A calm spot in the middle of Palenstein-Centrum
This apartment on Croesinckplein 40 sits on a quiet road, right in the centre of Palenstein-Centrum in Zoetermeer. The home was built in 1975 and has an energy label C. The asking price is €270,000. For comparison, there are currently five apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €265,000. If you are looking at apartments in Zoetermeer, this one stands out for its central yet quiet setting.
The home itself
This two-room apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the third storey. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 54 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €450.
Life in Palenstein-Centrum
Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another adds: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." A third resident mentions the Bentwoud, a nearby forest, saying: "We live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season!" The neighbourhood itself has around 800 inhabitants, with a mix of households. The Palenstein-Centrum neighbourhood is home to this apartment, and the reviews reflect a generally positive feeling about the area.
Amenities and transport
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, just 47 metres away, making daily groceries effortless. A couple of streets away, you will find the Hoogvliet and Aldi supermarkets. For primary education, IKC De Achtsprong is just around the corner, and Erasmus College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein, Huisartsenpraktijk Klooster, a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek Seghwaert is nearby. The tram stop Palenstein is on your doorstep, with lines 3 and 4, and the bus stop Zoetermeer, Vaartdreef is a five-minute walk, served by line 165. The train station Zoetermeer Oost is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zoetermeer offers all these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €252,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 89%, from €133,000 to €252,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars Den Haag.
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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 Croesinckplein 40, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €270,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €252,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 89%, from €133,000 in 2020 to €252,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 54 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by block heating. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €450.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition. For a more detailed understanding, you would need to look at the specific energy consumption.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home. The data comes from public sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and is not an inspection of this specific property.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low for both the current situation and for 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are general indications for the area.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just 47 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A couple of streets away, you will find the Hoogvliet at 682 metres and the Aldi at 699 metres. There are also an Ekoplaza and an Albert Heijn within about 720 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient, with multiple options within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, IKC De Achtsprong is just around the corner at 223 metres, and IKC De Kasteeltuyn is at 227 metres. Erasmus College, a secondary school, is a five-minute walk away at 215 metres. There are also other primary schools within about 500 metres, such as IKC De Gaerde and De Jacobsvlinder. This gives families several choices for schooling nearby.
How is the public transport connection?
The tram stop Palenstein is on your doorstep at 76 metres, with tram lines 3 and 4. The bus stop Zoetermeer, Vaartdreef is a five-minute walk at 310 metres, served by bus line 165. There is also a bus stop at Pruimengaarde at 479 metres with the same line. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, about 1.7 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another mentions the Bentwoud: "We live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season!" These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood of Palenstein-Centrum has around 800 inhabitants. About 48% of households are single-person households, and 35% are households with children. The average household size is 1.9. The age distribution shows that 48% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, while 22% are under 15. This gives a mix of young families and singles, with a relatively small share of residents over 65.
