Hoornes-West, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis 84 m² apartment on Troelstrastraat sits in Hoornes-West, a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. Built in 1964 and carrying energy label C, it's a solid home that doesn't pretend to be anything else. At €399,000, the asking price is in line with the average for apartments in Katwijk, where the median sits at €395,000.
Hoornes-West is a densely built area with a very high address density, you're never far from a shop or a bus stop. The population is a mix: lots of singles and couples, but also families with children. One resident says: "It's busy but convenient, everything you need is within walking distance." Another notes: "The park around the corner is a nice escape." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood Hoornes-West is appreciated for its practicality rather than its peace and quiet.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn and Dirk are both just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools are also within easy reach. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Katwijk offers a full range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Alpina Katwijk (voorheen De Leeuw Makelaardij).
Details of this home
Troelstrastraat 48, Katwijk (Zh)
Data from Hoornes-West
Data from Hoornes-West
22 within 5 km
20 within 5 km
About Troelstrastraat 48, Katwijk (Zh)
The asking price of €399,000 is very close to the neighbourhood average of €401,846 and the median of €395,000. Given the 84 m² floor area, the price per m² is about €4,750, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,913. So it's priced in line with the market.
The home has energy label C. That's a decent score, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-of-the-line. In Hoornes-West, over half of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest train station is 7.6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bus or car to reach it. The neighbourhood is well served by buses though.
The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 226. That's a figure you can compare with other areas, but without a per-capita rate it's hard to judge. The neighbourhood feels busy and urban, which some people associate with higher crime, but many residents find it perfectly safe.
At the time of writing, there are 13 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. That's a limited supply, and homes here sell relatively quickly, the average time on market for sold homes is 30 days. So if you're interested, it's worth acting promptly.
Primary schools are about a ten-minute walk away, and secondary schools are also within a short distance. The closest primary is PC Oranje Nassauschool, and for secondary there's Teylingen College. Both are within 2.5 km.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hoornes-West