Dorp, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis 1963 apartment on Karel Doormanlaan sits right in the lively centre of Zoetermeer's Dorp neighbourhood. With 75 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a solid, no-nonsense home. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €429,450, 24% below, in fact. For context, apartments in Zoetermeer typically go for around €337,500 (the median).
Dorp is the historic heart of Zoetermeer, and it shows. One resident calls it a "super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants". The area is densely built (2,938 addresses per km²) and very urban, with a mix of singles and families. Around 65% of homes are owner-occupied, and the streets are lively. The neighbourhood Dorp has a strong community feel, with plenty of amenities within walking distance.
Your daily bread comes from Ekoplaza, just a couple of streets away, or Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool De Vijverburgh and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool are both about a ten-minute walk, as is the Picasso Lyceum for secondary education. The municipality Zoetermeer keeps the centre well-maintained, with a park or public garden just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Karel Doormanlaan 245, Zoetermeer
Excellent · 1 resident
Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants
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About Karel Doormanlaan 245, Zoetermeer
The asking price of €325,000 is 24% below the average asking price in Dorp (€429,450) and also below the median of €337,500. Given that similar apartments in the neighbourhood sell for an average of €386,194, this price looks keen. However, the home is from 1963 with energy label C, so factor in potential maintenance.
Dorp is the historic centre of Zoetermeer, described by a resident as a 'super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants'. It's very urban (2,938 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages and household types. Around 65% of homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a strong community feel.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting without being right on top of the tracks.
Ekoplaza is 690 m away, Hoogvliet 949 m, and Aldi, Jumbo and Dirk are all within about 1.1 km. For schools, Basisschool De Vijverburgh and De Paulusschool are both around 970 m, and the Picasso Lyceum secondary school is 837 m away.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a 1963 apartment. In Dorp, 40% of homes have label C, while 15% have A or better. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not the highest efficiency.
At the time of writing, there are 20 apartments for sale in Dorp, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €1,095,000. The average price per m² is €4,941, so this apartment at €4,333/m² is below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dorp