Buytenwegh, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Marsmanhove sits in a leafy part of Zoetermeer, where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. With 77 m² of living space, it is noticeably more compact than the average home in the neighbourhood, the floor area is 31% smaller than the local norm. The asking price of €398,000 is keen compared to the median of €425,000 in Buytenwegh, making it a realistic entry point for this part of the market. For context, apartments in Zoetermeer vary widely in size and price.
Buytenwegh is a mixed, fairly dense area with a strong urban feel, the address density is 2,677 per km², which is very high. Around 40% of homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a large share of families with children (1,780 households). Residents have mixed views: one says it is a "Deteriorating neighbourhood" with little contact but good amenities, while another calls it "very cosy" thanks to the diversity. A third describes it as "okay" and quiet, though not very social. Based on three reviews, the overall score is a 6.0. The neighbourhood Buytenwegh is a place where you get green space and convenience, but not necessarily a tight-knit community.
For daily errands, you have a Lidl just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away, with an AH XL within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: IKC De Vijf Pilaren is on your doorstep, and IKC De Buytenkans is just a short stroll. The area is well served by public transport, with a RandstadRail stop nearby and a train station 3.8 km away. The municipality Zoetermeer offers plenty of green spaces, with a park or public garden just 400 metres from the flat.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Janson Makelaardij B.V. and Funda. The details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Marsmanhove 120, Zoetermeer
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Little contact, shops nearby, GP, pharmacy, physio, RandstadRail around the corner, lots of green and fairly quiet, I do feel safe but very busy here, housing could certainly be better, little is done about the homes.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here all my life and never had problems with anything or anyone, very cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbourhood is okay. Quite quiet. Almost nobody talks to each other except the parents, otherwise this is a nice neighbourhood.
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Data from Buytenwegh
27 within 5 km
63 within 5 km
About Marsmanhove 120, Zoetermeer
The asking price of €398,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €425,000 and the average of €440,300. Given that the apartment is 77 m², 31% smaller than the local average of 112 m², the price per m² works out to about €5,169, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,027 per m². So while the total price is competitive, you are paying a premium for the smaller size.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a fairly average rating for a home built in 1978. In Buytenwegh, over half of homes (53.1%) have label C, so this is typical for the area. You can expect moderate energy costs, but not the highest efficiency.
The neighbourhood has a RandstadRail stop just around the corner, giving quick access to The Hague and other cities. The nearest train station is 3.8 km away, so for national rail connections you would need to take the tram or bus. The area is well connected for local travel.
Residents describe the neighbourhood as quiet but not very social, one says "almost nobody talks to each other except the parents." Another appreciates the diversity, saying "many foreign people but that makes it all much cosier." So it is a peaceful area where you can keep to yourself or connect through school runs.
You have a Lidl at 256 metres and a Jumbo at 343 metres, so daily groceries are a short walk. For bigger shops, an AH XL is 524 metres away. Primary schools are very close: IKC De Vijf Pilaren is 124 metres and IKC De Buytenkans is 194 metres. Secondary education is 2.4 km away.
Buytenwegh recorded 416 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of over 10,500 residents is moderate. One resident says "I do feel safe but very busy here." The area is not crime-free, but it is not considered high-risk either.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Buytenwegh
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