A pre-war apartment with a modern energy label
This 1923 apartment on the Larenseweg sits in the Electrobuurt, a working-class neighbourhood where residents look out for each other. At €415,000, the asking price was 19% below the neighbourhood average of €511,636, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Hilversum. This home has not been online since 27 August 2026.
Electrobuurt: a close-knit community
Based on one review, the Electrobuurt is described as a 'working-class neighbourhood where everyone looks out for each other and we help each other without expecting payment.' The area is densely built with 64% single-family homes and a mix of ages: a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter are 65 or older. The neighbourhood Electrobuurt has a strong urban feel, with over 3,900 addresses per square kilometre.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, the Lidl is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Christelijke Basisschool Avonturijn on your doorstep and Sterrenschool Hilversum a five-minute walk away. The municipality Hilversum also has a train station a ten-minute walk from the home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Van Vulpen Roozenburg Makelaars.
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About Larenseweg 28A3, Hilversum
Was €415,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €415,000 was 19% below the average asking price in the Electrobuurt (€511,636) and also below the median of €495,000. Given the 71 m² floor area and energy label B, the price per m² worked out at about €5,845, which was slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,472 per m². So it was priced for the size and efficiency.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Electrobuurt is described by a resident as a working-class neighbourhood where people look out for each other. It is very urban, with a high density of addresses. The population is mixed: about a third are between 25 and 45, and a quarter are 65 or older. There are many families with children, and the area has a strong sense of community.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: an AH to go at 331 m, Lidl at 367 m, Jumbo at 535 m, Hoogvliet at 564 m, and Albert Heijn at 605 m. So daily shopping is easy on foot.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools include Christelijke Basisschool Avonturijn (207 m) and Sterrenschool Hilversum (483 m). For secondary education, Lucent College is 304 m away and Mediaschool is 576 m away. All are within a short walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. This meant lower energy costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, only 22% of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
How many homes like this were for sale in the area?
At the time, there were 11 homes for sale in the Electrobuurt, with an average asking price of €511,636. This apartment was priced below that average, so it stood out as a more affordable option.
