A spacious apartment on Herenstraat
This bright apartment on Herenstraat sits in the heart of Hilversum, where the streets are always lively and the shops are close by. This listing did not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the age of the building itself. At €2,450 per month, the rent sat on the high side compared with other apartments in Hilversum, which average around €2,078. This home has not been online since 13 October 2026.
Life in Centrum
Centrum is the bustling core of Hilversum, with a dense mix of shops, cafés and cultural spots. The neighbourhood counts roughly 3,755 residents, many of whom live alone, giving the area a lively, urban feel. With an address density of over 4,000 per square kilometre, this is one of the most intensively used parts of town. The streets are busy during the day and quiet down in the evening, a rhythm that suits those who like everything on their doorstep. For a sense of what the wider area offers, the municipality of Hilversum has plenty to explore.
Daily life on the street
A typical day here starts with a short walk to pick up fresh bread, with Dirk and Aldi just around the corner and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, Junior Campus is a five-minute walk, while secondary options like Mediaschool and St. Aloysius College are similarly close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for commuting. Evenings might mean a quick stroll to one of the many restaurants nearby, all within a couple of streets.
About this listing
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through Brick Brokers and also appeared on Pararius, so it was available via several channels. The agent had not published the year of construction, but the address itself was complete, so the location and neighbourhood details were accurate.
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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 Herenstraat 88, Hilversum
Was €2,450 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was 18% above the neighbourhood average of €2,078, which put it on the high side for Centrum. However, the floor area of 117 m² is 72% larger than the average of 68 m² in the area, so you are paying for considerably more space. Comparable rentals in the neighbourhood range from €1,395 to €2,700, placing this apartment near the upper end of that spectrum.
How does the floor area compare to other rentals in Centrum?
At 117 m², this apartment is significantly larger than the typical rental in Centrum, where the average floor area is 68 m². That was a difference of about 72%, which explained why the rent was above the neighbourhood average. If space is a priority, this home offers well above what is commonly available in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. A B label indicated a reasonably efficient home, though the exact energy costs would depend on your usage and the current rates. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only its official energy performance rating.
Why was there no year of construction in this listing?
This means the age of the building is not provided, so it is not possible to comment on it. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information on this page are accurate.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Centrum has around 3,755 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 57%. Only 18% of households have children, so the area is more oriented towards adults and couples. The largest age group is 25 to 45, making up 44% of the population, which gives the neighbourhood a youthful, energetic character.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Dirk is 227 metres away and Aldi is 235 metres, both just around the corner, while Albert Heijn is 297 metres. For schools, Junior Campus is 525 metres and Mediaschool is 538 metres, with St. Aloysius College at 549 metres. Everything you need for daily errands is within a short walk.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 0.9 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting by rail straightforward, with the station within easy reach on foot. The exact routes and destinations were not part of this listing, but the distance itself was convenient for regular travel.
