Vogelbuurt, Maassluis
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Merellaan sits in a leafy corner of Vogelbuurt, a residential pocket where the streets are lined with low-rise blocks from the 1970s. At 67 m² and with an E energy label, it is a compact home that asks a price well below the neighbourhood average, 56% under the typical asking price in the area. Compared to other apartments in Maassluis, this one is priced keenly for its size.
Vogelbuurt is a calm, family-friendly area with a mix of terraced houses and flats. The population leans older, a third of residents are 65 or over, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 2,139 per km²) yet a park is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from CBS figures: mostly smaller households, with an average household size of 2.1. For a closer look at the area, see the Vogelbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, Lidl is just around the corner, with Aldi and Hoogvliet also within a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Families with young children have several primary schools on the doorstep: IKC De Westhoek, IKC De Regenboog and IKC Vindingrijk are all within a few streets. Secondary schools are a bit further, about 2.4 km away. The nearest train station is 13.8 km from the home, so a car or bus is needed for longer journeys. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Maassluis.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Dolphijn NVM Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Merellaan 845, Maassluis
Data from Vogelbuurt
Data from Vogelbuurt
12 within 5 km
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About Merellaan 845, Maassluis
The asking price of €299,000 is 56% below the average asking price in Vogelbuurt (€686,800). However, this apartment is also much smaller than the neighbourhood average (67 m² vs 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, you are paying a premium per square metre.
The home has energy label E. This is a relatively low rating, meaning the property is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Vogelbuurt, about a third of homes have label B, a third label C, and a third label D or lower, so this home falls into the least efficient group.
Very convenient. Lidl is 673 metres away, Aldi 724 metres, Hoogvliet 744 metres, and Albert Heijn 832 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. For a quick grocery run, you have several options just around the corner.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: IKC De Westhoek (563 m), IKC De Regenboog (665 m), IKC Vindingrijk (677 m), and IKC Ichthus (794 m). Secondary schools are further away at 2.4 km, so a bike or car is needed for older children.
The nearest train station is 13.8 km away, so commuting by train is not practical from this location. For most journeys, a car or bicycle will be the main mode of transport.
At the time of writing, there are 5 homes for sale in Vogelbuurt. The market is not very active, 39 homes were sold in the last period, with an average selling time of 58 days. This suggests a balanced market without extreme pressure.
Vogelbuurt has a mix of residents, but a notable share are older: 33% are 65 or over. Households without children (both single-person and couples) make up the majority. The area is relatively quiet and residential, appealing to those who prefer a calm environment.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelbuurt