Dorp, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis 48 m² apartment on Dorpsstraat is right in the middle of the historic centre of Zoetermeer. The building dates from 1841, which gives it a charming character, and the energy label A means it's surprisingly efficient for its age. At €275,000, it's the cheapest of the 20 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 36% below the average asking price of €429,450, a keen entry point into the market. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zoetermeer.
Dorp is the historic core of Zoetermeer, and residents love it. One resident calls it a 'super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants'. The streets are lively, with a mix of old and new buildings. The area is densely populated, over 5,100 people live here, and it's very urban, with an address density of 2,938 per km². Most homes are pre-1970, and about two-thirds are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Dorp has a real village feel despite being in a city.
Your daily errands are a breeze. Hoogvliet is just on your doorstep for groceries, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. For fresh organic produce, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within a few streets: De Jacobsvlinder and De Vijverburgh, plus a secondary school, Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer, a five-minute walk away. The municipality Zoetermeer offers plenty of parks and green spaces, with the nearest park a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Dorpsstraat 97F, Zoetermeer
Excellent · 1 resident
Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants
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About Dorpsstraat 97F, Zoetermeer
At €275,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Dorp and 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €429,450. However, the floor area of 48 m² is 45% smaller than the average of 88 m² in the area. So you're paying less, but for a compact space. Compared to other flats in Zoetermeer, it's priced to sell quickly.
Dorp is the historic centre of Zoetermeer, described by a resident as a 'super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants'. It's very urban with a high density of addresses, but retains a village atmosphere. The population is diverse, with a mix of ages and many single-person households. There are plenty of amenities within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to The Hague, Rotterdam, or Amsterdam straightforward.
For daily groceries, Hoogvliet is just 39 m away, Aldi at 152 m, and Ekoplaza at 246 m. There are several primary schools within a few streets, including De Jacobsvlinder (214 m) and De Vijverburgh (492 m). A secondary school, Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer, is 440 m away.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a warm, well-insulated home. In the neighbourhood, only 15% of homes have label A, so this is a good find for an older building.
The building was constructed in 1841, making it one of the older properties in Dorp. In the neighbourhood, 21% of homes were built before 1945, so it's not unusual for the area. The energy label A suggests it has been well modernised.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dorp