A ground-floor apartment in Strokenbuurt
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Strokenbuurt neighbourhood of Zoetermeer, this ground-floor apartment offers a sheltered spot in a residential area. The home was built in 1978 and has an energy label B. The asking price is €300,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in Strokenbuurt is €457,000, and the average price per square metre is €3,974. If you are looking at apartments in Zoetermeer, this one stands out for its ground-floor layout and garden.
The home itself
This benedenwoning (a ground-floor apartment) has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 55 m². The home has a rear garden of 36 m², facing west and accessible via the back alley. It is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €25. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Strokenbuurt
Residents across 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. Everything you need is nearby (such as shops, public transport and other amenities)." Another adds: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." A third resident, who lives near the Bentwoud, mentions enjoying the green surroundings every day, though they note that the synergy within the apartment complex could be better. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,280 inhabitants, and about 40% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Strokenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this home. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Lidl is just around the corner. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Elzenhoek and IKC Het Plankier are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk het Kompas and Apotheek de Leijens are both just around the corner, and the HagaZiekenhuis Zoetermeer is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram stop De Leyens with line 3 is just around the corner, and bus stops at Binnenpark and the hospital are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer Oost, is about 2.7 km from the home. All of this is part of the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was €263,000 on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €170,000 to €263,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard; rail noise is 17 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For pluvial flooding, the indication is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kleurrijk NVM Makelaars & Taxateurs Zoetermeer B.V.
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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 Hitchcockstrook 17, Zoetermeer
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €300,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in Strokenbuurt is €457,000, and the average price per square metre is €3,974. The asking price itself is a fact you can weigh for yourself.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 55 m². There is a rear garden of 36 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value was €263,000 on 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has risen by 55%, from €170,000 in 2020 to €263,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and gives an idea of how the value has changed over time.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 17 dB Lden, and from aircraft 30 dB Lden. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These figures are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just over 100 metres away, and the Lidl is about 200 metres away. A Hoogvliet and a Jumbo are both around a kilometre from the home. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are within a short walk: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Elzenhoek at about 214 metres and IKC Het Plankier at about 235 metres. There is also VSO De Keerkring, a school for special secondary education, at about 239 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop De Leyens with line 3 is about 200 metres away. Bus stops at Binnenpark and the HagaZiekenhuis offer lines 400, 401, N40 and 70, all within about 600 metres. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer Oost, is about 2.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood with everything nearby, while another highlights the cosy atmosphere. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR+ glazing and wall insulation. The label gives an indication of the energy performance, and with label B you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels.
