Poortugaalstraat 172
Zuid-Hollandbuurt-Noordoost, Zoetermeer
AreaA bright apartment on the water's edge
This apartment sits on the third floor of a portiekflat in Oosterheem-Noord-Oost, a leafy corner of Zoetermeer where the Bentwoud forest is right on the doorstep. Built in 2004, the home has a freehold tenure and comes with a parking spot. At €495,000, the asking price sits 27% below the average asking price of €679,836 for apartments in Zoetermeer, which puts it on the sharp side of the market.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 110 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home has a balcony and is positioned on the water with a free view, in a wooded residential setting. According to the agent, the insulation covers the roof, walls and floor, with double glazing throughout, and the home is heated by district heating. The homeowners' association fee is €315 per month.
Life in Oosterheem-Noord-Oost
Residents give the Oosterheem-Noord-Oost neighbourhood an average score of 7.94, based on six reviews. One resident says: "We live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season!" Another adds: "Everything is easily accessible. Schools, shops, doctors. Beautiful walking/cycling routes. Quite a quiet residential area." Some residents note that the sense of community in the apartment complex could be better, though they feel safe there. The neighbourhood counts around 16,000 inhabitants, with a mix of families and single-person households.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Hoogvliet and Aldi are just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away. Primary schools including De Oostwijzer, locatie Cygnus and Montessorischool De Trinoom are within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Fallaux en Van der Tang and Service Apotheek GC Oosterheem are both a couple of streets away. Tram stop Oosterheem, served by line 4, is just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Zoetermeer offers further amenities within easy reach. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 52 dB Lden, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via De Makelaars Jenné | Baars | Jenné.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Poortugaalstraat 172, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €679,836 in Oosterheem-Noord-Oost. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,752, while this home is listed at €4,500 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 110 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 110 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. There is a balcony, and the home is positioned on the water with a free view in a wooded residential setting.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the current data. Without this figure, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Rail noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 374 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is about 590 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are 23 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram stop Oosterheem, served by line 4, is about 433 metres away. Willem Dreeslaan stop, with tram line 4 and night line N6, is about 588 metres away, and bus line 165 stops at Zoetermeer, Willem Dreeslaan about 603 metres away. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer at about 3 kilometres.
What do residents say about living in Oosterheem-Noord-Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident praises the Bentwoud forest and says they feel safe, while another highlights the easy access to schools, shops and doctors with beautiful walking and cycling routes. Some residents mention that the sense of community in the apartment complex could be better.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is B. The agent states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation with double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. With label B, energy costs are likely to be moderate compared to less efficient labels.
Is there a parking spot included with this apartment?
Yes, the agent lists a parking spot (parkeerplaats) as part of the property. The home also has a balcony. The tenure is full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning there is no ground lease on the property.
What is the homeowners' association fee for this apartment?
The homeowners' association (VvE) fee is €315 per month. This fee typically covers shared maintenance, insurance and other common costs for the apartment complex. The exact coverage of this fee is not detailed in the listing.
