A bright start in Spiegelzicht
This apartment on Melkweg 1A sits in Spiegelzicht, a quiet residential pocket of Bussum where the streets are lined with family homes and the pace of life feels unhurried. The asking price of €598,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 37% below the average asking price of €944,400 in the area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in Spiegelzicht is €5,760, while this home is listed at €3,883 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth noting that apartments in Gooise Meren vary widely in price and size.
Inside the home
Built in 1980, this apartment spans three floors and offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, with a total volume of 523 m³. The living area is listed at 154 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 160 m². The home comes with a front and rear garden of 23 m², facing southwest, and is fully insulated with a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so you own the land outright. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Spiegelzicht
Spiegelzicht is a small neighbourhood with about 1,130 residents, and the mix of households leans towards families and couples. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.39 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here. Dog poo is cleaned up neatly. Rubbish always on time. We have lived here for almost 30 years, very pleasant." Another adds: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads." The reviews reflect a place where people know each other and the streets feel lived-in. For a closer look at the area, see the Spiegelzicht neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the SPAR express is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Gooilandschool is a five-minute walk, and the Volantcollege for mavo, havo and vwo is even closer. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Kievit, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Schermer is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 5 stops at Bussum, Olmenlaan, a couple of streets away, and bus lines 109 and N32 are nearby at Bussum, Nieuwe Brink. Bussum Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Gooise Meren, offers plenty of options for shopping and leisure.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €649,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 8% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €461,000 to €649,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though this is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including KAPPELLE 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.
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About Melkweg 1A, Bussum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €598,000 is 37% below the average asking price of €944,400 in Spiegelzicht. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,760, while this home is listed at €3,883 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 523 m³. The living area is listed at 154 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 160 m². There is a front and rear garden of 23 m², facing southwest.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €649,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 41%, from €461,000 in 2020 to €649,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 37 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all for the reference year 2022 or 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The note indicates that 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, but this home was built in 1980.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 500 metres away, followed by SPAR express at 595 metres and Nettorama at 678 metres. For schools, the Gooilandschool (primary) is 320 metres away, and the Volantcollege for mavo, havo and vwo (secondary) is 356 metres away. The Brandsmaschool is also within walking distance at 429 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 5 stops at Bussum, Olmenlaan, about 424 metres away. Bus lines 109 and N32 stop at Bussum, Nieuwe Brink, at 450 metres. The nearest train station is Bussum Zuid, at 866 metres. These provide connections to the surrounding area, though specific destinations and frequencies are not listed.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.39 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here. Dog poo is cleaned up neatly. Rubbish always on time." Another says: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads."
Is the home fully insulated and what heating does it have?
According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The insulation and heating are described as separate features, and no further details are given about the type of insulation or the age of the boiler.
