Centrum, Hillegom
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Meerdorpstraat sits right in the lively centre of Hillegom, with shops and cafés just outside the door. At 53 m² it's compact but efficient, built in 1986 and carrying a solid energy label B. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €424,913, partly because the floor area is smaller than the typical 86 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Hillegom vary widely in size and price.
The Centrum neighbourhood is the bustling heart of Hillegom, with a mix of shops, restaurants and services. It's a dense urban area with an address density of over 2,000 per km², so you'll find plenty of activity on your doorstep. The population is diverse: many single-person households and a fair share of older residents, but also families with children. Average incomes are in line with the rest of the town. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a lively, central location. Learn more about the Centrum neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, you have an Aldi just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and a Dekamarkt equally close. For fresh bread or a quick coffee, the centre is literally on your doorstep. Families will appreciate the nearby schools: Johannesschool and Savioschool for primary education, and Fioretti College Hillegom for secondary. The municipality of the municipality of Hillegom maintains the public spaces well, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Keijser & Drieman NVM Makelaars Haarlem B.V. and on Funda. The price reflects the compact size and central location, making it an accessible entry point into the Hillegom market.
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Meerdorpstraat 34, Hillegom
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About Meerdorpstraat 34, Hillegom
The asking price of €300,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €424,913, but the apartment is also smaller than average (53 m² vs 86 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,660, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €5,736 per m². So the price is in line with the local market when you account for size.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy bills. In the neighbourhood, about 63% of homes have label A or better, so this one is slightly above average in efficiency.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Haarlem, Leiden and Amsterdam Schiphol directly.
You have several supermarkets within a couple of streets: Aldi at 163 m, Jumbo at 174 m, Dekamarkt at 178 m, and Albert Heijn at 283 m. For daily shopping, you're well covered. There are also many restaurants and cafés in the centre, the nearest restaurant just 100 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 155 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a central urban area. It's a busy centre with a mix of residents and visitors, so standard city precautions apply. The area has a good community feel.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Johannesschool (245 m), Savioschool (345 m), De Fontein (361 m), and Daltonschool Hillegom (404 m). For secondary education, Fioretti College Hillegom is just 353 m away.
The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but with 53 m² it is likely a one- or two-bedroom apartment. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent for the exact layout.
The listing does not mention any outdoor space such as a garden, balcony or terrace. Given the central location, it's likely there is no private garden, but you have a park or public garden just 400 m away.
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