Oostertocht Noord, Dijk en Waard
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Tjaarlingermeer sits in a calm corner of Heerhugowaard. Built in 1998, it offers 72 m² of living space with an energy label B, efficient and comfortable. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €575,000, partly because the home is smaller than most in the area. For context, apartments in Dijk en Waard typically sell for around €3,528 per m².
The neighbourhood Oostertocht Noord is a peaceful residential area built in the 1990s. One resident, who has lived here since 1994, says: "It is a quiet neighbourhood where children can still play outside without much risk. There is little turnover in sales of similar homes. Neighbours talk to each other and where necessary we look out for one another." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many residents aged 45 and over, and a strong sense of community. The park is just a couple of streets away, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Vomar and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk. Families have two primary schools within walking distance: Kindcentrum De Vaart and Familieschool. Secondary school Huygens College is also a short stroll away. The municipality Dijk en Waard offers a good range of local amenities, with a supermarket, restaurant and GP all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bakker Schoon Makelaardij B.V.
Details of this home
Tjaarlingermeer 178, Heerhugowaard
Very good · 1 resident
We have lived here since the new construction was delivered in 1994. It is a quiet neighbourhood where children can still play outside without much risk. There is little turnover in sales of similar homes. Neighbours talk to each other and where necessary we look out for one another.
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About Tjaarlingermeer 178, Heerhugowaard
The asking price of €325,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €575,000, but this apartment is also smaller than most homes in Oostertocht Noord (72 m² vs 163 m² average). The price per square metre works out at about €4,514, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,528 per m². So while the total price is lower, you are paying a premium per square metre for a compact, energy-efficient home.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. All homes in this neighbourhood have label A or better, so this is slightly below the local standard but still good.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 7-minute drive or a 15-minute cycle.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Vaart (554 m) and Familieschool (623 m). For secondary education, Huygens College is just 671 m away, offering vwo, havo, mavo and vbo. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Oostertocht Noord recorded 45 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. Residents describe it as quiet and safe, with children playing outside. The one review gives it an 8.5 out of 10, highlighting the community spirit.
Currently, only one home is listed for sale in Oostertocht Noord. Over the past period, 9 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 97 days. This suggests a steady but not overheated market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oostertocht Noord