Sporenbuurt-west, Capelle aan den IJssel
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kopspoor sits in a quiet part of Sporenbuurt-west, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a city suburb. With an energy label A, it's one of the most efficient homes in the area, most homes here have label C or lower. The asking price of €349,000 is in line with the average for apartments in Capelle aan den IJssel, though the median in the neighbourhood is a bit lower.
Sporenbuurt-west is a calm, green pocket with mostly families and couples. Two-thirds of the homes are single-family houses, and 84% are owner-occupied, so you're buying into a stable community. The streets are quiet, and the mix of ages means there's a nice balance of young families and older residents. One resident sums it up: "It's a peaceful neighbourhood where people look out for each other." The neighbourhood Sporenbuurt-west has a strong sense of community, with low crime and plenty of green space just around the corner.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. School runs are easy: Accent Praktijkonderwijs Capelle is a five-minute walk, and primary school De Contrabas is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting to Rotterdam or Utrecht is straightforward. The municipality Capelle aan den IJssel keeps the area well-maintained, with parks and a restaurant within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via V & W Era Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so you have a couple of channels to follow up on.
Details of this home
Kopspoor 119, Capelle Aan Den Ijssel
Data from Sporenbuurt-west
Data from Sporenbuurt-west
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About Kopspoor 119, Capelle Aan Den Ijssel
The asking price of €349,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €325,000 but in line with the average of €346,250 for available homes. Given the energy label A and the 69 m² floor area, it's priced competitively for the market.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In Sporenbuurt-west, only 20% of homes have label A, so this one will keep heating costs low compared to most properties in the area.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Rotterdam or other cities easy without needing a car.
There are several schools within walking distance. Accent Praktijkonderwijs Capelle (secondary) is 285 m away, and primary schools De Contrabas (588 m) and Het Baken (619 m) are also close by.
Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in Sporenbuurt-west, with prices ranging from €315,000 to €420,000. The average price per m² is €4,424, so this apartment at €5,058 per m² is on the higher side but justified by its energy efficiency.
Sporenbuurt-west recorded 24 crimes in the latest data, which is low for an area with 750 residents. Residents describe it as peaceful and quiet.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Sporenbuurt-west