Hoevenbos 61
Bossenbuurt hoog-Noord, Zoetermeer
AreaA quiet spot in Meerzicht-West
This apartment on Hoevenbos 61 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Meerzicht-West, a neighbourhood in Zoetermeer. The home dates from 1973 and carries energy label F, so expect higher energy costs. With a price of €340,000, it is on the low side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €499,635. For context, the asking price is 32% below that average. If you are looking at apartments in Zoetermeer, this one stands out for its price.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 93 m², and the volume is 290 m³. It is located on the fourth floor. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly fee of €262 per month. The property is offered via multiple channels, including VDT Makelaardij V.O.F. on Vastgoed Nederland.
Meerzicht-West
Meerzicht-West is a green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of a park, according to residents. One resident says: "Very green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park." Another mentions: "We have shops, a tram and other businesses in the neighbourhood, such as a gym to provide for us. 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." A third resident notes: "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." Based on four reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.31. The neighbourhood has about 9,550 inhabitants, and 34% of households are single-person households. For more details, see the Meerzicht-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarkets, Albert Heijn and Jumbo, are just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool Wereldwijs and IKC Het Zwanenbos are on your doorstep. The nearest GP is Therapeuticum Aurum, Huisartsen, a five-minute walk away, and the BENU Apotheek Meerzicht is also close by. For public transport, tram stop Voorweg Hoog is a five-minute walk, with tram line 3. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer, is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zoetermeer offers further amenities and connections, as described on the municipality of Zoetermeer. According to public address-level risk data (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas), the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Noise from rail traffic is 28 dB Lden and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with a note that the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, while heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VDT Makelaardij V.O.F. on Vastgoed Nederland, Van der Togt Makelaardij, and Van der Togt Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Hoevenbos 61, Zoetermeer
What is the asking price of this apartment?
The asking price is €340,000. This is 32% below the average asking price of €499,635 for homes in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €3,656, based on the agent's listed living area of 93 m². The neighbourhood has 26 homes for sale, with an average price of €499,635 and a median of €457,500.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, on one floor. The living area is 93 m², and the volume is 290 m³. It is located on the fourth floor. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance. No further details about the insulation are provided in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
Therefore, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not always included in listings.
What are the noise levels in this area?
According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Noise from rail traffic is 28 dB Lden and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements for this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the climate risks for this location?
According to public data, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the flood risk is also low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Jumbo, both about 639 metres away, and Lidl at 644 metres. There is also another Jumbo at 749 metres and an AH XL at 781 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Wereldwijs is just 72 metres away, and IKC Het Zwanenbos is 78 metres away. Both are primary schools. Other primary schools within a few hundred metres include IKC De Buytenkans and Katholieke basisschool De Regenboog, both at 402 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Voorweg Hoog, about 339 metres away, served by tram line 3. Voorweg Laag is 343 metres away, with tram lines 3, 4, and N6, and bus line 71 stops at Zoetermeer, Fonteinbos, 470 metres away. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer, about 1.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents describe Meerzicht-West as a green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of a park. One resident says: "Very green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park." Another mentions that it is often dirty and has dull-coloured buildings, but also that there are many trees and nature. Based on four reviews, the average score is 8.31 out of 10.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, there is a homeowners' association, and the monthly fee is €262. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared areas and maintenance of the building.
