A new-build apartment in a green corner of Vlaardingen
This apartment sits on the first floor of a building from 1924, yet it is a new-build, which is a rare combination. The home is on a quiet road in a residential area of the Oostbuurt neighbourhood in Vlaardingen, and it is listed for sale at €319,500. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €410,520, and the average asking price per m² is €3,937, while this home is listed at €6,520 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Vlaardingen, this one stands out for its combination of old bones and new build.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home has a volume of 162 m³ and is located on the first floor. It comes with HR glazing and is fully insulated, and heating is provided by underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump. The property is a new-build, so it carries an energy label of A+++, which is an efficient label. The ownership is municipal ground lease, and the homeowners' association fee is €95 per month.
Life in the Oostbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area" and mentions the "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities". Another resident says: "The neighbourhood is nice and for our apartment block there is a large green grass field with a small playground for the children. It's just that after half past six in the evening it's very difficult to find a parking spot close to home." A third resident notes that "everything is easily accessible. It's lively and child-friendly. All basic amenities are available. Litter is still an eyesore. So are incorrectly parked bicycles." The neighbourhood has around 6,375 inhabitants, and about 56% of the homes are owner-occupied. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood, but they give a sense of the area. For more on the local area, see the Oostbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn and Dirk within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, KC Het Visnet is a couple of streets away, and IKC Van Kampen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Vlaardingen Centrum, is just around the corner, and Apotheek Walrave pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the nearest metro stop is about 396 metres away on line B, and the Stadsgehoorzaal bus stop, served by lines 2, 56, 126 and 156, is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 4.6 km away. These connections tie into the municipality of Vlaardingen as a whole.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not available in the records, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 35 dB Lden and industrial noise at 45 dB Lden are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 35% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Driel Makelaardij and other listings. The agent is Van Driel Makelaardij.
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About 1e van Leyden Gaelstraat 19A, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €319,500 can be compared to the average asking price of €410,520 for homes in the Oostbuurt neighbourhood. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €379,500, and prices range from €225,000 to €1,095,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 49 m², the price per m² is €6,520, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,937 per m². These figures are stated as they are, without any judgement on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home has a volume of 162 m³ and is located on the first floor. It is a new-build, so the layout is modern and the home is fully insulated with HR glazing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for energy costs?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent states that the home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, and heating is provided by underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump. These features contribute to the home's energy efficiency, though the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the records. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not part of the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at this specific home. The data comes from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1924, which is before 1970, and in this postcode area 35% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This information is based on public risk data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 340 metres away, which is just around the corner. Lidl is about 436 metres away, a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is about 803 metres away and Dirk is about 858 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk. There are 36 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is KC Het Visnet, about 403 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. IKC Van Kampen is about 613 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within a short distance include IKC Het Spectrum, IKC 't Palet and IKC Erasmus. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.7 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest metro stop is about 396 metres away, served by line B. The Stadsgehoorzaal bus stop is about 485 metres away, with bus lines 2, 56, 126 and 156. There is also a bus stop at Vlaardingen, Stadsgehoorzaal, about 492 metres away, served by line 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 4.6 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area" with "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities". Another resident mentions that the neighbourhood is nice but parking is difficult after half past six in the evening. A third resident says it is lively and child-friendly, with all basic amenities available, though litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
Is this a new-build home?
Yes, according to the agent this is a new-build home, even though the building dates from 1924. This means the home has been recently constructed or completely renovated to a new standard. The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label, and the home is fully insulated with HR glazing. The heating is provided by underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €95 per month, according to the agent. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of common areas and the building. The ownership of the property is municipal ground lease, which means the land is leased from the municipality. The fee is a fixed amount stated in the listing.
