A bright apartment in Babberspolder Noord
This apartment on the Burgemeester A. van Walsumlaan sits in Babberspolder Noord, a residential pocket of Vlaardingen where life moves at a relaxed pace. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €429,833, and it is the most affordable of the six homes currently for sale here. For context, apartments in Vlaardingen typically ask more per square metre, so this one stands out on price.
Inside the home
Built in 1958, this apartment spans one floor on the sixth living level, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 71 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it comes with a municipal ground lease that runs until 01-10-2055, costing €57.97 per year. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €184.30.
Life in Babberspolder Noord
Babberspolder Noord is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,135 residents, many of them families with children. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood. I've been living here for 6 years with my brother, father and mother. As soon as we arrived, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood. There are also many children living here, which I like." Another notes: "Good experience, nice neighbourhood and everything is nearby." A third is more critical, mentioning "a lot of noise" and "street dirt." Homes here sell quickly, with an average time on the market of 18 days. For more on the area, see the Babberspolder Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi and Boon's Markt are just around the corner, and a Lidl and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. IKC Samen Wijs primary school is a couple of streets away, and secondary options like Lentiz | Groen van Prinstererlyceum are within walking distance. The BENU Apotheek Van Hogendorplaan is just around the corner, and the GP practice De Hogen Hoed is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops Sportlaan, Koninginnelaan and Meidoornstraat, served by lines 56 and 156, are all within a few minutes' walk. The nearest train station, Schiedam Centrum, is about 3.6 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Vlaardingen covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, above the norm, and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm; railway noise is 23 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen.
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About Burgemeester A. van Walsumlaan 93, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €275,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €429,833, making it the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in Babberspolder Noord. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,127, while this home asks €3,873 per m² based on the agent's listed area of 71 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. It is located on the sixth living level and has a volume of 229 m³. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation, and it is heated by block heating.
What is the ground lease situation?
The home is on municipal ground lease (gemeentelijke erfpacht) with an end date of 01-10-2055. The annual ground rent is €57.97. This is a fixed amount for the lease period, and the lease runs for several more decades. The homeowners' association contribution is €184.30 per month.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Public address-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden, below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
According to public area-level data, the foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is low. The current flood risk is also low, and the risk for 2050 remains low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Aldi at 535 metres and Boon's Markt at 545 metres, both within a short walk. Lidl is at 927 metres and Jumbo at 944 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Dirk is slightly further at 1,216 metres. In total, there are 33 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC Samen Wijs at 691 metres, with 220 pupils. Other primary options include Avonturijn at 885 metres and IKC Jan Ligthart at 885 metres. For secondary education, Lentiz | Groen van Prinstererlyceum is at 757 metres and Het Lyceum Vos at 856 metres. There are 68 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Sportlaan at 286 metres, served by lines 56 and 156. Koninginnelaan and Meidoornstraat stops are also nearby, at 401 and 445 metres respectively, on the same lines. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.6 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where they were welcomed by almost everyone upon arrival, with many children around. Another says it is easy and nice, with everything nearby. A third mentions noise and street dirt as downsides.
