A bright apartment in Brandenburg
This third-floor apartment on Melkweg 97 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Brandenburg, Bilthoven. The home was built in 2016 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €399,000, the price is 41% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €676,579, and it is also well under the average for apartments in De Bilt. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 66 m², comes to €6,045.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 66 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 65 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €163.
Life in Brandenburg
Brandenburg is a residential area in Bilthoven, part of the municipality of De Bilt. Across the municipality, residents give their living environment an average score of 5.0 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is green, close to a station and lots of nice people live here! There are 2 popular schools in the area and I feel safe walking through my neighbourhood." Another resident, however, describes a very different experience, mentioning a decline in the living environment and safety concerns. The neighbourhood has about 5,710 inhabitants, and 36% of households include children. For more on the area, see the Brandenburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Hoogvliet and Aldi supermarkets are just around the corner, and the PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Wereldwijs, is on your doorstep, and Huisartsenpraktijk Orion is just around the corner. The pharmacy, Apotheek Hessen, is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Bilthoven, Poolsterlaan, with lines 58 and 77, is on your doorstep, and Bilthoven train station is about 1.9 km away. The municipality of De Bilt offers a range of services and connections, as described on the municipality of De Bilt.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment is €388,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €276,000 to €388,000. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress are low, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including BURGERSDIJK MAKELAARS and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 97, Bilthoven
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €399,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €388,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 41%, from €276,000 in 2020 to €388,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 65 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in a parking garage. The home is on the third floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2016. According to the agent, the property has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. The energy label reflects the official rating, not a detailed assessment of the home's condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public risk data at address level, which provides an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are area-level indications based on the reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Hoogvliet and Aldi, both about 700 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The PLUS is about 1 km away, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are within 1.3 km. In total, there are 32 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Wereldwijs, an algemeen christelijke basisschool, about 150 metres away. Other primary schools within about 1 km include Basisschool De Rietakker and Basisschool De Regenboog. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.5 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Bilthoven, Poolsterlaan, is about 80 metres away and serves lines 58 and 77. There are additional stops on Zonneplein and Duivenlaan, both about 350 metres away, with the same lines. Bilthoven train station is about 1.9 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of De Bilt, residents give their living environment an average score of 5.0 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes a green neighbourhood close to a station with nice people and popular schools. Another resident expresses concerns about safety and the living environment. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Brandenburg neighbourhood.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €163. This is stated in the listing. The property is offered in full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease. The fee covers the costs of the shared areas and maintenance of the building, as managed by the association.
