Zandveld, Nieuwegein
NeighbourhoodThis 1970s apartment on Lijsterbesstraat sits in a leafy part of Zandveld, Nieuwegein. With 70 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a practical home that could use some modernisation. The asking price of €300,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €506,250, which makes it a keen option given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Nieuwegein vary widely in price and size.
Zandveld is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Based on two reviews, one resident says: 'We will have been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood.' Another notes: 'Had a very unpleasant experience with the primary schools here myself, and there's a lot of loitering youth. But other than that, it's fine here.' The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with around 1,894 addresses per km². Most homes are owner-occupied (56%) and single-family (76%), so apartments like this one are less common. For more on the area, see Zandveld.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are also several primary schools within a five-minute walk: De Tweeklank, Vreeswijk, and De Zandbloem. A GP is a couple of streets away, and a park or garden is 0.7 km away. The nearest train station is 9.8 km away, so you'll rely on a car or bus for longer trips. For more about the wider area, check out municipality Nieuwegein.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via OVERDUYN MAKELAARS.
Details of this home
Lijsterbesstraat 218, Nieuwegein
Good · 2 residents
We will have been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIHad a very unpleasant experience with the primary schools here myself, and there's a lot of loitering youth. But other than that, it's fine here.
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About Lijsterbesstraat 218, Nieuwegein
The asking price of €300,000 is 41% below the average asking price in Zandveld (€506,250) and also below the median of €387,500. However, this apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (70 m² vs 137 m²) and has an energy label D, while all other homes for sale in the area have label B or better. Given these factors, the price is in line with the market.
The energy label is D, which means the home is not particularly energy-efficient. In Zandveld, all other homes currently for sale have label B or better, so this apartment will likely have higher heating costs. You can expect to spend more on energy compared to a more modern home.
Homes in Zandveld sell relatively quickly: the average time on the market for sold properties is 19 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, you may want to act promptly.
Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One long-term resident (40 years) enjoys living there and finds it pleasant, though parking can be an issue. Another resident had a negative experience with local primary schools and mentions loitering youth, but otherwise finds it fine. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents.
The nearest train station is 9.8 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car, bus, or bicycle to reach it. The area is more car-dependent for longer commutes.
There are several primary schools within a short walk: De Tweeklank (393 m), Vreeswijk (459 m), and De Zandbloem (459 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.3 km away. The neighbourhood has a mix of school options, though one resident reported a negative experience with local primary schools.
One resident mentioned that parking is sometimes a problem. The apartment likely does not include a private parking spot, so you may need to rely on street parking. It's worth checking the availability on the street when you visit.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zandveld