Schilderskwartier, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Laapersveld sits in a quiet corner of Hilversum, built in 1995 and carrying an A energy label, so it's well-insulated and efficient to run. With 103 m² of living space, it's a comfortable size for a couple or small family. The asking price of €595,000 is notably below the neighbourhood average of €998,375, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Hilversum.
The Schilderskwartier is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents, about a third of households have children, and a fifth are over 65. It's a fairly urban setting, with a high address density of over 3,000 per km². One resident describes it as "a quiet and green neighbourhood with good schools nearby." Another notes: "It's close to the forest and yet the centre is a short bike ride away." The area has a strong sense of community, and the Schilderskwartier neighbourhood is known for its spacious homes and leafy streets.
For daily groceries, the SPAR express is just around the corner, and a PLUS and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: the Annie MG Schmidtschool (special primary) is on your doorstep, the Wilhelminaschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and the Gooise Praktijkschool and Alberdingk Thijm College (secondary) are also nearby. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park is just a couple of streets away for a weekend stroll. The municipality of Hilversum offers a good balance of urban amenities and green space.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schotsman Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Laapersveld 62-2, Hilversum
Data from Schilderskwartier
Data from Schilderskwartier
21 within 5 km
59 within 5 km
About Laapersveld 62-2, Hilversum
The asking price of €595,000 is 40% below the average asking price in the Schilderskwartier (€998,375). However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (103 m² vs 170 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €5,776, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €5,804 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size.
The apartment has an energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the Schilderskwartier, about 37.5% of homes have label A or better, so this one is above average in efficiency.
The train station is 1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht straightforward.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Annie MG Schmidtschool (special primary) is 170 m away, the Wilhelminaschool (primary) is 472 m, and secondary schools like the Gooise Praktijkschool (203 m) and Alberdingk Thijm College (245 m) are also close by.
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, just 582 m away, a five-minute walk. A PLUS and Albert Heijn are about 1.1 km away, a ten-minute walk. For more variety, there are over 20 supermarkets within 5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 118 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of about 4,000 is relatively low. Residents describe it as quiet and family-friendly.
The Schilderskwartier has a mix of families (about 44% of households have children) and older residents (21% are over 65). Most homes are owner-occupied (85%), and the average household size is 2.5 people.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schilderskwartier
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