Vogelbuurt, Maassluis
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Merellaan sits in a calm residential pocket of Maassluis, where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace of life feels relaxed. With 67 m² of living space, it is compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €299,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average, partly because the home itself is smaller than many in the area. For context, apartments in Maassluis tend to vary widely in size and price, so this one sits at the more accessible end of the market.
The Vogelbuurt neighbourhood is a largely residential area with a mix of families, couples and older residents. The streets are quiet, and the community feel is evident from the well-kept gardens and the number of people out walking their dogs. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on the statistics: it is a moderately urban area with a good spread of ages, and most homes are owner-occupied. The nearby park is just a couple of streets away, offering a green escape without leaving the neighbourhood.
Daily errands are straightforward from Merellaan. For groceries, you have Lidl just around the corner, Aldi and Hoogvliet within a five-minute walk, and Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within easy reach: IKC De Westhoek is a couple of streets away, and IKC De Regenboog and IKC Vindingrijk are also just around the corner. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.4 km away, so a bike or bus is handy. The area is well served by local amenities, and the municipality of Maassluis keeps the public spaces tidy and well maintained.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Prins NVM Makelaars, Funda and Pararius, so you have multiple ways to get in touch.
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The asking price of €299,000 is 56% below the average asking price in the Vogelbuurt (€686,800), but the apartment is also 55% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 148 m². The price per square metre works out at about €4,462, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,797 per m². So while the total price is low, the price per square metre is on the high side, reflecting the compact size.
The energy label is D. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label D is in the middle of the scale, it is not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not tell you exactly which parts of the home are less efficient, only that the overall energy performance is rated D.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, about 673 metres away, roughly a five-minute walk. Aldi and Hoogvliet are also within a five-minute walk, and Albert Heijn is about 832 metres away, a ten-minute walk. So daily grocery shopping is very convenient on foot.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. IKC De Westhoek is 563 metres away, IKC De Regenboog is 665 metres, and IKC Vindingrijk is 677 metres, all about a five- to ten-minute walk. IKC Ichthus and De Reiziger are also within a ten-minute walk.
The Vogelbuurt is a quiet residential area with a mix of families, couples and older residents. It has a moderately urban feel (address density 2,139 per km²). Most homes are owner-occupied (78%), and the area has a good spread of ages. There is a park just 200 metres away, and the streets are generally calm and well maintained.
The nearest train station is 13.8 km away, so it is not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus or car to reach it.
This is an apartment. The floor area is 67 m², and the year of construction is 1970.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €686,800 | €495,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,797 | – |
| Rent price | €938 p/m | €938 p/m |
How residents experience their district
Cosy and convenient shops nearby
Auto-translated to English by AII think my neighbourhood is quiet and all my neighbours are kind and simply respectful. I would never want to move as long as I have such nice neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €582,528 | €497,571 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,224 | – |
| Rent price | €938 p/m | €938 p/m |
How residents experience their municipality
Cosy and convenient shops nearby
Auto-translated to English by AISocial, friendly neighbourhood with empathy and togetherness for the residents
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Auto-translated to English by AIPlus: atmospheric, close to amenities, characteristic houses Min: nuisance from mice, neighbours often on the street for coffee/drinks or even BBQ, poor parking. Maintenance by the municipality is mediocre: lots of weeds, often rubbish on the street
Auto-translated to English by AII think my neighbourhood is quiet and all my neighbours are kind and simply respectful. I would never want to move as long as I have such nice neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, cosy, quiet street. Lots of elderly people, which makes it a quiet neighbourhood. Here we look out for each other and are there for each other when needed. Once a year we get together to fill the hanging baskets, which we also maintain together. A low score for safety, and this is because of the youngsters who come from the nightlife in the village, are cheeky, make noise and even ring doorbells at night!!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,087 | €523,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,285 | – |
| Rent price | €1,266 p/m | €1,266 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €13 p/m | – |
Merellaan 843, Maassluis
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