A third-floor flat in the Pilotenbuurt
This apartment sits in the Pilotenbuurt, a residential pocket of Zwijndrecht where the streets are quiet but the connections are good. The home is a gallery flat on the third floor, built in 1960, and it comes with a balcony. The asking price of €275,000 is 22% below the average asking price of €351,714 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €4,211, and this flat is listed at €4,435 per m². If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zwijndrecht]( /koopwoningen/zwijndrecht/appartementen/ ) to see how this one stacks up.
Inside the home
The flat has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms, spread over a single floor. The living area is 62 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy there. The property has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. There is a balcony, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €175. The home is located in a residential area, and the agent describes it as a gallery flat.
Life in the Pilotenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.85 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I've lived here all my life with great pleasure. Around the corner from a bus stop, supermarkets and other shops. And very good housing facilities." Another describes it as a "lively neighbourhood with roads out in all directions," though they add it is "quiet, but rather messy, a lot of litter." A third review is more critical, mentioning issues with schoolchildren and safety. The neighbourhood itself has around 760 residents, and about 72% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about [the Pilotenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/pilotenbuurt-zwijndrecht/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, MCD, is just around the corner, and there is an Aldi a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, the Ds. Abraham Hellenbroekschool is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Basisschool de Dolfijn is within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk P. Akbari, and the pharmacy is Polikl. Apotheek ASZ, loc. Zwijndrecht, both close by. The Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis is on your doorstep. For public transport, the bus stop at Dr. Plesmanstraat is right outside, with lines 2, 21 and 92, and the train station in Zwijndrecht is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of [the municipality of Zwijndrecht]( /gemeente/zwijndrecht/ ), which offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €250,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 47%, from €170,000 in 2020 to €250,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, based on the fact that the building dates from 1960 and sits on clay soil, with a note that 1% of properties in the postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows low pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently and in 2050, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including De Mooij makelaardij b.v. on Funda.
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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 Burgemeester Jansenlaan 493, Zwijndrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €250,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 47%, from €170,000 in 2020 to €250,000 in 2025. This comparison is a factual observation, and the price is what the seller is asking.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a gallery flat on the third floor with three rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over one floor. The living area is 62 m², and the volume is 200 m³. There is a balcony, and the property is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €175. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this apartment is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels, as the home is likely to require more energy for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing, which may help somewhat, but the label itself indicates lower efficiency. There is no further information about insulation or other energy-saving features in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1960 and sits on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm any actual issues with the foundation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 27 dB Lden, both of which are below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they indicate the general noise environment in the area, not the soundproofing of the home itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is MCD, about 600 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. There is also an Aldi at about 960 metres, and another Aldi at 1.2 km. An Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are both around 1.3 km from the home. These distances mean you have several options for groceries within a short walk or bike ride.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, the Ds. Abraham Hellenbroekschool is about 500 metres away, and the Openbare Basisschool de Dolfijn is at 690 metres. For secondary education, LOKET Walburg College and LOKET DevelsteinCollege are both at about 700 metres. There is also a school for practical education, De Sprong, at 740 metres. These are all within a ten-minute walk from the apartment.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Zwijndrecht, Dr. Plesmanstraat, just 64 metres away, with bus lines 2, 21 and 92. Another stop, Zwijndrecht, Ziekenhuis, is at 188 metres and also serves line 717. The nearest train station is Zwijndrecht, about 1.2 km away, which is roughly a fifteen-minute walk. This gives you options for both local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.85 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I've lived here all my life with great pleasure. Around the corner from a bus stop, supermarkets and other shops. And very good housing facilities." Another describes it as "lively" but notes it is "rather messy, a lot of litter." A third review mentions concerns about safety and schoolchildren. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just the Pilotenbuurt.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state any missing fields, as the agent has provided details on the layout, floor area, and features. You would need to contact the agent for further details, but the listing itself does not include them.





