Dorp, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Oranjelaan sits in the heart of Dorp, the historic core of Zoetermeer. The area has a village feel with shops and restaurants just around the corner. At 73 m² it is a compact but well-proportioned home, built in 1961 and carrying energy label C. The asking price of €325,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €423,714, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Zoetermeer have a wide price range, so this one stands out as particularly affordable.
Dorp is the oldest part of Zoetermeer, with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Based on one review, a resident calls it a 'super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants'. The area is lively: 5,100 residents live here, with a good mix of ages and household types. Many homes are owner-occupied (65%), and the streets are lined with a variety of shops and eateries. It is a place where daily life unfolds on foot, with everything you need within easy reach. Discover more about the Dorp neighbourhood.
Your morning routine could start with a short walk to Ekoplaza (just around the corner) or Hoogvliet (a couple of streets away) for groceries. For fresh bread, the Aldi is also nearby. Families have several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Basisschool De Vijverburgh and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool. Secondary education is equally close, with Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer just a couple of streets away. The area is well served by public transport, with the train station a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zoetermeer.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
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The asking price of €325,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Dorp (€423,714) and matches the median asking price in the neighbourhood. Given the 73 m² floor area and central location, it is priced keenly compared to other apartments in Zoetermeer.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. Expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on usage.
Dorp is a lively, historic neighbourhood with shops, restaurants, and supermarkets within walking distance. One resident describes it as 'super cosy'. The area has a mix of ages and many owner-occupied homes, giving it a settled feel.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Basisschool De Vijverburgh and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool. For secondary education, Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer is just a couple of streets away.
The train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to The Hague, Leiden, or Utrecht straightforward.
The train station is 1. The high address density (2,938 addresses per km²) indicates a very urban environment with frequent services.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €423,714 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,972 | – |
| Rent price | €1,611 p/m | €1,611 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants
Auto-translated to English by AIPalenstein in Zoetermeer is a neighbourhood in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage. The multicultural community creates a lively and diverse atmosphere. With improved homes, green spaces and proximity to amenities, it is an attractive area for families and young professionals. The neighbourhood feels forward-looking, but retains a strong sense of connection among residents.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quite nice to live here, but the aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins are not for me. Otherwise, everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail.
Auto-translated to English by AIFelt like an industrial area rather than a neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €424,067 | €377,780 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,255 | – |
| Rent price | €1,590 p/m | €1,658 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature. Everything you need is nearby (such as shops, public transport and other amenities). The neighbours are friendly and helpful, and there is a pleasant atmosphere. I feel safe here and can definitely recommend this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season! The Bentwoud in particular is excellently maintained!!! The synergy and looking out for each other in the apartment complex disappoints us! That could be better! Otherwise, we live here just fine, and we also feel safe here!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on the Bentwoud, and you can see, smell and feel it! I always have the feeling that we live in a healthy environment! We also feel safe in the beautiful apartment building. The only thing that disappoints us is the sense of community in our complex Panoramique Bentwoud. Neighbours hardly know each other and have little interest in others. We often organise something but there is little to no interest, a shame especially because there are many elderly people living there who could use some help and/or attention!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a nice neighbourhood, sometimes there's a bit of trouble but where isn't there. Lovely house, nice neighbours and everything is easily accessible. In our flat we help each other when needed and there's also social control. We're having a great time here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have shops, a tram and other businesses in the neighbourhood, such as a gym to provide for us. There are many trees and nature here, which makes it very quiet. Only it is often dirty and dull-coloured buildings that made the neighbourhood a bit boring.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is really quiet, sometimes too quiet in my opinion.
Auto-translated to English by AIToo few amenities
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €518,472 | €468,485 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,346 | – |
| Rent price | €1,763 p/m | €1,785 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Oranjelaan 59, Zoetermeer
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