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Vettenoordse Polder Oost, Vlaardingen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Messchaertplein sits in the heart of Vlaardingen, with a lively square just outside the door. At 62 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the 1937 build gives it character. The asking price of €259,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €342,987, partly because the floor area is 40% smaller than the typical 104 m² in the area. For context, it's one of the more affordable apartments in Vlaardingen.
Vettenoordse Polder Oost is a dense, urban pocket of Vlaardingen with a real mix of ages, lots of 25-45 year olds and families with children. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (60% built before 1945) and dominated by flats, with only 15% single-family homes. It's a busy area: the address density is high, and the urbanity level is very strong. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics. It's a place where many people live in apartments, and the vibe is city-centre rather than suburban. You can read more about the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood on Buurtje.
Daily errands are easy on foot. For groceries, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, and Lidl is a couple of streets further. There are several primary schools within walking distance: KC Het Visnet, IKC Van Kampen, and IKC Erasmus. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just 300 m away. The train station is 6.3 km from the home, so you'd likely cycle or take a bus for longer journeys. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Vlaardingen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar Maassluis, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Messchaertplein 37, Vlaardingen
Data from Vettenoordse Polder Oost
Data from Vettenoordse Polder Oost
31 within 5 km
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About Messchaertplein 37, Vlaardingen
The asking price of €259,000 is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €342,987, but the apartment is also 40% smaller than the typical home in the area (62 m² vs 104 m²). The median price in Vettenoordse Polder Oost is €289,500, so this listing is on the lower end. Given the compact size and the pre-war character, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller apartment in this part of Vlaardingen.
The energy label is D. That's a middling score, the home is not particularly efficient, but it's not the worst either. In the neighbourhood, 43% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme. If you want to improve the label, you could look into insulation or a more efficient heating system.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km from the apartment. That's a bit of a distance, about a 15-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. It's not on your doorstep, but it's manageable for occasional train travel. For daily commuting, you might prefer cycling or using the bus connections in the area.
Vettenoordse Polder Oost has a good mix of residents, with many families with children (845 households) and a fair number of young adults. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like KC Het Visnet and IKC Van Kampen. The area is urban and lively, with a park nearby. It's a practical choice for families who want city living with schools close by.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. The floor area is 62 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to check the floor plan or contact the agent for details on the room count.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that it's an apartment in a pre-war building, it's unlikely to have a private garden, but there may be a shared courtyard or a small balcony. The park is just 200 m away, so outdoor space is nearby even if not private.
The listing does not state a service charge or VvE contribution. For an apartment in a building with multiple owners, there is usually a monthly fee for maintenance and insurance. You would need to ask the agent for the exact amount, as it can vary significantly.
The listing does not specify how long it has been for sale. In the neighbourhood, homes that sold recently took an average of 32 days to sell. This apartment's price is below the median, so it may attract interest quickly, but the exact time on market is not available.
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