A sunny spot by the water
This apartment on the Kennemerboulevard in IJmuiden sits right on the water, with an open outlook, free views and sea views. The home was built in 1998 and has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €435,000. For context, apartments in Velsen are part of a wider market where prices vary.
The home itself
The apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on a single floor, with a living area of 62 m² and a volume of 170 m³. It comes with a sunny terrace, and the agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the leasehold bought off until 31 December 2091. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €208.88.
Life in Zuidzijdebuurt
Zuidzijdebuurt is a small neighbourhood with 315 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood." Another notes: "Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs." A third resident mentions: "Wijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance. In addition, Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Zuidzijdebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest bus stop, IJmuiden, IJmuiden aan Zee, is just around the corner and serves line 382. For groceries, the Lidl is a ten-minute walk away, with a Dekamarkt and an Aldi a bit further. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum De Pleiaden, is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Haven, is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Zeewijk, is also within walking distance. The nearest train station, Driehuis, is about 5.7 km away. For a broader view of the area, the municipality of Velsen offers more context.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €447,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €307,000 to €447,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, air and industrial traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate indications show elevated pluvial flooding risk and a medium flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Kennemerboulevard 644, Ijmuiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €447,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 46%, from €307,000 to €447,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 62 m², with a volume of 170 m³. The agent mentions a sunny terrace, double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the leasehold bought off until 31 December 2091.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes double glazing, which can help with insulation. No further energy details are stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from air traffic 45 dB Lden, and from industry 45 dB Lden. All are below the relevant noise standards. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further foundation details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The climate indications for this address show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, and a medium flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stop is IJmuiden, IJmuiden aan Zee, about 240 metres away, serving line 382. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about 5.7 km away. The bus stop is just around the corner, making it easy to get to other parts of the area.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Lidl supermarket is about 800 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum De Pleiaden, is about 2.7 km away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Haven, is about 3.2 km away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Zeewijk, is about 2.9 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood." Another mentions: "Wijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The living area of this apartment is 62 m², which is 63% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 169 m². This is based on the agent's listing. The price per square metre is €7,016, based on the agent's listing.
