Herenwaard 79
Meerzicht-West, Zoetermeer
AreaA quiet spot in Meerzicht-West
This apartment on Herenwaard 79 sits in Meerzicht-West, a leafy part of Zoetermeer where the streets are lined with trees and the park is just a short stroll away. With a last known price of €279,000, the asking price sat 44% below the average asking price of €499,635 for apartments in Zoetermeer, so it was on the sharp side compared to the local market. This home has not been online since 4 September 2026.
The home itself
The listing did not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 75 m², which is 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 120 m². The energy label is D, and the home was built in 1975.
Life in Meerzicht-West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.31 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "We live in a nice neighbourhood, sometimes there's a bit of trouble but where isn't there. Lovely house, nice neighbours and everything is easily accessible." Another mentions: "There are many trees and nature here, which makes it very quiet. Only it is often dirty and dull-coloured buildings that made the neighbourhood a bit boring." The neighbourhood counts about 9,550 inhabitants, and a third of households are single-person. For a feel of the area, the Meerzicht-West neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both on your doorstep, and the SPAR express is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, the Vuurvogel vrijeschool is just around the corner, and the Katholieke basisschool De Regenboog is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk M.J. Bakker and the BENU Apotheek Meerzicht are both within a couple of minutes' walk. Tram stop Meerzicht (line 3) is just around the corner, and bus stops with lines 71, 455 and 170 are a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer, is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zoetermeer offers more on the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €270,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 3% above that value. The WOZ has developed over the past five years, though the exact change is not stated here. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the legal norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Verlaan Makelaardij B.V. and Verlaan Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Herenwaard 79, Zoetermeer
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €279,000 was 3% above the WOZ value of €270,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sat 44% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €499,635.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 75 m². This is 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 120 m². The listing did not provide details on the number of rooms or the layout.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. The home was built in 1975, which is typical for the area, as 92% of homes in the neighbourhood were built between 1970 and 1990.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 29 dB Lden, and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, all below the legal norm. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just 78 metres away, so they are on your doorstep. The SPAR express is 902 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are 31 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are nearby?
The Vuurvogel vrijeschool for primary education is 190 metres away, and the Katholieke basisschool De Regenboog is 304 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest is 3 km away. There are 68 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Meerzicht (line 3) is 123 metres away, and bus stops with lines 71, 455 and 170 are about 658 metres away. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer, is 1,115 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.31 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a nice neighbourhood with good neighbours and easy access to everything. Another mentions it is very green and quiet, but sometimes dirty and with dull-coloured buildings.
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this home.
