and a central heating boiler. The living area is 115 m², matching the BAG registration.
Life in the neighbourhood
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.71, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quiet, only the Torbeckelaan is sometimes a racetrack." Another notes: "Where we live it's great. Only pity about the buses here on Thorbekelaan, not nice noise and a lot of dirt. Otherwise it's still quite quiet here." A third adds: "Schools in the area, petting zoo, water playground and close to the shops. Quiet neighbourhood with lots of children." The neighbourhood has around 2,740 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Vogelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Prins Willem Alexander primary school is on your doorstep, and Griendencollege secondary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Bus stops on Nachtegaallaan and Burg. Feitsmapark, served by line 491, are a couple of streets away, and Sliedrecht train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Sliedrecht. According to area-level risk data, the home is in a zone with a medium foundation risk indication, partly because it was built in 1968 on clay soil. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is current flood risk, though flood risk by 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Alblasserwaard Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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About Merelstraat 9, Sliedrecht
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €410,000. Based on the agent's listed living area of 115 m², that works out to €3,565 per m². The price is on the high side compared with other terraced houses in Sliedrecht, so it is worth considering what the home offers for that figure.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the house have?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 115 m², and the plot is 171 m². There is also a back garden of 82 m² facing east.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has no insulation, but it does have a heat pump and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications for the area, not a measurement at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1968 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where all properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific house.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
Area-level data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) and an elevated current flood risk, but the flood risk by 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, about 465 metres away. Albert Heijn is about 641 metres away, and Jumbo is about 779 metres away. There are also Aldi and another Jumbo within about 2 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Prins Willem Alexander primary school is about 234 metres away, and OBS De Wilgen is about 623 metres away. For secondary education, Griendencollege is about 558 metres away, and Bleyburgh VSO is about 516 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Sliedrecht, Rivierdijk 276 (line HOPN) at about 389 metres, and Sliedrecht, Nachtegaallaan (line 491) at about 407 metres. The nearest train station is Sliedrecht, about 1.2 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.71, based on three reviews. They mention it is quiet, with schools, a petting zoo, a water playground, and shops nearby. One resident notes that the Thorbeckelaan can be noisy with buses.
