A leafy edge of Hilversum
This apartment sits on the edge of the Boomberg neighbourhood, where the forest meets the street. It is a busy road, but the setting also includes a free view and the woodland edge, so there is a mix of energy and calm. The home is a gallery flat from 1966, offered for €359,500. That asking price sits 61% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €931,383, and it is also well below the median of €795,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,851, while this home is listed at €4,551 per square metre. Compared with other apartments in Hilversum, this one is on the sharp side of the market.
Inside the flat
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over the first living floor of the building. The agent lists the living area at 79 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². The volume comes to 255 m³. It is a full ownership property, heated by block heating. The agent describes the setting as at the forest edge, on a busy road, in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Boomberg
Boomberg is a neighbourhood where older residents make up a large share of the population, with 29% aged 65 or over, and a similar share between 45 and 65. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 2,621 per square kilometre. Across the municipality of Hilversum, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident notes that "within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station" and that it is "easily accessible from the motorway". Another mentions a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". These reviews describe the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the Boomberg neighbourhood has to offer, the local figures are worth reading.
Daily life and getting around
A SPAR express is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn and another SPAR a ten-minute walk away. For secondary education, the A. Roland Holst College is just around the corner, and the Vondelschool primary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice MC de Vaart, Praktijk Brooks is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Schuttersweg and Loosdrechtseweg are just around the corner, served by lines 1 and 121. Hilversum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Hilversum also has a hospital, Tergooi MC, within reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm, at 63 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil, and the home was built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Dorenbos I Rasch Makelaars on Funda.
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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 181A, Hilversum
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Boomberg?
The asking price of €359,500 is 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €931,383. The median asking price in Boomberg is €795,000, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,851. This apartment is listed at €4,551 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 79 m². The neighbourhood has 30 homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first living floor of the gallery flat. The agent lists the living area at 79 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². The volume is 255 m³. The property is full ownership and heated by block heating.
Is there a WOZ value available for this home?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €359,500.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A SPAR express is about 200 metres away, with an Albert Heijn and another SPAR around a ten-minute walk. For schools, the A. Roland Holst College secondary school is about 400 metres away, and the Vondelschool primary school is roughly 630 metres. The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is also within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Schuttersweg and Loosdrechtseweg are both around 330 metres away, served by lines 1 and 121. A third stop, Zeverijnplantsoen, is about 450 metres away with line 1. Hilversum train station is approximately 1.9 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in Hilversum?
Across the municipality of Hilversum, residents give an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident mentions good accessibility, with supermarkets and the train station within reasonable distance and easy motorway access. Another describes a safe neighbourhood with occasional nuisance from young people. These reviews cover the municipality, not specifically the Boomberg neighbourhood.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand, and the building dates from 1966, before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data indicates medium pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
