van brakellaan 33
Zeeheldenkwartier · 1215 PE Hilversum
A quiet corner of Hilversum
Van Brakellaan 33 sits in the Zeeheldenkwartier, a residential pocket of Hilversum's Zuid district where the streets are lined with post-war housing. The apartment itself dates from 1958 and carries an energy label C. At €215,000, the asking price sat well below the average for apartments in Hilversum, and it was also 51% under the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €434,932. That puts this home on the sharp side of the market. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The apartment itself
The listing gave the living area as 75 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the layout, outdoor space, or installations. What is known is the year of construction, 1958, and the energy label C. The price per square metre worked out at €2,867 based on the BAG area.
Life in the Zeeheldenkwartier
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", adding that "things can always be better in my opinion". Another notes the "good accessibility", saying that "within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station". The neighbourhood itself counts around 4,300 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what the Zeeheldenkwartier neighbourhood has to offer, the local page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Lwj van Hasseltschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Montessorischool Zuid is close by too. Eedenburgh Huisartsen and the BENU pharmacy are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus line 104 stops at Hilversum, Chatham on your doorstep, and Hilversum Sportpark station is a short trip away. All of this sits within the municipality of Hilversum.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €310,000, and the asking price sat 31% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €216,000 to €310,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, 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
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Kalwij Vastgoed.
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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 van brakellaan 33, Hilversum
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 was 31% below the WOZ value of €310,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The gap between the two was a fact of the listing, and what it meant for the eventual sale price was for the market to decide.
What was the price per square metre for this apartment?
Based on the BAG-registered living area of 75 m², the price per square metre was €2,867. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre was €4,920, so this apartment sat well below that figure. The asking price was also 51% under the neighbourhood average asking price of €434,932.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
The energy label C indicates the home's energy performance as registered. It was not the most efficient label, so heating costs would be moderate compared to homes with better labels. The listing did not state any specific insulation features, so the label stood on its own as a fact about the property.
What is the WOZ value development over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €216,000 to €310,000. The value increased steadily in the early years, dipped slightly in 2024, and then rose again to its current level. The reference date for the latest valuation is 1 January 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 20 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. The home was built in 1958, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 414 metres away, roughly a five-minute walk. A second Albert Heijn is at 978 metres, and a Lidl is just over a kilometre away. In total there are 23 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are near this apartment?
The Lwj van Hasseltschool primary school is about 295 metres away, and the Montessorischool Zuid is at 322 metres. The Openbare Basisschool Elckerlyc is at 535 metres. For secondary education, the Alberdingk Thijm Scholen location is also at 295 metres. There are 62 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 104 stops at Hilversum, Chatham about 155 metres away, with additional stops at Karel Doormanlaan and Nieuw Zuid nearby. The nearest train station is Hilversum Sportpark at 2.26 kilometres. The bus stop is on your doorstep, making it easy to get around without a car.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Hilversum, residents give an average score of 7.61 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident calls the area "busy but charming", while another highlights the "good accessibility" with supermarkets and the train station within reasonable distance. A third mentions a "safe neighbourhood" with occasional nuisance from young people.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Zeeheldenkwartier has around 4,300 inhabitants. About 47% of households are single-person households, and 30% are households with children. The age spread is fairly even, with 28% aged 25 to 45 and 26% aged 45 to 65. The housing stock is predominantly apartments, with 55% owner-occupied homes.
