Du Meelaan 318
Palenstein, Zoetermeer
AreaA third-floor flat in the heart of Palenstein
This apartment sits on the third floor of a gallery flat on Du Meelaan, in the Palenstein neighbourhood of Zoetermeer. The setting is described as a quiet road in the centre, within a residential area, with a free view. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's description. Built in 1987, the home offers 79 square metres of living space according to both the BAG registration and the agent. At €350,000, the asking price is 28% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €485,607, and it is in line with the going rate for apartments in Zoetermeer.
Inside the apartment
The flat has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all spread over a single floor. The living space measures 79 square metres, with a volume of 261 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the property is held in full ownership. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €198. The apartment is located on the third living floor of the building.
Life in Palenstein
Palenstein is a neighbourhood in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage, according to one resident. The multicultural community creates a lively and diverse atmosphere, and with improved homes, green spaces and proximity to amenities, it is an attractive area for families and young professionals. Another resident describes it as a super cosy neighbourhood with shops and restaurants, while a third notes that everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail, though they mention aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins as a downside. Across the district, residents give an average score of 6.69 based on four reviews. The neighbourhood counts around 5,530 inhabitants, and about 29% of homes are owner-occupied. For more context, have a look at the Palenstein neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away, and a Dirk not much further. For primary education, De Jacobsvlinder is a five-minute walk, while secondary options include MOTION Beweeg College on your doorstep and Erasmus College just around the corner. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein, Huisartsenpraktijk Klooster is a couple of streets away, and the BETER Apotheek Centrum Zoetermeer is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 165 stops at Zoetermeer, Vaartdreef just around the corner, and tram lines 3 and 4 run from both Stadhuis and Palenstein stops nearby. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer Oost, is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property is €348,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 1% above this valuation. According to the precomputed data, the WOZ value has developed over the past five years, though the exact figures are not detailed here. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 28 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 30 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via De Makelaars Jenné | Baars | Jenné.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Du Meelaan 318, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €348,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the official municipal valuation, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and shows the asking price sits slightly above this valuation, but no conclusion is drawn from that here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area measures 79 square metres, with a volume of 261 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the third living floor of the gallery flat. The property is held in full ownership.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this field, so it is missing from the description. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy performance available at the time of writing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €198. This is stated in the listing by the agent. The fee covers the costs associated with the shared parts of the building, though the specific breakdown of what is included is not detailed in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 28 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 30 dB Lden, all measured in the reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. 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 for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium for this address. Flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Hoogvliet is just around the corner at about 373 metres, with an Aldi at 424 metres and another Hoogvliet at 504 metres. A Dirk is at 525 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 712 metres. In total, there are 27 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For secondary education, MOTION Beweeg College is about 196 metres away and Erasmus College about 291 metres. For primary education, De Jacobsvlinder is at 378 metres, IKC De Kasteeltuyn at 568 metres, and IKC De Achtsprong at 621 metres. There are 65 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus line 165 stops at Zoetermeer, Vaartdreef, about 383 metres away. Tram lines 3 and 4 run from both the Stadhuis stop at 462 metres and the Palenstein stop at 477 metres. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, at about 1.7 kilometres. The RandstadRail is also mentioned by residents as a convenient option.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district describe Palenstein as a neighbourhood in transformation, with modernisation and greenery taking centre stage. One resident calls it a super cosy neighbourhood with shops and restaurants, while another notes the multicultural community creates a lively atmosphere. A third mentions aggressive vagrants and smoking youths as a downside. The average resident score across the district is 6.69, based on four reviews.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. This field is missing from the agent's description. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate. No other property details are missing, and the rest of the listing, including layout, floor area, and price, is fully provided.
