A 1959 portiekflat in Boomberg
This apartment sits in Boomberg, a quiet residential corner of Hilversum where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace of life feels unhurried. The home is a portiekflat built in 1959, set on the first living floor of a small block. With an asking price of €400,000, the price is 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €809,737, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,638, and this home is listed at €5,714 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [apartments in Hilversum]( /koopwoningen/hilversum/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 242 m³. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €275 per month. The property subtype is described as a portiekflat, located in a residential area.
Life in Boomberg
Boomberg is a neighbourhood where older residents and families mix, with 29% of the population aged 65 or over and 27% of households having children. Across the municipality of Hilversum, residents give an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident notes: "Generally good but things can always be better in my opinion." Another mentions "Safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people." A third appreciates the accessibility: "Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what [the Boomberg neighbourhood]( /buurt/boomberg-hilversum/ ) offers, the local housing market shows 38 homes currently for sale, with a median asking price of €605,000.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR express is on your doorstep, with a full SPAR and an Aldi just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is just around the corner, and the A. Roland Holst College is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, MC de Vaart, Praktijk Brooks, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Schuttersweg are on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 121, and Hilversum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Hilversum as a whole is well served by these connections, as [the municipality of Hilversum]( /gemeente/hilversum/ ) covers a compact area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €320,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29%, from €249,000 to €320,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise load from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including van der Helm & Co. Makelaars and van der Helm & Co. Makelaars.
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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 Vaartweg 118, Hilversum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 25% above the WOZ value of €320,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 29%, from €249,000 in 2020 to €320,000 in 2025. This comparison is a factual observation, and the price is what the seller is asking.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home is a portiekflat built in 1959, located on the first living floor. It has HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee is €275 per month. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, such as maintenance of common areas or building insurance. It is a recurring cost that you would need to factor into your monthly budget. The home is offered in full ownership, meaning you own the property outright, but the HOA fee is still payable.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, which is generally stable. This is an area-level indication based on public datasets, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1959, but the risk level is based on the area, not the condition of this particular building.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023, and they are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR express is just 218 metres away, so you can reach it on your doorstep. A full SPAR and an Aldi are both around 855 metres, which is a couple of streets away. An Albert Heijn is about 986 metres, a ten-minute walk. There are 26 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest school is the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum, a secondary school with 651 pupils, located 271 metres away. The A. Roland Holst College is 479 metres away, and the Basisschool Vondelschool is 647 metres away. For primary education, the nearest is about 1.3 kilometres, while secondary education is closer at around 500 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Hilversum, Schuttersweg, just 95 metres away, served by lines 1 and 121. Another stop, Hilversum, Paulus van Loolaan, is 189 metres away with the same lines. Hilversum train station is 1.5 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The listing does not specify destinations or frequencies for these services.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is D. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, but it does not directly describe the insulation or heating system. The agent does state that the home has HR glazing and wall insulation, and a combi boiler. A label D suggests moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,714, based on the agent's floor area of 70 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €5,638. So this home is priced slightly above the neighbourhood average per square metre, but the total asking price is 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €809,737, because the home is smaller than average.
