A grand apartment on a quiet street
On the Bijlstraat in Bussum, this apartment sits in a residential street that feels a world away from the bustle, yet the centre is just around the corner. Built in 1906, the home carries the character of its era, with a generous layout that spans three floors. The asking price is €999,000, and the price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area, is €4,362. For context, the home is one of the [apartments in Gooise Meren] currently on the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 229 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 149 m². The home has a front garden and side garden of 63 m², a roof terrace and a balcony, and a combi boiler for heating. It is offered as full ownership, and the property type is described as a house. The energy label is C, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so heating costs are likely to be moderate.
The Bijlstraat neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Bussum Centrum give their area an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another adds: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,085 residents, and most homes were built before 1945. The area is known for its mix of ages, with a notable share of families and older residents. For more on the local character, see [the Bijlstraat neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with SPAR express and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For schools, Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk, and Elan College Bussum is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Bussum-Zuid, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Schermer is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 109 stops at Bussum, Laarderweg, a couple of streets away, and Bussum Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gooise Meren offers a range of services and connections, as detailed on [the municipality of Gooise Meren] page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €624,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 60% above the WOZ value, a precomputed comparison. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €399,000 to €624,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and the foundation risk indication is medium, given the home was built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Boshem Wonen 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bijlstraat 5, Bussum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €999,000 is 50% above the average asking price in the Bijlstraat neighbourhood, which is €664,800. It is also the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this area. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 229 m², is €4,362, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,306 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 229 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 149 m². There is a front garden and side garden of 63 m², a roof terrace and a balcony. The property is offered as full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €624,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 60% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 56%, from €399,000 to €624,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the address-level risk indications?
The address-level risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this home, show a medium foundation risk, given the home was built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. Noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the norm.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with SPAR express and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk, and Elan College Bussum is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Bussum-Zuid, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Schermer is just around the corner.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 109 stops at Bussum, Laarderweg, a couple of streets away, and also at Bussum, Gooibergstraat and Bussum, Station Zuid. The nearest train station is Bussum Zuid, which is a ten-minute walk from the home. This provides a direct link to the wider region.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district of Bussum Centrum give their area an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another notes: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads."
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is not the most efficient label, so heating costs are likely to be moderate. The home was built in 1906, and the agent mentions a combi boiler for heating. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
