Stadhoudersring 386
Driemanspolder-Zuid, Zoetermeer
AreaA tenth-floor flat with open views
This apartment sits on the tenth floor of a gallery flat on Stadhoudersring, in the Driemanspolder area of Zoetermeer. The home dates from 1970 and carries an energy label D. At €275,000, the asking price sits 31% below the average asking price of €395,851 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,871, while this home comes in at €3,481 per square metre. The asking price also sits 4% below the WOZ value. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zoetermeer]( /koopwoningen/zoetermeer/appartementen/).
Inside the home
According to the agent, the flat has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 79 square metres, as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a balcony and is described as being in a residential area with an open view. The agent notes partial double glazing and block heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €265 per month.
Life in Driemanspolder
Driemanspolder is a lively part of Zoetermeer, with a mix of ages among its roughly 6,460 residents. About 47% of households are single-person, and 25% of residents are 65 or older. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.69, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants", while another notes that "everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail". A third review mentions the area is "in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage". The neighbourhood has 47 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €395,851. For more on the area, see [the Driemanspolder neighbourhood]( /buurt/driemanspolder-zoetermeer/).
Amenities and getting around
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the Oranje Nassau College Clauslaan is a couple of streets away, as is IKC Stella Nova primary school. The nearest GP practice, Huisartspraktijk M.J. Bakker, is about 800 metres away, with BENU Apotheek Meerzicht nearby. Bus stops at Viaduct Afrikaweg are just around the corner, serving lines 170, 71 and 455, and the Driemanspolder tram stop with line 3 is a five-minute walk. Zoetermeer train station is also within walking distance. The municipality of Zoetermeer offers a range of facilities, and you can read more about [the municipality of Zoetermeer]( /gemeente/zoetermeer/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €286,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €275,000 is 4% below this value. According to the municipal valuation, the home has seen a development over the past five years, though the exact figure is not stated here. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is also medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Stadhoudersring 386, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this apartment is €286,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €275,000 is 4% below this value. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation, which is one way to gauge the price. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the flat has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 79 square metres, as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home also has a balcony and is on the tenth floor, with an open view over the residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label D. This is a mid-range label, meaning energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and block heating. The energy label is based on the home's characteristics and does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €265 per month. This fee is paid to the VvE, which is responsible for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building, such as the gallery, stairwell and exterior. The fee is a fixed monthly cost that you should factor into your budget alongside the mortgage and energy costs.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 31 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still assessed as low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the area rather than a verdict on this particular building.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk, which relates to flooding from heavy rain, is medium. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is also medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, giving a general picture of climate risks in the area rather than a specific assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, just around the corner at about 380 metres. An Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are both about 915 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are 29 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is Oranje Nassau College Clauslaan, a secondary school with about 1,265 pupils, roughly 500 metres away. For primary education, IKC Stella Nova is about 560 metres away, and Kindcentrum De Entree is a similar distance. There are 69 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Viaduct Afrikaweg are just around the corner, serving lines 170, 71 and 455. The Driemanspolder tram stop with line 3 is about 380 metres away, a five-minute walk. Zoetermeer train station is about 480 metres away, so you can reach the station on foot in about six minutes. This gives you several options for getting around.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.69, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants", while another says "everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail". A third review mentions the area is "in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage", though one resident notes issues with "aggressive vagrants and smoking youths".
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €275,000 is 31% below the average asking price of €395,851 for homes currently for sale in Driemanspolder. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €330,000. At €3,481 per square metre, this home is also below the neighbourhood average of €3,871 per square metre. The price is on the low side compared with the local market.
