A calm apartment in Lage Weide
This apartment on Boerhaavestraat 461 sits in Lage Weide, a green corner of Vlaardingen's Westwijk district. The area is lively and child-friendly, with all basic amenities close by, as one resident puts it. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €373,615. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,828, while this home is listed at €3,161 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Vlaardingen, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
Built in 1968, this apartment spans one floor and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 87 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 89 m². The home has partial double glazing and is heated by block heating. The volume is 277 m³.
Lage Weide
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes: "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." A third resident mentions that parking can be tricky in the evening, with a ten-minute walk from the car to home after midnight. The neighbourhood has around 2,840 inhabitants, and 44% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. For more on the Lage Weide neighbourhood, the reviews give a sense of daily life here.
Amenities and transport
For groceries, MCD is just around the corner, with Dirk and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools De Walvis and IKC de Wereldwijzer are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Kleine Heemtuin, and Apotheek Westwijk Vlaardingen is the closest pharmacy. Bus stops Dirk de Derdelaan and Buys Ballotlaan are a five-minute walk, served by lines 2, 56, 156 and 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 6.8 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Vlaardingen, where daily needs are well covered.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €272,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 1% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €162,000 to €272,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1968 construction on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van Driel 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 Boerhaavestraat 461, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €275,000 is 26% below the average asking price in Lage Weide, which is €373,615. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,828, while this home is listed at €3,161 per m². This price position is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 87 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 89 m². The volume is 277 m³. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by block heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €272,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 68%, from €162,000 to €272,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the address-level risk indications for this home?
These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1968 construction on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
MCD is just around the corner at about 442 metres, with Dirk and Albert Heijn about 834 and 871 metres away. Primary schools De Walvis and IKC de Wereldwijzer are about 674 and 768 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Kleine Heemtuin, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Westwijk Vlaardingen.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops Dirk de Derdelaan and Buys Ballotlaan are about 498 and 537 metres away, served by lines 2, 56, 156 and 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 6.8 km away. These connections link the home to the wider region.
What do residents say about Lage Weide?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes: "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."





