A grand maisonette in the heart of Bussum
This maisonette apartment on De Genestetlaan 17 sits right in the middle of Bussum, in the Raadhuisplein neighbourhood. The building dates from 1901, which gives the home a classic character that is hard to find in newer developments. With an asking price of €600,000, the home is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Gooise Meren.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a maisonette apartment on the first living floor, with seven rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 133 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 131 m². The home has a roof terrace, full ownership, and a service charge of €160 per month. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, HR glazing and secondary glazing, and there is a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life around Raadhuisplein
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another adds: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads." The neighbourhood has around 1,470 inhabitants, and it is a very strongly urban area with a high address density. For a sense of what the Raadhuisplein neighbourhood is like, the reviews paint a picture of a lively, central spot.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is easy here. Vomar is on your doorstep, with Nettorama and Albert Heijn just around the corner. The Goois Lyceum is a couple of streets away, and Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk. Huisartsen Kievit and the Gooise Apotheek are both just around the corner. Bus line 109 stops at Bussum, Centrum, a couple of streets away, and the train station Naarden-Bussum is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Gooise Meren.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €499,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 20% above that value. The address data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though this is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is low now but medium 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 two channels, including VOORMA EN WALCH MAKELAARS IN HET GOOI BUSSUM.
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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 De Genestetlaan 17, Bussum
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €499,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €600,000 is 20% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual data point rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The agent describes this as a maisonette apartment on the first living floor, with seven rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 133 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 131 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home has full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, HR glazing and secondary glazing, and there is a central heating boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, so both are stated independently.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, and the notes mention that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1901. The indication does not replace an inspection of this specific home, but it is a factual data point about the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is on your doorstep at 125 metres, with Nettorama at 305 metres and Albert Heijn at 322 metres. Ekoplaza is at 400 metres. There are 15 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Bussum.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Goois Lyceum, a secondary school, is at 315 metres. Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is at 585 metres, and the Brandsmaschool is at 713 metres. The Volantcollege for mavo, havo and vwo is at 807 metres. There are 43 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 109 stops at Bussum, Centrum, at 220 metres. The stop Bussum, Havenstraat at 307 metres has lines 107 and 109, and Bussum, Hooftlaan at 348 metres has line 100. The train station Naarden-Bussum is at 687 metres, so both bus and train options are within walking distance.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another says: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads."
What is the climate risk for this address?
The climate data shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk by 2050 is low. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
