Buys Ballotstraat 25
Geuzenbuurt, Hilversum
AreaA modern apartment in a close-knit neighbourhood
This apartment on Buys Ballotstraat 25 sits in the Geuzenbuurt, a neighbourhood in the east of Hilversum where residents describe a strong sense of community. The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €473,917 in the neighbourhood. This listing does not state the energy label, so you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing. For context, the neighbourhood has a mix of homes, with 24 apartments currently for sale, and the average asking price per square metre is €4,914. If you are looking at [apartments in Hilversum]( /koopwoningen/hilversum/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its recent construction.
Built in 2007, with a clear floor plan
The apartment was built in 2007, so it is relatively new compared with much of the neighbourhood, where 83.3% of homes date from before 1945. The living area is 99 square metres according to the BAG registration, and the asking price works out at €5,051 per square metre.
The Geuzenbuurt: a neighbourhood where neighbours look out for each other
Residents of the district give the Geuzenbuurt an average score of 8.08 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 16 years, says: "A communal neighbourhood where every neighbour is there for you." Another describes it as a "working-class neighbourhood where everyone looks out for each other and we help each other when necessary without expecting payment." A third resident notes it is a "nice neighbourhood, unfortunately the neighbourhood is going downhill due to foreign Dutch people and drug dealers." The neighbourhood has around 2,625 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see [the Geuzenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/geuzenbuurt-hilversum/ ).
Daily life: shops, schools, and transport within easy reach
Groceries are close by, with an AH to go just around the corner, and Hoogvliet, Jumbo, SPAR express, and Lidl all within a five-minute walk. For families, Sterrenschool Hilversum and Christelijke Basisschool Avonturijn are both just around the corner, and Lucent College for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Sonnenschein, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Rensing BV is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Marktplein and Stationsstraat are a couple of streets away, with lines 1, 5, 6, 106, and 121, and Hilversum train station is just around the corner. The municipality of Hilversum offers these amenities within a compact area, as described in [the municipality of Hilversum]( /gemeente/hilversum/ ). According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and similar for rail, air, and industrial noise, all below the standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk, and flood risk in 2050, with medium heat stress expected by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via one agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via De Gooische Makelaar de enige echte!.
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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 Buys Ballotstraat 25, Hilversum
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €473,917 in the Geuzenbuurt. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,914, while this apartment works out at €5,051 per square metre based on the BAG living area. There are 24 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €224,500 to €875,000.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The agent has not published this information, so you cannot determine the home's energy performance from the listing. For context, in the neighbourhood, 15.4% of homes have an energy label of A+ or higher, and 11.5% have label A, but these figures do not apply to this specific apartment.
What is the WOZ value of this apartment?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually by the municipality, but it has not been published for this home. As a result, there is no comparison available between the WOZ value and the asking price, and no information on how the WOZ value has developed over the past five years.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, which means no elevated foundation risk is indicated for the area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows noise from road traffic at 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures are area-level indications from 2022 to 2024, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Area-level climate risk data indicates low risk for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, low current flood risk, and low flood risk by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is AH to go, about 304 metres away, which is just around the corner. Hoogvliet is about 500 metres away, Jumbo about 537 metres, SPAR express about 577 metres, and Lidl about 593 metres, all within a five-minute walk. There are 29 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of the address.
Which schools are near this apartment?
Sterrenschool Hilversum is about 283 metres away, and Christelijke Basisschool Avonturijn is about 316 metres away, both primary schools within a short walk. Lucent College, a secondary school, is about 350 metres away. Montessorischool Centrum and Jan van Rijckenborghschool are also nearby, at 370 and 412 metres respectively.
How close is public transport to this apartment?
Hilversum train station is about 361 metres away, which is just around the corner. Bus stops at Marktplein and Stationsstraat are about 412 and 416 metres away, with lines 1, 5, 6, 106, and 121. The bus stop at Hilversum Station offers additional lines including 2, 3, 9, 104, 108, 320, N32, and OVoM.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give the Geuzenbuurt an average score of 8.08 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident says it is a communal neighbourhood where every neighbour is there for you, while another describes it as a working-class neighbourhood where people look out for each other. A third resident notes it is a nice neighbourhood but says it is going downhill.
