A 1930s apartment in Van Galenbuurt
This apartment on De Ruijterstraat 34A-2 sits in the Van Galenbuurt, a neighbourhood in Den Helder with a mix of pre-war housing. The asking price of €197,500 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €237,500, which works out at 17% below that figure. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,803, while this home comes in at €2,500 per m² based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at apartments in Den Helder, this one stands out on price.
What the listing tells us
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing alone. The apartment was built in 1930, which is a fact about its age, not a comment on its condition. The living area is 79 m² according to the BAG registration. No other property details, such as the number of rooms or outdoor space, are given in the listing.
Life in Van Galenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Den Helder give their living environment an average score of 7.44, based on 29 reviews. One resident says: "It is nice that it is very quiet and peaceful in the neighbourhood. Neighbours are willing to help each other." Another resident simply says: "Good experience so far." The neighbourhood itself has about 2,075 residents, and half of all households are single-person households. The housing stock is mostly pre-war, with 85.7% of homes built before 1945. For a closer look at the Van Galenbuurt neighbourhood, the data paints a picture of a settled, older area.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Het Middenschip, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Bernhardplein, is even closer. For groceries, Vomar and Albert Heijn are both a couple of streets away, with another Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are also within easy reach, including Koningin Julianaschool and Meerwerf Basisschool De Kluft. Public transport is well served: bus line 31 stops at Den Helder, Prins Hendriklaan, and bus line 30 at Den Helder, Van Galenstraat, both a short walk away. The train station Den Helder is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep Den Helder, is also within walking distance. All of this sits within the municipality of Den Helder. The address does come with area-level risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is above the standard at 51 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while current flood risk is low and flood risk in 2050 is medium. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Laan Makelaars.
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Frequently asked questions
About De Ruijterstraat 34A-2, Den Helder
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €197,500 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €237,500. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €2,803, while this home is listed at €2,500 per m² based on the BAG registration. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, but the final value depends on the home's condition and features, which are not fully described in the listing.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 79 m². The listing does not provide any additional property details, such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. The price per square metre is calculated on the BAG area, which is a standard reference. Without further information from the agent, the layout and condition of the home remain unknown.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
This means the home's energy performance cannot be assessed from the listing alone. The apartment was built in 1930, which may influence energy costs, but no specific label is given. If you need this information, it is not available in the current listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is partly because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1930, and the postcode area has a high percentage of pre-1970 buildings. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 22 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself. The listing does not provide any additional information about noise insulation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Vomar at 381 metres and Albert Heijn at 408 metres, both within a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 934 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are also Lidl and another Vomar within 1.5 km. These distances are measured from the address, so you can easily walk to the closest options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Koningin Julianaschool is at 456 metres, Meerwerf Basisschool De Kluft at 479 metres, and Algemene Basisschool Comenius at 505 metres. The nearest secondary school is 3.2 km away. This makes the location convenient for families with primary-school-age children, though the apartment's suitability depends on its size and layout.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Den Helder, Prins Hendriklaan, at 295 metres, served by bus line 31. Another stop, Den Helder, Van Galenstraat, is at 349 metres with bus line 30. The train station Den Helder is 489 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local bus services and the national rail network without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
The Van Galenbuurt has about 2,075 residents. Half of all households are single-person households, and 25% are households with children. The age spread is fairly even, with 30% aged 25-45 and 30% aged 45-65. Residents across the municipality of Den Helder give their living environment an average score of 7.44, based on 29 reviews, with one resident noting it is "very quiet and peaceful".
