A practical apartment in Babberspolder Oost
This apartment on Van Der Duyn Van Maasdamlaan 126A sits in Babberspolder Oost, a post-war neighbourhood in Vlaardingen where the streets are lined with similar homes from the 1950s. With 4595 residents, the area has a mix of households, and many families with children call it home. The asking price of €269,000 is 22% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €346,179. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,815, while this home is listed at €4,719 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at apartments in Vlaardingen, this one is priced keenly compared to the neighbourhood average.
The home itself
Built in 1956, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 57 m², while the BAG registration records 59 m². The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was listed for sale on 5 November 2026.
Life in Babberspolder Oost
Residents of the district of Vlaardinger Ambacht, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood. I've been living here for 6 years with my brother, father and mother. As soon as we arrived, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood. There are also many children living here, which I like." Another resident notes: "Easy and nice. Good experience, nice neighbourhood and everything is nearby." A third resident is less positive, mentioning "a lot of noise" and "street dirt." With only six reviews, these are individual impressions rather than a broad consensus. The neighbourhood has a relatively young population, with 22% of residents under 15. For more on the area, see the Babberspolder Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Boon's Markt is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away, so groceries are never far. For primary education, Avonturijn, IKC Jan Ligthart, and Jenaplan Vlaardingen Basisschool are all within a five-minute walk. The GP practice De Hogen Hoed and Apotheek de Polder are both just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop V.d. Duyn v. Maasdamlaan, served by lines 56 and 156, is a couple of streets away, and metro station Vlaardingen Oost on line B is also nearby. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.3 km away. All of this is part of the municipality of Vlaardingen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €221,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €136,000 to €221,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars Den Haag and their listing on Pararius.
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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 Van Der Duyn Van Maasdamlaan 126A, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €269,000 is 22% above the WOZ value of €221,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 22% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €346,179. This comparison is based on the figures provided.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home was built in 1956 and has an energy label C. No garden, balcony, or garage is mentioned in the listing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €221,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 62%, from €136,000 in 2020 to €221,000 in 2025. The asking price is 22% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 21 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1956, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Boon's Markt is about 631 metres away, and Aldi is about 670 metres away, so both are within a short walk. Lidl is about 1.2 km away, and Coop and Dirk are about 1.4 km away. In total, there are 34 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Avonturijn, IKC Jan Ligthart, and Jenaplan Vlaardingen Basisschool are all about 334 metres away. Het Christal is about 482 metres away. For secondary education, Lentiz | Groen van Prinstererlyceum is about 511 metres away. In total, there are 73 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop V.d. Duyn v. Maasdamlaan, served by lines 56 and 156, is about 217 metres away. Metro station Vlaardingen Oost on line B is about 341 metres away. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.3 km away. These options provide connections to the wider region.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district of Vlaardinger Ambacht give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where they were welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood. Another mentions that everything is nearby. A third resident notes noise and street dirt. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
