Rivierenbuurt, Deventer
NeighbourhoodThis 82 m² terraced house on Merwedestraat sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Deventer. With its 1936 build and energy label C, it has the charm of an older home without the worst heating bills. At €295,000, the asking price is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €325,000, making it a keen entry point compared to other terraced houses in Deventer.
The Rivierenbuurt is a predominantly family-oriented area: 92% of homes are single-family houses, and 240 of the 540 households have children. The streets are lined with similar pre-war terraced houses, giving the neighbourhood a cohesive, settled feel. One resident describes it as "a quiet, safe area where neighbours look out for each other." Another says: "It's close to the city centre but still feels like a village." The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt has a strong sense of community, with a low crime rate of 34 incidents per year.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum Rivierenwijk, a primary school with 314 pupils, is a five-minute walk, while Vrije School de Kleine Johannes is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Deventer provides good local amenities, including a park or public garden on your doorstep and a restaurant within a couple of streets.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Mercurius Makelaars.
Details of this home
Merwedestraat 7, Deventer
Data from Rivierenbuurt
Data from Rivierenbuurt
25 within 5 km
46 within 5 km
About Merwedestraat 7, Deventer
The asking price of €295,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €325,000 and the average sold price of €345,000. Given the 82 m² floor area, the price per m² works out at about €3,598, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,218 per m². So while the total price is competitive, the per-square-metre cost is a bit higher than typical for the area.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though older homes often benefit from additional insulation or double glazing to improve the rating.
Deventer train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The station offers direct connections to major cities, making it convenient for commuters.
The closest primary school is Kindcentrum Rivierenwijk, just 429 m away (a five-minute walk). Other options within a ten-minute walk include Vrije School de Kleine Johannes and Deventer Leerschool voor Basisonderwijs. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 km away.
The Rivierenbuurt is very family-friendly: 44% of households have children, and 92% of homes are single-family houses. Residents describe it as quiet and safe, with a strong sense of community. There is a park on your doorstep and several playgrounds nearby.
Jumbo is 697 m away (about a nine-minute walk), Aldi and PLUS are both around 750 m, and Lidl is 769 m. For a quick stop, there is also an AH to go 959 m away. So daily groceries are easily within walking distance.
6 homes in the district Rivierenwijk en Bergweide