Hoevenbos 76
Bossenbuurt hoog-Noord, Zoetermeer
AreaA fifth-floor flat with open views
This apartment sits in Meerzicht-West, a leafy part of Zoetermeer where residents describe life as quiet and green, right on the edge of the park. The home is a gallery flat on the fifth floor, built in 1973, with a free view. At €320,000, the asking price sits 36% below the average asking price of €499,635 for apartments in Zoetermeer, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
Inside the home
The flat has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 94 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and there is a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €316.59.
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 notes: "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 area is home to around 9,550 people, and the housing stock is mostly from the 1970s. For a closer look at what the Meerzicht-West neighbourhood is like, the reviews give a mixed but largely positive picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Basisschool Wereldwijs and IKC Het Zwanenbos, are on your doorstep. The nearest GP, Therapeuticum Aurum, is a five-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Meerzicht is just beyond that. Tram stops Voorweg Hoog and Voorweg Laag are a five-minute walk, served by lines 3 and 4, and the train station Zoetermeer is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Zoetermeer offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home was built in 1973, a fact that stands on its own. No WOZ value is available for this property, and no risk indications are recorded for this address.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van Herk Makelaars Zoetermeer and Van Herk Makelaars Zoetermeer 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.
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About Hoevenbos 76, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Meerzicht-West?
The asking price of €320,000 is 36% below the average asking price of €499,635 in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the area is €4,114, while this home is listed at €3,404 per m² based on the agent's floor area. With 26 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, this flat sits at the lower end of the price range.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The flat has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 94 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the fifth floor with a free view. The volume is 302 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing, which helps somewhat, and it is heated by block heating. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The monthly HOA fee is €316.59. This is a gallery flat with block heating, and the fee covers the shared costs of the building. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright. The fee is a fixed monthly cost to factor into your budget.
What amenities are close to this home?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo supermarkets are just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Basisschool Wereldwijs and IKC Het Zwanenbos, are on your doorstep. The nearest GP is Therapeuticum Aurum, a five-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Meerzicht is nearby. Tram stops Voorweg Hoog and Voorweg Laag are a five-minute walk away.
How is public transport from this location?
Tram stops Voorweg Hoog and Voorweg Laag are both a five-minute walk, served by lines 3 and 4. There is also a bus stop at Fonteinbos with line 71. The train station Zoetermeer is a ten-minute walk away. This gives you several options for getting around without a car.
What do residents say about living 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." The reviews are based on a small number of responses.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing and demographics?
Meerzicht-West has around 9,550 residents, with 41% of households having children and 34% being single-person households. The housing stock is predominantly from the 1970s, with 92% of homes built between 1970 and 1990. About 48% of homes are owner-occupied. The area is very strongly urban with an address density of 2,631 per km².
Is there a park or green space nearby?
The nearest park or green space is 0.3 km away, which residents describe as a key feature of the area. One resident says: "Very green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park." Another notes: "There are many trees and nature here, which makes it very quiet." The greenery is a recurring theme in resident reviews.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are 26 homes currently for sale in Meerzicht-West, with asking prices ranging from €289,000 to €935,000. The average asking price is €499,635 and the median is €457,500. In the past period, 97 homes were sold at an average price of €470,979, taking an average of 42 days to sell.
