A classic apartment by the park
This apartment on Mendelssohnplein sits in the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the green edge of Vlaardingen. Built in 1949, it's a pre-war style home with a lived-in character, set on the first floor of a small block. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €371,347, so it sits at the sharper end of the market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €3,631, while this home comes in at €3,211 per m². If you're weighing up options, it's worth seeing how this compares with other [apartments in Vlaardingen]( /koopwoningen/vlaardingen/appartementen/).
Inside the home
The apartment spans a single floor and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The home has a garden facing northeast, and it's located on the first floor. According to the agent, the property has partial double glazing and is heated by block heating. There's a homeowners' association fee of €26,799, which is worth noting as a monthly commitment. The volume of the home is 373 m³, giving a sense of the space within.
Life in Vettenoordse Polder Oost
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area," praising the "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes the area is "nice and child-friendly," with all basic amenities easily accessible, though they mention litter and incorrectly parked bicycles as small challenges. A third resident highlights the difficulty of parking after half past six in the evening, sometimes having to walk nearly ten minutes from a nearby garage. The neighbourhood itself has around 5,450 residents, with a mix of households, and about 48% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about [the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/vettenoordse-polder-oost-vlaardingen/).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet a couple of streets away and Lidl within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC Van Kampen is a five-minute walk, and KC Het Visnet is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Weeshuisplein, is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Walrave pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is handy: a metro stop with line B is a five-minute walk, and bus stops at Liesveldviaduct with lines 2, 56, 126, 156 and 826 are just around the corner. The nearest train station, Schiedam Centrum, is about 5.2 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Vlaardingen]( /gemeente/vlaardingen/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €299,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 60%, from €187,000 in 2020 to €299,000 in 2025. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low for both current and 2050 scenarios, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar aan den IJssel and other listings. The agent is De Huizenbemiddelaar aan den IJssel.
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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 Mendelssohnplein 43A, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €371,347. That's a difference of about 6% below the average. The price per m² is €3,211, while the neighbourhood average is €3,631 per m², so it's also below that figure. This is a precomputed comparison, not a judgement on whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m². There's a garden facing northeast, and the home is located on the first floor. The volume is 373 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €299,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 60%, from €187,000 in 2020 to €299,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 39 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 480 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Hoogvliet is at 550 metres, also a five-minute walk, and Lidl is at 749 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are also two Dirk stores within 1.5 km. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What public transport options are available?
A metro stop with line B is about 474 metres away, a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Liesveldviaduct are at 521 metres, with lines 2, 56, 126 and 156, and another stop at 524 metres with line 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.2 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area," praising recreational opportunities. Another notes it's "nice and child-friendly," but mentions litter and parking challenges. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label E, you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing, which is a separate fact from the label itself.
