Promenade 142
Centrum-Midden, Zoetermeer
AreaA lively spot in the heart of Zoetermeer
This apartment on the third floor of a 1999 building sits right in the middle of Stadscentrum, where the shops and restaurants are just around the corner. With 65 m² of living space, it is a compact home in a very urban setting, with an address density of 3,740 per km². The asking price of €300,000 is 42% below the average asking price of €518,400 for apartments in Zoetermeer, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
The apartment itself
The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 65 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The energy label is C, so expect moderate energy costs. The apartment is on the third floor, with a volume of 215 m³.
Stadscentrum, a district in transformation
Residents of the district Centrum give their surroundings an average score of 6.69, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants." Another describes Palenstein as "a neighbourhood in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage," though a third notes that "the aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins are not for me." The district has 4,595 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Stadscentrum neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away at Hoogvliet, with AH XL just around the corner and Aldi a five-minute walk further. The nearest primary school, Prinses Margrietschool, is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein is a couple of streets away, with the pharmacy BETER Apotheek Centrum Zoetermeer just around the corner. Tram lines 3 and 4 stop at Stadhuis on your doorstep, and bus lines 70 and 165 stop a couple of streets away. The train station Zoetermeer Oost is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €292,000, and the asking price is 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €168,000 to €292,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Van 't Hof Makelaardij.
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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 Promenade 142, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €292,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 74%, from €168,000 in 2020 to €292,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 65 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The volume of the home is 215 m³.
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 label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1999.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not say anything about the actual foundation of this apartment.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are indications for the area, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 279 metres away, which is just around the corner. AH XL is about 346 metres away, also within a short walk. Aldi is about 647 metres away, and there are more options within a kilometre, including another Hoogvliet and a Lidl.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Prinses Margrietschool, about 505 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. IKC Klimboom is about 606 metres away. For secondary education, MOTION Beweeg College is about 686 metres away. There are 65 schools within 5 kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Stadhuis is about 153 metres away, served by lines 3 and 4. Bus stops are also close: Zwaardslootseweg at 214 metres with lines 70 and 165, and Woonhart at 384 metres with lines 400, 401 and N40. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, about 1.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district Centrum give their surroundings an average score of 6.69, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants." Another mentions the multicultural community and the ongoing transformation, while a third notes some nuisance from vagrants and youths, but adds that everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail.
