A historic apartment in De Vesting
This apartment on Oostkade 52 sits in De Vesting, the historic heart of Hellevoetsluis, a town shaped by its naval past. The area has a quiet, settled feel, with the fortress walls and old harbour nearby. Built in 1850, the home is notably old for this neighbourhood, where most homes date from after 1990. The asking price is €549,000. For more on similar homes, see apartments in Voorne aan Zee.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 97 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor any details about the garden, balcony, or garage. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient; expect reasonable energy costs. The year of construction, 1850, is a fact of the building's history, but the listing gives no information about the condition of the structure or installations.
Life in De Vesting
Residents of the district of Hellevoet, which includes De Vesting, give their living environment an average score of 8.38, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet family neighbourhood with shops, schools, sports fields and the fortress within walking distance. I'm very curious how beautiful it will become when the neighbourhood is renovated at the end of 2025. Streets tidy, more green space and play facilities." Another resident notes: "Too little greenery and the houses are expensive." A third resident, who has lived here for four years, says: "It's a nice and quiet neighbourhood. There are playgrounds, shops, schools and plenty of green spaces in the area. Everyone is very friendly and it's safe." The neighbourhood has about 1,200 residents, with a relatively large share of people aged 65 and over. For more on the area, see the De Vesting neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from here. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Hoogervorst, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Oude Bieb, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, and Lidl and Aldi are a bit further. Primary schools OBS 't Schrijverke and De Bron are both about a ten-minute walk, and secondary school Penta Jacob van Liesveldt is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Hellevoetsluis, Vesting, with lines 106 and 107, are just around the corner. The nearest train station, Schiedam Centrum, is about 22 km away. The municipality of Voorne aan Zee encompasses this area; see the municipality of Voorne aan Zee for more. According to public risk data at address level, the noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1850 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk and the flood risk in 2050 are both medium. These are area-level indications from public data sources.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Ooms Makelaars.
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About Oostkade 52, Hellevoetsluis
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €549,000. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 97 m², which works out to €5,660 per m². The average asking price for homes in De Vesting is €605,912, and the median is €589,000. The asking price for this home is stated without any comparison to the neighbourhood average.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. The living area is 97 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not provided any details about the layout, so the number of rooms is not known from the listing.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home is moderately efficient, so you can expect reasonable energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The year of construction is 1850, which is a fact of the building's history, but the listing gives no information about the state of the structure or installations.
What is the WOZ value of this apartment?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not available for this home in the data. Without the WOZ value, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, according to public risk data at address level. This is based on the home being built in 1850 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk and the flood risk in 2050 are both medium.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away. There is another Albert Heijn a bit further, and Lidl and Aldi are also within walking distance. In total, there are nine supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What schools are near this apartment?
Primary schools OBS 't Schrijverke and De Bron are both about a ten-minute walk away. There is also a school for special primary education, De Windroos, nearby. For secondary education, Penta Jacob van Liesveldt and SG Helinium are about a couple of streets away. In total, there are 17 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Hellevoetsluis, Vesting, just around the corner, with bus lines 106 and 107. There are additional stops on Vlasakkerlaan and J.Blankenstraat, also within walking distance. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 22 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district of Hellevoet, which includes De Vesting, give their living environment an average score of 8.38, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a nice, quiet family neighbourhood with shops, schools, sports fields and the fortress within walking distance. Another resident mentions too little greenery and expensive houses. A third resident says it is safe and friendly, with playgrounds and green spaces.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor any details about the garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is given as 97 m² according to the BAG registration.
