A quiet apartment in a leafy corner of Bussum
This apartment on Barbaragaarde sits in a calm, residential part of Bussum, with a pleasant mix of greenery and everyday convenience. At €370,000, the asking price was 34% below the neighbourhood average of €560,607, which made it a keen entry point into the local market. See how this compares to other apartments in Gooise Meren. This home has not been online since 8 August 2026.
The Ooster Eng-Zuid neighbourhood
Ooster Eng-Zuid is a well-established part of Bussum, with most homes built between 1945 and 1970. The area has a mix of households: about a third are singles, a third are couples without children, and the rest are families. Incomes are around the national average, and the streets are quiet and family-friendly. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,651 per km². Learn more about the Ooster Eng-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Your daily shopping is sorted: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the nearest primary is Julianaschool Kwartellaan, and secondary school De Fontein is a couple of streets away. There's also a GP practice within a five-minute walk and a park or public garden just as close. The area is well served for families and daily errands. Discover more about the municipality of Gooise Meren.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including NederMakelaar and Funda. The details were based on the information provided by the agent.
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About Barbaragaarde 20, Bussum
Was €370,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €370,000 was 34% below the neighbourhood average of €560,607, which made it a keen price. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (71 m² vs 111 m²). The price per square metre worked out to about €5,211, which was close to the neighbourhood average of €5,084 per m². So the price was in line with the local market when you account for size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B was quite efficient, meaning the home was likely to have reasonable energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 41.2% of homes have label A, 5.9% have label B, and 41.2% have label D or lower, so this apartment sits above average in terms of efficiency.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 7-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. For exact routes and timetables, you can check the local transport provider.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school is Julianaschool Kwartellaan (540 m), and De Hoeksteen is 751 m away. For secondary education, De Fontein is 439 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk, making the area convenient for families with school-age children.
What supermarkets are close to the apartment?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 286 m, so you can walk there in a few minutes. Lidl is 967 m away (a ten-minute walk), and Dekamarkt is 1.1 km. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is 1.5 km. Daily shopping is very convenient.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time, there were 14 homes for sale in Ooster Eng-Zuid, with an average asking price of €560,607 and a median of €487,500. The cheapest was €335,000 and the most expensive was €985,000. In the past period, 35 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €494,386 and an average time on market of 31 days.
