Merwedeplantsoen 130
Rivierenbuurt, Heemstede
AreaA quiet spot in the Rivierenbuurt
This apartment sits on the Merwedeplantsoen, a quiet road in a wooded part of the Rivierenbuurt. The neighbourhood feels calm and green, with a mix of ages among the residents. Heemstede itself is a well-regarded town, and this home is part of a small block of flats. At €395,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Heemstede, especially given the floor area.
The home itself
The apartment is on the second floor of a 1968 portiekflat and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 81 m², while the BAG registration records 86 m². It has a balcony and a parking space, and the property is in full ownership. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. The energy label is C.
Life in the Rivierenbuurt
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.59, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a lovely, green, child-friendly neighbourhood, while another says Heemstede feels safe and has nice homes, and you are close to everything. A third resident mentions it is cosy and quiet, with occasional neighbourhood parties. The area has a mix of households, with a good number of families and older residents. It is a pleasant place to live, according to those who know it best. This is the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR is just around the corner, and the Aldi is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools nearby, including Katholieke Basisschool De Ark and De Evenaar, both a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Blanckenberg - Krijt - Wouters, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Roodmus is close by. Bus line 250 stops at Heemstede, Rijnlaan on your doorstep, and the train station Heemstede-Aerdenhout is a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Heemstede. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the 1968 construction. Climate indications for the area show low risk of pluvial flooding and low flood risk now and in 2050, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via G&O Makelaars.
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About Merwedeplantsoen 130, Heemstede
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €395,000. The agent lists the living area at 81 m², which works out to €4,877 per m² based on the agent's figure. The price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Heemstede, given the floor area. The home has been listed since 31 August 2026.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is on the second floor of the building and has a balcony. There is also a parking space included. The property is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold involved.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which helps. The home is heated by block heating, which is a shared system for the building.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, there is no comparison available between the WOZ value and the asking price, nor any information on how the value has developed over recent years.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the fact the building dates from 1968. For climate, the area has a low risk of pluvial flooding and low flood risk both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is the SPAR, about 972 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The Aldi is about 1.1 km away, and the Dekamarkt is about 1.4 km away. There are also a PLUS and a Vomar within about 1.6 km. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are close to this apartment?
There are several primary schools nearby. Katholieke Basisschool De Ark and De Evenaar are both about 968 metres away, and Algemeen Bijzondere Basisschool Icarus is about 1.1 km away. Voorweg Basisschool and Nicolaas Beetsschool are also within about 1.2 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.2 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 250 stops at Heemstede, Rijnlaan, which is about 147 metres away, so on your doorstep. The same line also stops at Heemstede, Groenendaal/Herenweg and Heemstede, v. Merlenlaan nearby. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, about 1.8 km away, which is roughly a twenty-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.59, based on three reviews. One resident calls it a lovely, green, child-friendly neighbourhood, while another says Heemstede feels safe and you are close to everything. A third mentions it is cosy and quiet, with occasional neighbourhood parties. These reviews describe the wider district, not just this specific street.
