A ground-floor apartment with a garden
This ground-floor apartment on Sweelinckstraat 152 sits in the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, a part of town where life unfolds at a relaxed pace. Built in 1938, the home has a classic pre-war character, and with an energy label E, you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient homes. The asking price of €215,000 is 38% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €347,772, and it is also 6% below the WOZ value. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Vlaardingen gives you a sense of how this home sits in the wider market.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 54 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 190 m³. You have a rear garden of 66 m², facing southwest and accessible via the back, which is a lovely bonus for a ground-floor home. The property is on the ground floor and comes with double glazing, while heating is provided by a moederhaard. The ownership is a municipal ground lease of €22.45 per year, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €116 per month.
The Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood
Life in this neighbourhood is shaped by its green spaces and practical layout. Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes it as a "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities," while another notes that "everything is easily accessible" and that it is "lively and child-friendly," though they mention litter and incorrectly parked bicycles as minor eyesores. A third resident appreciates the green grass field with a small playground near their apartment block, but points out that parking becomes difficult after half past six in the evening. The neighbourhood has around 5,450 residents, and about 47% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, you can read about the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. For groceries, you have Hoogvliet just around the corner, Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and Lidl a ten-minute walk. For primary education, KC Het Visnet is a five-minute walk, and IKC Van Kampen is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Weeshuisplein, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Billiton is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the nearest metro stop is about 557 metres away on line B, and the bus stop Liesveldviaduct, with lines 2, 56, 126 and 156, is a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.4 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Vlaardingen, where the wider surroundings offer plenty of options.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €228,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €131,000 to €228,000. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to be aware of. The road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 38 dB Lden and industrial noise at 45 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, while heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen.
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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 Sweelinckstraat 152, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €228,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so this comparison is just one indicator. The price is also 38% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €347,772, though the average includes larger homes.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 54 m², and the volume is 190 m³. It is on the ground floor, and there is a rear garden of 66 m² facing southwest, accessible via the back. The agent lists the same living area as the BAG registration, so there is no discrepancy.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent, which helps with insulation. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction, only about the energy performance.
What is the WOZ value development over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 74%, from €131,000 to €228,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is a historical fact and does not predict future changes. The asking price is currently 6% below the WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home, so actual noise may vary.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1938, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 641 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Albert Heijn is at 727 metres, also a couple of streets away, and Lidl is at 1,005 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are also two Dirk supermarkets within 1.4 km, giving you several options for groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is KC Het Visnet, about 494 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. IKC Van Kampen is at 570 metres, just around the corner. There are several other primary schools within a short distance, including IKC Erasmus at 780 metres and IKC De Bavinck at 1,004 metres. Secondary education is about 2 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest metro stop is about 557 metres away, served by line B. The bus stop Liesveldviaduct, with lines 2, 56, 126 and 156, is at 788 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There is also a bus stop at 790 metres with line 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 14 reviews. One resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities," while another says it is "lively and child-friendly" but mentions litter and incorrectly parked bicycles. A third notes that parking becomes difficult after half past six in the evening.
