A bright apartment in Vogelbuurt Noord
This fourth-floor gallery flat sits in the Vogelbuurt Noord neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, a part of the Holy Zuid district. The home was built in 1969 and has an energy label C. At €320,000, the asking price is 22% below the average asking price of €409,875 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the four homes on offer here. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,530, while this home asks €3,721 per m². If you are weighing up options, you might also compare with other [apartments in Vlaardingen]( /koopwoningen/vlaardingen/appartementen/ ).
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 86 m², matching the BAG registration, and the volume is 263 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is on the eighth living floor, with a free view. The property is fully owned, and the heating is via block heating. The insulation is described as partially double glazed. There is a homeowners' association fee of €267.03 per month.
Life in Vogelbuurt Noord
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes: "Everything is easily accessible. It's lively and child-friendly. All basic amenities are available." The same resident mentions that litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. A third resident appreciates the green surroundings but finds parking difficult after half past six in the evening. The neighbourhood has about 2,990 inhabitants, and 22% are under 15. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about [the Vogelbuurt Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/vogelbuurt-noord-vlaardingen/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. An Aldi is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, De Mavo Vos is a couple of streets away, and there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including IKC Samen Wijs and IKC De Ark. The nearest GP is Copenhaege Huisartsen, Praktijk Brouwer, and the pharmacy Apotheek Copenhaege is right next door. The tram and bus stop Parijslaan is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 56 and 156. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.6 km away. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Vlaardingen]( /gemeente/vlaardingen/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €281,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €172,000 to €281,000. As for the area, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail 29 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1969 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current heat stress is also medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels: Borgdorff Makelaars Wateringen and Borgdorff Makelaars Vlaardingen on Funda.
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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 Eksterlaan 288, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €320,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €281,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 22% below the average asking price of €409,875 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the four homes on offer here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 86 m², which matches the BAG registration. There is a balcony, and the home is on the eighth living floor with a free view. The property is fully owned, and the heating is via block heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the insulation is partially double glazed. The exact heating costs will depend on your usage and the block heating system. The label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €267.03 per month. This fee is set by the VvE and covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the block heating system. The exact services included are not detailed in the listing, so you would need to review the VvE documents for a full breakdown.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail 29 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. They give a general sense of the acoustic environment in the vicinity.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1969 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
An Aldi is about 400 metres away, and a Lidl is about 600 metres away. For schools, De Mavo Vos (secondary education) is about 230 metres away, and IKC Samen Wijs (primary) is about 700 metres away. There are several other primary schools within a short walk, including IKC De Ark and 't Palet Holy.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram and bus stop Parijslaan is about 200 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 56 and 156. The bus stop Kopenhagenlaan is about 450 metres away with line 2. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.6 km away. These connections give you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes: "Everything is easily accessible. It's lively and child-friendly." A third mentions that parking can be difficult in the evening. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €3,530. This apartment asks €3,721 per m², based on the agent's listed living area of 86 m². The neighbourhood average is based on four homes currently on the market, so it is a small sample.
