Bomenbuurt, Rijswijk
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sparrelaan sits in a quiet, leafy part of Rijswijk. Built in 1935, it has the high ceilings and sturdy proportions typical of the era. At 99 m², it is a comfortable size for a couple or small family. The asking price of €400,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €530,808, and well below the average for apartments in Rijswijk.
The Bomenbuurt is a pre-war residential area with a mix of terraced houses and apartments. Around a third of homes are single-family, and 62% are owner-occupied. The population is diverse in age, with a noticeable share of 25-to-45-year-olds. The area feels established and family-friendly, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on CBS data. For more context, see the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, and an Aldi is about the same distance. For primary schools, KC de Telescoop is a 15-minute walk, and the Protestant Christian Groen van Prinsterer school is a 20-minute walk. The nearest park is just around the corner, and a restaurant is a five-minute walk away. The municipality of Rijswijk maintains the public spaces; see the municipality of Rijswijk for more on local services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Oosterom & Verhagen Makelaars.
Details of this home
Sparrelaan 72, Rijswijk
Data from Bomenbuurt
Data from Bomenbuurt
83 within 5 km
39 within 5 km
About Sparrelaan 72, Rijswijk
The asking price of €400,000 is 25% below the average asking price in the Bomenbuurt (€530,808) and also below the median of €419,000. Given the 99 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €4,040, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,013 per m². So the price is on the keen side compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label for a pre-war home; most homes in the Bomenbuurt (74%) have a label D or lower. A D label means the home is reasonably efficient but not modern. Heating costs will be moderate, but you can expect to spend more than in a newer home with a higher label.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Rijswijk station is the closest, offering connections to The Hague, Rotterdam and beyond.
The Bomenbuurt has a mix of ages, with about 15% of residents under 15 and 16% over 65. There are 475 households with children, and the average household size is 2.0. The area has several primary schools within walking distance, and a park just 300 metres away. It feels quiet and residential, suitable for families.
At the time of writing, there are 26 homes for sale in the Bomenbuurt, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €1,090,000. The average asking price is €530,808, and the average floor area is 111 m². This apartment is priced below the average, making it a relatively affordable option in the neighbourhood.
In the most recent data, there were 97 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a moderate figure for an urban area.
The building was constructed in 1935, so it is nearly 90 years old. Pre-war apartments often have solid construction, high ceilings and original features. The energy label D suggests some modernisation has been done, but you should expect some maintenance typical of a home of this age.
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 540 metres, followed by a full Albert Heijn at 703 metres and an Aldi at 935 metres. All are within a ten- to twelve-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient without a car.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt