Voorburg Noord noord, Leidschendam-Voorburg
NeighbourhoodThis 1928 apartment on the Van de Wateringelaan sits in a leafy part of Voorburg, where the streets are lined with mature trees and early 20th-century architecture. At €425,000, the asking price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €401,583, but that reflects the home's good condition and energy label C. For context, apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg typically sell for around €5,370 per m², and this one comes in at about €5,822 per m², on the high side, but not out of step with the market.
The neighbourhood Voorburg Noord noord is a densely populated area with a very strong urban feel (over 4,400 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages, with a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds and a fair number of students and young professionals. The housing stock is almost entirely pre-war (89% built before 1945), and most homes are apartments. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: a lively, central pocket of Voorburg with plenty going on.
Your daily routine here is well served. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and SPAR are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Parachute, is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leidschendam-Voorburg keeps the area well maintained, and the park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, perfect for a quick escape from the urban bustle.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Brix Makelaars - Voorburg. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
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van de Wateringelaan 79, Voorburg
Data from Voorburg Noord noord
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About van de Wateringelaan 79, Voorburg
The asking price of €425,000 is about 6% above the average sold price in the neighbourhood (€400,740) and above the median of €367,250. However, the price per m² (€5,822) is only slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,370. Given the good energy label C and the pre-war character, the price is on the high side but not unreasonable for a well-maintained apartment in this location.
The home has energy label C, which is decent for a 1928 apartment. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label C and 62.5% have a lower label (D or worse). So this apartment is more efficient than many pre-war homes in the area, meaning lower heating costs than average for the building period.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to The Hague, Leiden or other cities straightforward without needing a car.
Voorburg Noord noord is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young professionals and students, with many one-person households. The housing stock is mostly pre-war apartments, and the area has a residential feel with shops, restaurants and a park within walking distance. Crime is moderate, with 99 incidents recorded.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The primary school De Parachute is 384 m away (a five-minute walk), and secondary schools like Sint-Maartenscollege (841 m) and Gymnasium Novum (955 m) are about a ten-minute walk. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 671 m, just around the corner. A Jumbo and a SPAR are also within a couple of streets away (890 m and 929 m respectively). For daily shopping, you have several options within a ten-minute walk.
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