A compact apartment in Hilversum's Boomberg neighbourhood
This two-bedroom apartment on Vaartweg sits in a quiet part of Hilversum, with the heathland and woods just a couple of streets away. At €275,000, the asking price was 74% below the neighbourhood average of €1,040,981, a keen entry point for buyers who were happy with a smaller footprint. For context, the average apartment in Hilversum sells for more, so this is a rare find in the local market. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
Boomberg: a safe, familiar neighbourhood
Boomberg is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Two residents describe it as a 'familiar neighbourhood' where 'you can easily get home without worries', and another notes 'it's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here'. The area has a strong sense of community, with many single-person households and a good number of families. Average incomes are in line with the rest of Hilversum, and the neighbourhood is well-maintained.
Daily life on Vaartweg
For your morning bread, SPAR express is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are also close: the A. Roland Holst College (secondary) is just around the corner, and Basisschool Vondelschool is a five-minute walk. The train station is a 2 km walk, so you can reach Amsterdam in about half an hour. The neighbourhood has a high density of amenities, making daily errands easy.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via van der Helm & Co. Makelaars.
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About Vaartweg 190-26, Hilversum
Was €275,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 74% below the average asking price in Boomberg (€1,040,981), but the apartment was also 65% smaller than the neighbourhood average (178 m²).
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. In Boomberg, 55.6% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is common for the area.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarket is SPAR express, just 215 metres away, on your doorstep. For a full grocery shop, Albert Heijn is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
Secondary school A. Roland Holst College is 340 metres away, and Basisschool Vondelschool is 573 metres away. Both are within a short walk.
How safe is Boomberg?
Residents describe it as a safe neighbourhood. One says 'it's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here'. The total number of crimes reported in the area is 120, which is moderate for a neighbourhood of this size.
How far is the train station?
Hilversum train station is 2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
