A bright apartment in Palenstein-West
This apartment on the seventh floor of a building on Du Meelaan 270 in Zoetermeer offers a free view over the neighbourhood. Built in 1987, it has an energy label C. The asking price of €350,000 is 30% below the average asking price of €500,000 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale here. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zoetermeer.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and is on a single floor. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 74 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a balcony and a sun terrace of 12 m² facing southwest. The property is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €190.
Life in Palenstein-West
Residents of 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." The neighbourhood itself has about 1,320 inhabitants, and a third of them are 65 or older. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about the Palenstein-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Jacobsvlinder is a five-minute walk, and the Erasmus College for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein is just around the corner, and the BETER Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 165 stops at Vaartdreef, and tram lines 3 and 4 stop at Stadhuis, both a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer Oost, is about 1.7 km away. For more about the wider area, you can explore the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €302,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €201,000 to €302,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Lammers NVM Makelaars.
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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 Du Meelaan 270, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €302,000, 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 50%, from €201,000 in 2020 to €302,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 74 m². There is a balcony and a sun terrace of 12 m² facing southwest. The home is on the seventh floor and offers a free view.
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 a C label means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Jacobsvlinder is a five-minute walk, and the Erasmus College for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein is just around the corner, and the BETER Apotheek is a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 165 stops at Vaartdreef, and tram lines 3 and 4 stop at Stadhuis, both about a five-minute walk away. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, which is about 1.7 km from the home. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of 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." These reviews are about the municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre is €4,605, based on the agent's listed living area of 76 m². The average asking price per square metre in this neighbourhood is €4,582. So the price per square metre for this home is slightly above the neighbourhood average.
