Vogelbuurt, Maassluis
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Merellaan sits in the Vogelbuurt, a residential pocket of Maassluis with a village feel. With 104 m² of living space and an energy label B, it is a practical home for someone who wants a good-sized flat without the price tag of a larger house. The asking price of €350,000 is 49% below the neighbourhood average of €686,800, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Maassluis.
The Vogelbuurt is a quiet, family-oriented area with mostly houses from the 1970s. Three-quarters of the homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the rest in the following two decades. The population is a mix of older residents and families, with a third of households having children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the streets are leafy and the atmosphere is calm. For more context, you can read about the Vogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The Aldi is just around the corner, and the Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For families, IKC De Regenboog and IKC Het Balkon are both a five-minute walk. The area is well served by schools and shops, so you can do most of your weekly shopping on foot. The municipality of Maassluis keeps the public spaces tidy, and the municipality of Maassluis has a good reputation for local services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Opschoor Makelaar.
Details of this home
Merellaan 73, Maassluis
Data from Vogelbuurt
Data from Vogelbuurt
12 within 5 km
21 within 5 km
About Merellaan 73, Maassluis
The asking price of €350,000 is 49% below the average asking price in the Vogelbuurt (€686,800) and also below the median of €495,000. However, this apartment is 104 m², which is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 148 m². Given the smaller size and the fact that similar homes in the area sold for an average of €425,282, the price seems in line with the market.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the Vogelbuurt, about a third of homes have label B, another third label C, and the rest D or lower.
The Aldi is just 81 metres away, so you can walk there in under a minute. The Hoogvliet is 216 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is 392 metres. All three are within easy walking distance for daily shopping.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: IKC De Regenboog and IKC Het Balkon, both at 482 metres. For special primary education, De Parasol is 767 metres away. Secondary schools are further, at 2.4 km, so you may need a bike or bus for older children.
The nearest train station is 13.8 km away, so commuting by train is not very convenient from this location.
The Vogelbuurt is a quiet residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Most homes are from the 1970s, and the streets are leafy. The area has a low crime rate (111 total crimes) and good access to parks (0.2 km). It is a calm, family-friendly neighbourhood.
Currently, there are 5 homes for sale in the Vogelbuurt, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €1,200,000. This apartment is on the lower end of that range, making it one of the more affordable options in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelbuurt