Sweelinckstraat 117
Vettenoordse Polder Oost · 3131 SM Vlaardingen
A pre-war apartment with character
This 1936 apartment on Sweelinckstraat sits in the heart of Vlaardingen, with 96 m² of living space and an energy label D. The last known asking price of €275,000 was 20% below the neighbourhood average of €342,987, making it a keen entry into the local market. Compared to other apartments in Vlaardingen, this home offered a solid starting point for someone looking for a classic layout in a central spot. This home has not been online since 18 August 2026.
The Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood
The Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood is a densely built urban area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Over 60% of homes were built before 1945, and the area has a young population, nearly 36% of residents are between 25 and 45. It's a lively, walkable district with a high address density of 3,504 addresses per km². No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: mostly flats (85% of the housing stock) and a balanced mix of owner-occupied and rental homes.
Daily life on Sweelinckstraat
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a similar distance away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: KC Het Visnet and IKC Van Kampen are both about 500 m from the door. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just a couple of streets away. The train station is 6.3 km away, so you'll need a bike or bus for longer journeys. The municipality of Vlaardingen keeps the area well connected with local amenities.
Listing details
When this home was still on the market, it was listed exclusively through HMJ Makelaardij.
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About Sweelinckstraat 117, Vlaardingen
Was €275,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €275,000 was 20% below the average asking price in Vettenoordse Polder Oost, which was €342,987. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €289,500, so this apartment was priced below that too. Given the 96 m² floor area, the price per m² worked out to about €2,865, while the neighbourhood average per m² was €3,571. It was a market-rate price for a pre-war apartment in a central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label D. This is a common rating for a 1936 building, in the neighbourhood, 43.2% of homes have label D or lower.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, 646 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. Hoogvliet is similarly close at 662 metres. For more variety, Dirk is 941 metres and Lidl is 958 metres. All are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. KC Het Visnet (502 m) and IKC Van Kampen (504 m) are both about a five-minute walk. IKC Erasmus is 692 m away, and IKC De Bavinck is 916 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
How is the neighbourhood for safety?
The neighbourhood recorded 325 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively high number for a densely populated urban area. However, the area is lively and well-populated, with many young residents and families.
What is the public transport like?
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, bus connections are likely available nearby, the neighbourhood is very urban with a high address density, so public transport links are typically good. For local travel, cycling is common in Vlaardingen.
How old is the building and what condition is it in?
The building was constructed in 1936, making it a pre-war apartment. The energy label D suggests the original single glazing and minimal insulation may still be present, but many homes of this era have been updated over time.
