A quiet apartment in Boomberg
This two-room apartment on Vaartweg sits in a calm part of Hilversum, where the streets are lined with trees and the pace is relaxed. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and the neighbourhood. At €641 per month, the rent was well below the neighbourhood average of €2,133, which made it a keen option for anyone looking at apartments in Hilversum. This home has not been online since 1 October 2026.
The Boomberg neighbourhood
Boomberg is a safe, familiar area, according to the two residents who reviewed it. One says, "You can easily get home without worries," while another notes, "It's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here." The area has a mix of ages, with a good share of older residents and many single-person households. It feels established and quiet, with a strong sense of community. For more on the area, see the Boomberg neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Dirk are a short walk away, so you can pick up groceries without much fuss. For school runs, the Violenschool is a five-minute walk, and the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is practically on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is just around the corner for a bit of green. This part of Hilversum has everything you need within reach, all part of the municipality of Hilversum.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Van der Linden.
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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 42-011, Hilversum
Was €641 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was €641 per month, which was about 70% below the average rent in Boomberg of €2,133. The floor area is 46 m², smaller than the neighbourhood average of 93 m². Given the size and the rent, it was on the low side compared to other rentals in the area, making it a budget-friendly option.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about 472 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Other options include Albert Heijn at 641 metres and Dirk at 658 metres, so you have several choices within a short stroll.
What schools are nearby?
The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum, a secondary school, is about 192 metres away. For primary education, the Violenschool is at 490 metres and the Paulusschool at 678 metres. There are also other schools within a kilometre, so families have options.
How is the neighbourhood for safety?
Residents give Boomberg high marks for safety. One review says, "It's a safe neighbourhood and nothing happens here," and another mentions, "You can easily get home without worries." The overall review score is 8.19 out of 10, based on two reviews.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Van der Linden had published only the street and price on their site.
