Scharwoudestraat 51
Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-West, Amersfoort
AreaA modern terraced home in Vathorst
This is a modern terraced house from 2010, sitting in the Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-West neighbourhood of Amersfoort, part of the Vathorst-De Laak district. It is a family home in a residential area, with an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €495,000 is 26% below the average asking price of €668,400 for homes in this neighbourhood, so it sits on the low side of the local market. For context, terraced houses in Amersfoort are listed at an average of €4,784 per m², while this home comes in at €5,380 per m² according to the agent's listing.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated home with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 329 m³. The living area is listed as 92 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². Similarly, the plot is 128 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 114 m². The home has a back garden and is offered in full ownership.
Life in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-West
This is a young neighbourhood, with 28% of residents under 15 and only 2% aged 65 or over. Most homes here are owner-occupied family houses, and the average household size is 2.9 people. Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.91, based on 72 reviews. One resident says: "there is a lot of green in my neighbourhood, but there are also many old people." Another describes "an idyllic green authentic neighbourhood" with "mixed people that makes the neighbourhood special." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-West neighbourhood itself has 1,615 residents.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Gondelier and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel, are within a five-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Vathorst is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP practice, WIJ Huisartsen in Hooglanderveen, is a bit further out. Bus stops at Grenspolder and Damespolder are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 15, N3 and 315. Amersfoort Vathorst train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amersfoort offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €473,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €315,000 to €473,000. At the address level, the noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 29 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, all through MARELL Makelaars. The listing has been available since 11 September 2026.
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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 Scharwoudestraat 51, Amersfoort
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €473,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €495,000 is 5% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen by 50% between 2020 and 2025, from €315,000 to €473,000. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a two-storey terraced house with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 92 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The plot is 128 m² per the agent, versus 114 m² in the BAG registration. There is a back garden and the home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also states the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. In the neighbourhood, 11.1% of the homes for sale have label A+, while 88.9% have label A. This home's label is therefore on the efficient end of the scale.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the KCAF. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is also low, both currently and for 2050.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is measured at 29 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just around the corner at about 742 metres. Lidl and Jumbo are both a bit further, at roughly 1,055 and 1,102 metres respectively. There are 29 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: De Gondelier at about 324 metres and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel at 354 metres. DOK12 is a bit further at 590 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.2 km away. There are 68 schools within a 5 km radius in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Amersfoort, Grenspolder at about 321 metres and Amersfoort, Damespolder at 431 metres, both served by lines 3, 15, N3 and 315. Amersfoort Vathorst train station is about 1.2 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives access to both bus and rail connections.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average price?
The asking price of €495,000 is 26% below the average asking price of €668,400 for homes in this neighbourhood. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €627,000. The living area of 92 m² is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 135 m², which partly explains the lower price.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-West neighbourhood has 1,615 residents. It is a young area, with 28% of residents under 15 and only 2% aged 65 or over. Most households have children, at 61%, and the average household size is 2.9 people. The vast majority of homes, 95%, are owner-occupied.
