A quiet spot at the edge of the woods
This apartment on Barbaragaarde 60 sits in Ooster Eng-Zuid, a residential pocket of Bussum where the street is quiet and the view is open. The building dates from 1959 and the home is on the first floor, with the woods right at the edge of the neighbourhood. The asking price is €450,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Gooise Meren sits at a different level, but this home's price per square metre reflects its setting.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 74 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 76 square metres. The home has a balcony, and the agent mentions wall insulation, floor insulation and full insulation, plus underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump. It is offered in full ownership, with no ground lease to worry about.
Life in Ooster Eng-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Everything you need is in the neighbourhood. Barber, supermarket, school and more. I've lived here for years and have never been disappointed. I recommend this neighbourhood to everyone. Friendly people, lots of nature, plenty of living space and many restaurants." Another resident, who grew up here, says: "I was born in this neighbourhood, grew up, went to school and especially played outside a lot. I still live there." A third review is less positive, mentioning a lack of openness to change among some older residents. The district has about 2,385 inhabitants, and the housing stock here was built entirely between 1945 and 1970. For more on the area, see the Ooster Eng-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk away. De Fontein secondary school is a couple of streets away, and the Julianaschool Kwartellaan primary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bussum is just around the corner, and Apotheek Bussum-Zuid is a five-minute walk. Bus line 109 stops at H.A. Lorentzweg, a five-minute walk, and Bussum Zuid train station is about 1.5 kilometres away. The municipality of the municipality of Gooise Meren covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €370,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €265,000 to €370,000. As for the area around the address, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year, though this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Westeneng Verbeek Makelaardij.
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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 Barbaragaarde 60, Bussum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €370,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact about this listing, and what it means for the final sale price is up to the market to decide.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 74 square metres, while the BAG registration records 76 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the first floor. The agent also mentions wall insulation, floor insulation and full insulation, plus underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €370,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €265,000 to €370,000. The annual values were €265,000 in 2020, €278,000 in 2021, €309,000 in 2022, €314,000 in 2023, €326,000 in 2024, and €370,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic at this address is 42 dB Lden, from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all based on the relevant reference years and all below the applicable noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the sandy soil type and the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1959. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual condition of the foundation would require a professional survey.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk at this address is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate atlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 319 metres away, which is just around the corner. Lidl is about 1 kilometre away, and Dekamarkt is about 1.1 kilometres away. There are also Ekoplaza and SPAR express within about 1.6 kilometres. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is De Fontein, a secondary school about 424 metres away. The Julianaschool Kwartellaan primary school is about 548 metres away, and De Hoeksteen primary school is about 784 metres away. There are also De Zonnewijzer primary school and Elan College Bussum within about 1.2 kilometres. In total, 65 schools are within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport from here?
The nearest bus stop is Bussum, H.A. Lorentzweg, about 510 metres away, served by bus line 109. Two other stops on the same line are within about 750 metres. The nearest train station is Bussum Zuid, about 1.5 kilometres away. The bus line number is 109, and the train station is Bussum Zuid.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Everything you need is in the neighbourhood. Barber, supermarket, school and more. I've lived here for years and have never been disappointed." Another says: "I was born in this neighbourhood, grew up, went to school and especially played outside a lot. I still live there." A third review is less positive, mentioning a lack of openness to change among some older residents.
