A leafy setting on the edge of the woods
This apartment sits on the edge of the woods in Boomberg, a green corner of Hilversum where the bustle of the town centre feels a world away. The home is on the fourth floor of a complex built in 1976, with a balcony and free views over the surrounding greenery. At €285,000, the asking price was keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €931,383, and it sat well below the average for apartments in Hilversum. This home has not been online since 26 October 2026.
A compact home with a balcony
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area was 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The home had roof insulation and was heated by block heating, and it was offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €273. The property is described as being at the edge of the woods, along a busy road, in a wooded setting, in a residential area and with a free view.
Life in Boomberg
Boomberg is a residential area where older residents make up a notable share of the population, with 29% aged 65 or over. Across the municipality of Hilversum, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as "busy but charming", while another notes that "within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station". A third resident mentions a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Boomberg neighbourhood page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
A SPAR express is just around the corner for quick groceries, with a full SPAR a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, MC de Vaart, Praktijk Brooks, is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Schuttersweg and Loosdrechtseweg, served by lines 1 and 121, are a couple of streets away, and Hilversum train station is about two kilometres from the home. The municipality of Hilversum offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as outlined on the municipality of Hilversum page.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is recorded for this property in the available data. The address-level risk indications from public sources show road traffic noise 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, with sandy soil, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and current heat stress are all low, with heat stress expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including TAMSMA 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 190-43, Hilversum
What did the asking price of €285,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price was 69% below the average asking price of €931,383 for homes in the Boomberg neighbourhood. The price per square metre was €4,453 based on the agent's stated living area of 64 m², which was 24% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict described the asking price as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
How many rooms does this apartment have and what is the layout?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over four floors. It is located on the fourth floor and has a balcony. The living area was 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The home is heated by block heating and has roof insulation.
What is the monthly homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €273. This was stated in the listing as the service costs for the apartment. The home was offered in full ownership, meaning there was no ground lease to account for.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The apartment has energy label C. The home had roof insulation and was heated by block heating, which were the installations stated in the listing.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate indications show low risk for pluvial flooding, low current flood risk and low flood risk for 2050. Current heat stress is low, but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
A SPAR express is about 215 metres away, making it the nearest option for everyday groceries. A full SPAR is roughly 935 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is just over a kilometre from the home. There are 26 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice in the wider area.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest school is the Gooise Scholenfederatie secondary school, about 340 metres away. Basisschool Vondelschool and the A. Roland Holst College are both around 570 metres from the home, and the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is about 665 metres away. There are 64 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stops on the Schuttersweg and Loosdrechtseweg, served by lines 1 and 121, are about 330 and 380 metres away respectively. Hilversum train station is roughly 1.9 kilometres from the home. The nearest hospital, Tergooi MC, is about 3.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Hilversum, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident calls the area "busy but charming", another mentions "good accessibility" with supermarkets and the train station within reasonable distance, and a third describes a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
