Dorp, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Karel Doormanlaan sits right in the middle of lively Dorp, with shops and restaurants just around the corner. At €275,000, it's the cheapest of the 20 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 36% below the average asking price, a keen entry point for anyone wanting to live in central Zoetermeer. For context, apartments in Zoetermeer typically sell for more.
Dorp is a very urban area (the highest density rating) with around 5,100 residents, a mix of ages and many singles. One resident calls it a "super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants", and that sums it up well. The neighbourhood Dorp has a high proportion of pre-1970 homes and a good share of family households too, so you get a lively, mixed community.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Basisschool De Vijverburgh and the Catholic Paulusschool. The municipality Zoetermeer also has secondary schools nearby, like Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer, so families are well catered for.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van 't Hof Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Karel Doormanlaan 37, Zoetermeer
Excellent · 1 resident
Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants
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Data from Dorp
29 within 5 km
66 within 5 km
About Karel Doormanlaan 37, Zoetermeer
Yes, it's very competitive. The asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €429,450 and is the lowest of the 20 homes currently for sale in Dorp. The floor area of 52 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m², which partly explains the price, but for a central location it's a sharp entry point.
Dorp is a very urban, lively area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of ages, many 25-45 year olds and a good number of over-65s, and a balanced split between singles and families. One resident describes it as a 'super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants', and the high review score of 9.25 reflects that.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting from Zoetermeer straightforward.
Ekoplaza is just around the corner (380 m), and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away (609 m). Aldi is also within walking distance at 732 m. For daily groceries you're well covered.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a 1960s apartment. It means reasonable efficiency, you won't face extreme heating bills, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-rated home. Most homes in the neighbourhood (40%) also have label C.
Yes, Dorp has a fair number of households with children (740) and several primary schools within a five-minute walk, like Basisschool De Vijverburgh and the Catholic Paulusschool. Secondary schools are also close by, so it's a practical choice for families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dorp
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