A waterside home in Merenbuurt-Oost
This terraced house on Zuidlaardermeer 5 sits right on the water in Merenbuurt-Oost, a quiet residential pocket of Zoetermeer's Oosterheem district. Built in 2015, it is a modern family home with a free view across the water. The asking price of €625,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €750,000, and it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For comparison, [terraced houses in Zoetermeer]( /koopwoningen/zoetermeer/tussenwoningen/) average around this price level.
Inside the house
Step inside and you find a spacious layout with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 139 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 136 m². The plot is 119 m². The house is fully insulated and has a garden at the front and a 47 m² back garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley. It is freehold, so you own the land outright. The energy label is A+++, an efficient label, which means energy costs should be low.
Life in Merenbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Oosterheem district give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Everything is easily accessible. Schools, shops, doctors. Beautiful walking/cycling routes. Quite a quiet residential area." Another resident mentions the Bentwoud forest: "We live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season!" The reviews reflect a green, safe and well-maintained area, though some note that the sense of community in apartment complexes could be better. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,175 residents, with a high share of families. [The Merenbuurt-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/merenbuurt-oost-zoetermeer/) is a young area, with all homes built after 2010.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For primary education, Het Noorderlicht and IKC Florence Nightingale are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Fallaux en Van der Tang, and the Service Apotheek GC Oosterheem pharmacy is nearby. Tram line 4 stops at Javalaan, and bus line 165 runs from Stephensonstraat. The nearest train station, Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, is about 2 km away. [The municipality of Zoetermeer]( /gemeente/zoetermeer/) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €633,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is 1% above the asking price. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 89%, from €335,000 to €633,000. According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and current flood risk is medium, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven and other Drieman offices. The listing has been active since 18 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Zuidlaardermeer 5, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €625,000 is 17% below the average asking price of €750,000 for homes currently for sale in Merenbuurt-Oost. It is also the cheapest of the four homes listed in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,468, while this home is listed at €4,496 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
This is a three-storey terraced house with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 139 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 136 m². The plot measures 119 m². There is a front garden and a 47 m² back garden facing northwest, accessible via the back alley. The home is fully insulated and has an A+++ energy label.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €633,000 as of 1 January 2025. This is 1% above the asking price of €625,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 89%, from €335,000 in 2020 to €633,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the area-level risk indications for this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the foundation risk indication is low, but the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and current flood risk is medium, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 500 metres away. Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 600 metres away. Albert Heijn and Lidl are further, at around 1.5 km. Within a 5 km radius, there are 28 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 4 stops at Javalaan, about 500 metres away. Bus line 165 runs from Stephensonstraat and Gouderakstraat, both within a short walk. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, about 2 km away. This gives you several options for getting around the region.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Merenbuurt-Oost is a residential area in the Oosterheem district of Zoetermeer. It has around 2,175 residents, with a high proportion of families. All homes in the neighbourhood were built after 2010. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.94, praising the green surroundings and quiet atmosphere.
How many schools are near this home?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Het Noorderlicht is about 300 metres away, IKC Florence Nightingale about 330 metres, and IKC Da Vinci about 330 metres. SBO De Vuurtoren, a special primary school, is also nearby. Within 5 km, there are 64 schools in total.
