A quiet spot in Ermelo - West
This terraced house on Zwaluwstraat 42 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Ermelo - West, a neighbourhood where residents know each other and children play outside. Built in 1974, the home spans three floors and offers 114 m² of living space on a 165 m² plot. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €493,318 for homes in this neighbourhood. For a sense of what this price buys you, have a look at other [terraced houses in Ermelo]( /koopwoningen/ermelo/tussenwoningen/).
Inside the home
The agent describes a five-room layout with four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 114 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot is 165 m² in both sources. The home has a rear garden of 61 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. It is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and has a volume of 396 m³. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes.
Life in Ermelo - West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is cosy. Everyone gets along with each other and knows each other." Another describes it as "Nice and quiet". A third resident, who has lived here all their life, notes that "everything is close to shops etc." and praises the green spaces: "We are known for green spaces; if you want to enjoy greenery and beautiful fresh nature, come to Ermelo." The same resident mentions that safety has declined over the years and that the municipality could maintain the streets better. The neighbourhood has about 6,080 inhabitants, and 58% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more context, see [the Ermelo - West neighbourhood]( /buurt/ermelo-west-ermelo/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Boni is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools, PCBS Koningin Julianaschool and Bernhardschool Ermelo, are both within a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Gunneweg-Groot, and the Service Apotheek Ermel, Centrum are about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 101 stops at Ermelo, Veldwijkerweg, just around the corner, and Ermelo train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Ermelo, with its heathland and forests, is known for its green surroundings, as [the municipality of Ermelo]( /gemeente/ermelo/) shows.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €426,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €248,000 to €426,000. According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden and from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Midden Nederland Makelaars.
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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 Zwaluwstraat 42, Ermelo
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €426,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price of €493,318 for homes in this neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 114 m², and the plot is 165 m². There is a rear garden of 61 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The home is freehold and heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 25% of the homes for sale have label A, 37.5% have label B, and 25% have label C, while 12.5% have label D or lower. This home's label is therefore in line with a significant share of the local supply.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is sand. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No foundation issues are mentioned in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, and from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, both measured in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Both values are below the Dutch noise standard. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 340 metres, which is just around the corner. A Boni is at 724 metres, about a five-minute walk. An Aldi is at 1,428 metres, and there are two more supermarkets within 2 kilometres. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are within a short walk: PCBS Koningin Julianaschool at 332 metres and Bernhardschool Ermelo at 392 metres. A third, Reformatorisch Basisschool Augustinus, is at 888 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.4 kilometres away. There are 35 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 101 stops at Ermelo, Veldwijkerweg, at 388 metres, which is just around the corner. Two more stops on the same line are within 750 metres. Ermelo train station is at 1,233 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Ermelo - West?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is "cosy" and that "everyone gets along with each other and knows each other." Another describes it as "Nice and quiet." A third resident, who has lived here all their life, praises the green spaces and the proximity of shops, but notes that safety has declined over the years and that the municipality could maintain the streets better.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 72%, from €248,000 to €426,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025, from €357,000 to €426,000. This development is based on municipal valuations, not on actual sale prices.
