Havenstraatbuurt, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis 1920s apartment on Ruitersweg sits right in the thick of things, with the buzz of Hilversum's centre just around the corner. At 68 m² it's a compact home, but the price, €300,000, is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €477,182, making it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Hilversum typically sell for more.
The Havenstraatbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (3,993 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages: many residents are between 25 and 45, and a third of households are singles. The area has a young, energetic feel. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the CBS figures show a lively, central district with a high proportion of pre-war housing (65%). You can read more about the neighbourhood Havenstraatbuurt.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Dirk are a couple of streets away. The Violenschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum secondary school is even closer. The municipality Hilversum has plenty of restaurants and a park within walking distance, so weekend plans are easy to make.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Ruitersweg 72A, Hilversum
Data from Havenstraatbuurt
Data from Havenstraatbuurt
25 within 5 km
63 within 5 km
About Ruitersweg 72A, Hilversum
The asking price of €300,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €477,182, but the apartment is also 28% smaller than the average home in the area (68 m² vs 95 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller unit in this part of Hilversum.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, only 30.4% of homes in Havenstraatbuurt have a label D or lower. An E label means higher energy costs are to be expected, especially in a pre-war building like this one from 1920.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht.
Albert Heijn is 410 m away, Aldi 433 m, and Dirk 507 m, all within a few minutes' walk. For schools, Violenschool primary is 373 m and Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum secondary is 416 m, so school runs are easy on foot.
The CBS data records 69 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. The area is urban and busy, which is typical for a central location. You can check local crime maps for more detail.
The neighbourhood has a young population: 38% are aged 25,45, and 54% of households are singles. It's popular with professionals and couples who want to be close to the centre. Families are less common, only 26% of households have children.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Havenstraatbuurt