A calm start in Hovenbuurt midden-West
This apartment on Marsmanhove 60 sits in the Hovenbuurt midden-West neighbourhood of Zoetermeer, a part of the Buytenwegh district. The area is home to around 470 people, and the streets here were built in the 1970s, so the architecture has that characteristic decade's feel. With a price of €299,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €423,333, which puts it 29% below that figure. For context, apartments in Zoetermeer typically sell in a range that this home sits comfortably within.
The home itself
Built in 1978, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a living area of 78 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The volume comes to 215 m³. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has been listed since 26 October 2026.
Life in Hovenbuurt midden-West
Residents of the Buytenwegh district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Little contact, shops nearby, GP, pharmacy, physio, RandRail 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." Another adds: "Have lived here all my life and never had problems with anything or anyone, very cosy neighbourhood." A third notes: "Neighbourhood is okay. Quite quiet. Almost nobody talks to each other except the parents, otherwise this is a nice neighbourhood." The district has a mix of households, with 43% single-person households and 26% with children. For more on the area, see the Hovenbuurt midden-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away, and AH XL a five-minute walk. For primary education, IKC De Vijf Pilaren is on your doorstep, and IKC De Buytenkans is just around the corner. The GP, Therapeuticum Aurum, Huisartsen, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Buytenwegh pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram stop Buytenwegh with line 3 is just around the corner, and bus stop Zoetermeer, Centrum West with lines 30, 70, 71, 165, 400, 401, 455 and N40 is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer, is about 2 km away. The municipality of Zoetermeer offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €299,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €177,000 to €299,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, with flood risk in 2050 also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jeroen van den Boogaard Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Marsmanhove 60, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €299,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €423,333, which the price verdict describes as keen. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 78 m², is €3,833, which is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €4,461 per m². This comparison is precomputed against the average asking price in the Hovenbuurt midden-West neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 78 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The volume of the home is 215 m³. The property was built in 1978 and has an energy label C.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €299,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 69%, from €177,000 to €299,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 259 metres, followed by Jumbo at 319 metres and AH XL at 550 metres. Hoogvliet is at 985 metres and Albert Heijn at 1,077 metres. Within a 5 km radius there are 27 supermarkets in total, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC De Vijf Pilaren at 210 metres, with IKC De Buytenkans at 289 metres and IKC Klimboom at 323 metres. There are also special education options nearby, such as RK School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs De Horizon at 662 metres. In total, 63 schools are within 5 km.
How do residents rate the Buytenwegh district?
Residents of the Buytenwegh district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.0, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the quiet and green surroundings but notes little contact between neighbours. Another says they have lived there all their life without problems and find it cosy. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Hovenbuurt midden-West neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop Buytenwegh with line 3 is at 269 metres. Bus stop Zoetermeer, Centrum West offers lines 30, 70, 71, 165, 400, 401, 455 and N40 at 457 metres, and bus stop Zoetermeer, Binnenpark with lines 400, 401 and N40 is at 468 metres. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer, is 1,970 metres away.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What is the climate risk for this location?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, pluvial flooding risk is low, and current flood risk is also low, with flood risk in 2050 remaining low. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications and do not constitute an assessment of this particular property.
