Vaartweg 18B
Centrum, Hilversum
AreaA classic apartment in the heart of Hilversum
This apartment sits right in the middle of Hilversum's lively centre, where the streets are busy with shops, cafés and daily life. Built in 1902, it carries the character of a bygone era while being part of a very urban setting, with an address density that marks it as strongly urban. The asking price of €395,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €543,391 for apartments in Hilversum, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment spans three floors and includes five rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. A monthly homeowners' association fee of €12.48 applies. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Centrum
Centrum is the beating core of Hilversum, a compact area where most households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.7. Residents across the municipality of Hilversum give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident notes it is a "busy but charming" place, while another highlights "good accessibility", mentioning supermarkets and the train station within reasonable distance. The neighbourhood itself has 32 homes currently for sale, with an average price per m² of €5,546.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Aldi is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Dirk a couple of streets away. The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is a five-minute walk, and the Violenschool is also close by. A GP practice is a ten-minute walk, and a pharmacy is on your doorstep. Bus stops at Oude Torenstraat and Kerkbrink offer lines 1, 5, 6, 104, 106 and 121, and Hilversum train station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €331,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 19% above that figure. Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Haitsma Mulier Makelaars o.g. and Floor Real Estate on Funda.
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About Vaartweg 18B, Hilversum
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of this apartment is €331,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €395,000 is 19% above that WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference reflects how the municipality valued the home at the reference date compared to what the seller is asking now.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans three floors and has a volume of 388 m³. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home is located on the first floor.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from public sources. The home was built in 1902, before 1970, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property, so it does not replace a structural survey of the home itself.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Aldi is about 350 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Dirk are both within about 450 to 475 metres, a couple of streets away. A Hoogvliet is at 645 metres and a SPAR express at 865 metres. In total, there are 25 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum, a secondary school, is about 390 metres away, a five-minute walk. The Violenschool, a primary school, is at 469 metres. Other nearby options include the Paulusschool at 599 metres and the St. Aloysius College at 770 metres. In total, 63 schools are within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Hilversum, Oude Torenstraat, at 118 metres, with lines 1, 5, 6, 106 and 121. The Kerkbrink stop at 216 metres offers line 104. Hilversum train station is 890 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The station provides national rail connections, though specific destinations are not listed here.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Centrum is a very urban neighbourhood with 3,755 residents and an address density of 4,112 per km². Most households are single-person, at 57%, and the average household size is 1.7. Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.61, with one calling it "busy but charming" and another praising its accessibility to shops and the station.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €395,000 works out to €3,950 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 100 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,546. The asking price is also 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,391, though the average includes homes of various types and sizes.
