Meerzicht-Oost, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jonkerbos 89 sits in a peaceful part of Meerzicht-Oost, where tall trees and green spaces give the area a calm, almost suburban feel. With 93 m² of living space and a B energy label, it offers a solid base for daily life. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €392,321, making it a notably affordable option in this part of Zoetermeer. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zoetermeer.
Meerzicht-Oost is a neighbourhood with strong contrasts. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another describes it as "green poverty", noting that many trees have been cut down and benches removed, leading to a decline in birdlife and social contact. A third review mentions a "multicultural society" and points to issues like litter, vandalism and a feeling of unsafety, though also acknowledges volunteer efforts and neighbourhood initiatives. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 5.88 out of 10. The area is densely built with flats (82% of homes are apartments), and most homes date from 1970-1990. Incomes are average for the city, and many households are singles or couples without children. For more details, see the Meerzicht-Oost neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner (about 400 m away), and a Lidl is a couple of streets further. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk: IKC Het Zwanenbos, Basisschool Wereldwijs and Katholieke basisschool De Regenboog. The nearest park is on your doorstep, and a GP is a five-minute walk away. The RandstadRail stop is about 2.7 km, so you'd cycle or take a bus. For broader context, the municipality of Zoetermeer offers a range of amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars and also appears on other channels, so it's available through several routes.
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The asking price of €300,000 is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €392,321, which makes it a keen price for a 93 m² apartment in Meerzicht-Oost. However, the final sale price depends on the condition and how many buyers are interested. The median price in the area is €315,000, so this listing sits below that too.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B is quite efficient, so you can expect reasonable energy costs. It does not necessarily say anything about the insulation or heating system specifically, but it indicates the home performs well compared to older labels.
Reviews are mixed. One resident feels safe and enjoys the green surroundings, while others mention vandalism, litter and a feeling of unsafety, especially after dark. The neighbourhood has seen some decline in greenery and social cohesion, but there are also active volunteers and initiatives. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 194, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC Het Zwanenbos (160 m), Basisschool Wereldwijs (206 m) and Katholieke basisschool De Regenboog (219 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. There is also a RandstadRail stop nearby for light rail connections.
This is an apartment built in 1973 with 93 m² of living space.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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). The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere. I feel safe here and can definitely recommend this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIMeerzicht used to be a beautiful green neighbourhood, with many lovely tall trees and shrubs, rich in birds, bird concerts at various times from early morning to late evening. Benches in the park and other spots every few hundred metres where you could safely enjoy and meet others. Now too many tall trees have been cut down, often for completely unclear reasons, a park with only a few trees, almost all shrubs cut to the ground, hardly any benches left. It has become quiet. Birds are no longer allowed to be fed, they have nowhere to nest, benches are gone. Vandalism, unsafety, pollution, litter, decay and loneliness are visibly increasing. People no longer want to know each other. This is not only due to the increased multicultural society, although it does contribute to it. Children learn little in that regard, compared to the stricter upbringing in the past at home, at school and being addressed on the street. There are so many studies on how important trees and well-maintained greenery are for the social climate and behaviour in a neighbourhood. Trees provide oxygen, air purification, shade and coolness in the heat and shelter, noise reduction, besides all the animals, insects, birds that live in them. People behave better in a well-maintained green neighbourhood. That is why this large-scale removal of all greenery is incomprehensible and almost criminal. There is far too little replacement planting. We cannot enjoy what might have a chance in fifty years to survive the blunt axes. And there are no benches to rest for a moment and for social contacts. We are stuck with green poverty now, vanished birds, loneliness.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is really deteriorating. Unsafe feeling. Go outside as little as possible in the dark. There are quite a few polluters who couldn't care less. Litter, cigarette butts, vandalism, drugs, damaged cars, burglaries, occasional loud noise, fireworks all year round. Parking nuisance and traffic jams on Fridays. People don't dare to address each other. A number of volunteers try to make improvements by picking up rubbish and such, nice neighbourhood initiatives for their own flat or street, neighbourhood management tries to help improve, municipal subsidy for that. In combination with sustainability actions we are waiting for. All ages. So facilities for the elderly are also needed, I've been calling for more benches, a community garden, low-threshold meeting spaces for all target groups for years. All of that used to be there and that's how there was more community in the literal sense. Since Palenstein moved in this direction, deterioration has accelerated rapidly. We have a RandstadRail stop, but there is no longer a neighbourhood bus, much too far to walk if you live further away. The flats and shopping centre are old and urgently need a thorough renovation. A lot of deferred maintenance. There is also an urgent need for housing here. Although some are occupied by people who have them for free and are themselves long-term in their home country. There are many primary schools in this district. I don't have children myself, so I can't judge the quality. Far too many trees have been cut down, bushes removed, birds can hardly find perches anymore, so there are few. We can hardly attract them by feeding because of severe mice and rat infestation. The park is far too bare. Due to a water project, many old large trees have disappeared and little replanting. And many more tree removals are on the list. Maintenance and care of existing greenery is apparently too expensive. There are tree doctors who could possibly help the old trees too. Much more greenery should be added, also on the flats, galleries, etc. For appearance, birds, insects, bees and butterflies especially. It also makes people happier and more involved and reduces vandalism. That's psychologically proven. Monthly bulky waste collection should return. Possibly a different day per district or group of streets. That would save a lot of illegal dumping. And who knows, promote recycling. Due to vandalism, we cannot place a mini library or give-away boxes, not even a notice board with offers, even though there is a need for that. In the past, there were many spaces that could be rented cheaply by associations and small entrepreneurs. Around the shopping centre. The range of shops was also much more complete with a Blokker, DIY store, shoe shop, heel bar, Jamin, Readshop, etc. Now everything is gone and unaffordable. Many people try to move to better neighbourhoods. There is loneliness. Someone lay dead in their house for four months and that's not the first time. Days, weeks have also occurred. The environment is not really inspiring, little involvement due to the deterioration and few free or cheap options.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €392,321 | €315,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,599 | – |
| Rent price | €1,091 p/m | €1,091 p/m |
How residents experience their district
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). The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere. I feel safe here and can definitely recommend this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe 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. In our flat we help each other when needed and there's also social control. We're having a great time here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park
Auto-translated to English by AIMeerzicht used to be a beautiful green neighbourhood, with many lovely tall trees and shrubs, rich in birds, bird concerts at various times from early morning to late evening. Benches in the park and other spots every few hundred metres where you could safely enjoy and meet others. Now too many tall trees have been cut down, often for completely unclear reasons, a park with only a few trees, almost all shrubs cut to the ground, hardly any benches left. It has become quiet. Birds are no longer allowed to be fed, they have nowhere to nest, benches are gone. Vandalism, unsafety, pollution, litter, decay and loneliness are visibly increasing. People no longer want to know each other. This is not only due to the increased multicultural society, although it does contribute to it. Children learn little in that regard, compared to the stricter upbringing in the past at home, at school and being addressed on the street. There are so many studies on how important trees and well-maintained greenery are for the social climate and behaviour in a neighbourhood. Trees provide oxygen, air purification, shade and coolness in the heat and shelter, noise reduction, besides all the animals, insects, birds that live in them. People behave better in a well-maintained green neighbourhood. That is why this large-scale removal of all greenery is incomprehensible and almost criminal. There is far too little replacement planting. We cannot enjoy what might have a chance in fifty years to survive the blunt axes. And there are no benches to rest for a moment and for social contacts. We are stuck with green poverty now, vanished birds, loneliness.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is really deteriorating. Unsafe feeling. Go outside as little as possible in the dark. There are quite a few polluters who couldn't care less. Litter, cigarette butts, vandalism, drugs, damaged cars, burglaries, occasional loud noise, fireworks all year round. Parking nuisance and traffic jams on Fridays. People don't dare to address each other. A number of volunteers try to make improvements by picking up rubbish and such, nice neighbourhood initiatives for their own flat or street, neighbourhood management tries to help improve, municipal subsidy for that. In combination with sustainability actions we are waiting for. All ages. So facilities for the elderly are also needed, I've been calling for more benches, a community garden, low-threshold meeting spaces for all target groups for years. All of that used to be there and that's how there was more community in the literal sense. Since Palenstein moved in this direction, deterioration has accelerated rapidly. We have a RandstadRail stop, but there is no longer a neighbourhood bus, much too far to walk if you live further away. The flats and shopping centre are old and urgently need a thorough renovation. A lot of deferred maintenance. There is also an urgent need for housing here. Although some are occupied by people who have them for free and are themselves long-term in their home country. There are many primary schools in this district. I don't have children myself, so I can't judge the quality. Far too many trees have been cut down, bushes removed, birds can hardly find perches anymore, so there are few. We can hardly attract them by feeding because of severe mice and rat infestation. The park is far too bare. Due to a water project, many old large trees have disappeared and little replanting. And many more tree removals are on the list. Maintenance and care of existing greenery is apparently too expensive. There are tree doctors who could possibly help the old trees too. Much more greenery should be added, also on the flats, galleries, etc. For appearance, birds, insects, bees and butterflies especially. It also makes people happier and more involved and reduces vandalism. That's psychologically proven. Monthly bulky waste collection should return. Possibly a different day per district or group of streets. That would save a lot of illegal dumping. And who knows, promote recycling. Due to vandalism, we cannot place a mini library or give-away boxes, not even a notice board with offers, even though there is a need for that. In the past, there were many spaces that could be rented cheaply by associations and small entrepreneurs. Around the shopping centre. The range of shops was also much more complete with a Blokker, DIY store, shoe shop, heel bar, Jamin, Readshop, etc. Now everything is gone and unaffordable. Many people try to move to better neighbourhoods. There is loneliness. Someone lay dead in their house for four months and that's not the first time. Days, weeks have also occurred. The environment is not really inspiring, little involvement due to the deterioration and few free or cheap options.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fairly quiet neighbourhood with a primary school in the middle. There is a shopping centre a 5-minute walk from the neighbourhood and the city centre is also reasonably close.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €451,686 | €393,830 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,884 | – |
| Rent price | €1,091 p/m | €1,091 p/m |
How residents experience their municipality
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). The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere. I feel safe here and can definitely recommend this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season! The Bentwoud in particular is excellently maintained!!! The synergy and looking out for each other in the apartment complex disappoints us! That could be better! Otherwise, we live here just fine, and we also feel safe here!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on the Bentwoud, and you can see, smell and feel it! I always have the feeling that we live in a healthy environment! We also feel safe in the beautiful apartment building. The only thing that disappoints us is the sense of community in our complex Panoramique Bentwoud. Neighbours hardly know each other and have little interest in others. We often organise something but there is little to no interest, a shame especially because there are many elderly people living there who could use some help and/or attention!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe 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. In our flat we help each other when needed and there's also social control. We're having a great time here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is really quiet, sometimes too quiet in my opinion.
Auto-translated to English by AIToo few amenities
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €518,472 | €468,485 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,346 | – |
| Rent price | €1,763 p/m | €1,785 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
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