Vaartweg 26A2
Centrum, Hilversum
AreaA classic upper apartment in the heart of Hilversum
This 1935 upper apartment sits on the Vaartweg, a busy road right in the centre of Hilversum. With three rooms spread over two floors, it is a compact home with a lived-in feel. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Hilversum.
What the home offers
The apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom, with a living area of 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 67 m². It is a second-floor walk-up with full ownership, double glazing and block heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €150. The agent notes the home is on a busy road and in the centre, which is worth weighing up.
Life in the Centrum
Hilversum's Centrum is a compact, busy district where most households are single people, and the average household size is 1.7. Residents across the municipality of Hilversum give their living environment an average of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident calls it "busy but charming", while another mentions "good accessibility" with supermarkets and the train station within reasonable distance. A third review notes it is a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". The reviews cover the whole municipality, so they describe the wider area rather than this street specifically. For a sense of the immediate surroundings, the municipality of Hilversum page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. Aldi is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is a five-minute walk, and the Violenschool is just around the corner. The GP practice Sonnenschein is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is on your doorstep. Bus stops on the Boomberglaan and Oude Torenstraat are just around the corner, with lines 1, 121 and others. Hilversum station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €287,000, and the asking price sits 4% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 67%, from €172,000 to €287,000. Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 67 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 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 via Eerenberg Makelaars & Taxateurs B.V. 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.
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About Vaartweg 26A2, Hilversum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €275,000 is 49% below the average asking price in the Centrum neighbourhood, which is €543,391. The price per square metre is also lower than the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is priced sharply compared with other homes currently on the market in this area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 67 m². It is an upper apartment on the second floor, with a volume of 235 m³. The home has double glazing and block heating.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €287,000. The asking price of €275,000 sits 4% below that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen 67%, from €172,000 in 2020 to €287,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. The home was built in 1935, before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Aldi is the nearest supermarket at about 390 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 490 metres and Dirk at 526 metres. Hoogvliet is at 698 metres and SPAR express at 817 metres. All are within easy walking distance, making daily grocery shopping straightforward from this central location.
How far is the nearest train station?
Hilversum station is about 940 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Several bus stops are even closer, including Hilversum, Boomberglaan at 165 metres and Hilversum, Oude Torenstraat at 167 metres, with lines 1, 5, 6, 106 and 121 serving the area. The station offers connections to the wider region.
What do residents say about living in Hilversum?
Residents across the municipality of Hilversum give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as "busy but charming", another mentions "good accessibility" with supermarkets and the train station nearby, and a third calls it a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". These reviews cover the municipality as a whole.
