Schildersbuurt Zuid, Dijk en Waard
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Ruysdaelstraat sits in a quiet residential corner of Heerhugowaard. With 165 m² of living space, it is a third larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €725,000 is 53% above the local average of €474,889, which puts it on the high side, but the size and energy label A help explain why. For context, apartments in Dijk en Waard vary widely in price and size.
Schildersbuurt Zuid is a family-oriented area with a mix of ages: about a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and a fifth are under 15. Most homes are owner-occupied (72%) and the vast majority are single-family houses. The neighbourhood feels green and spacious, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the CBS data paints a picture of a stable, well-established community. The Schildersbuurt Zuid neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel with an address density of 1,503 per km².
For daily groceries, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and Aldi is just around the corner. A five-minute walk brings you to Jumbo. Two primary schools, IKC de Helix and PJ Smitschool, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Trinitas College - Han Fortmann. The train station is 2.8 km away, so a short bike ride or bus trip gets you to the centre of Heerhugowaard or beyond. The municipality of Dijk en Waard offers a good range of amenities within easy reach.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Ruysdaelstraat 53Q, Heerhugowaard
Data from Schildersbuurt Zuid
Data from Schildersbuurt Zuid
21 within 5 km
39 within 5 km
About Ruysdaelstraat 53Q, Heerhugowaard
The asking price is 53% above the neighbourhood average of €474,889, but the apartment is also 33% larger than the local average (165 m² vs 124 m²). It has an A energy label and was built in 2009, which are strong selling points. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and efficiency compared to other homes in Schildersbuurt Zuid.
Schildersbuurt Zuid is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of ages. About 28% of residents are 65 or older, and 17% are under 15. Most homes are owner-occupied and single-family houses. The area has a park within a five-minute walk and a moderate urban feel. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a stable community with low crime (93 incidents total).
The train station is 2.8 km from the apartment, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. From there, you can reach Alkmaar and Amsterdam in around 30-40 minutes.
Dekamarkt is just 145 metres away, so you can walk there in under two minutes. Aldi is 320 metres away (a 4-minute walk), and Jumbo is 602 metres away (about 7 minutes on foot). For a wider selection, Vomar is 865 metres away.
Two primary schools are within a 7-minute walk: IKC de Helix (490 m) and PJ Smitschool (524 m). For secondary education, Trinitas College - Han Fortmann is 1.1 km away, about a 13-minute walk. There are also several other schools within 2 km.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. This typically results in lower heating and electricity bills compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, so this home is among the more efficient ones.
At 165 m², this apartment is 33% larger than the neighbourhood average of 124 m². It is also significantly larger than the typical apartment in Dijk en Waard. The extra space is reflected in the price, which is above the local median of €400,000.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is unclear whether there is any private outdoor space. You would need to check the floor plan or contact the agent for details.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt Zuid
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