A bright apartment on the edge of Delft
This three-room apartment on Van Embdenstraat 38 sits in the Schoemakerplantage neighbourhood, a quiet residential pocket within the Wippolder district of Delft. Built in 2009, the home is part of a modern complex and comes with an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €495,000 is 42% below the average asking price of €858,333 for homes in this neighbourhood, a comparison that puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €5,066, and this apartment is listed at €5,000 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth noting that the current supply of homes for sale in this neighbourhood is limited, with only three properties available. You can browse other apartments in Delft to see what else is on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment is a tussenverdieping, or intermediate floor, located on the third living floor of the building. According to the agent, it has three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a single floor, with a volume of 347 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 103 m². The home is fully insulated, with wall insulation, floor insulation, and double glazing, and it is heated by underfloor heating throughout, powered by a heat pump with heat recovery. The property is situated along a busy road, within a residential area, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €19,428 per year, which covers the shared costs of the building.
Life in Schoemakerplantage
Schoemakerplantage is a compact neighbourhood with a young population, where 58% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and more than half of households are single-person. Residents of the wider Wippolder district give their living environment an average score of 7.73 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I get along well with the people," while another notes, "Good atmosphere, nice people." A third resident, describing the area as a "Perfect location for a student," adds: "It is quiet, no bikes stolen, and a very nice location and good rent." The neighbourhood itself has a small housing stock, with 970 homes, and all of them were built after 2010, according to CBS data. For a closer look at what this area offers, you can read more about the Schoemakerplantage neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with a PLUS a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, the International School Delft (ISD), is a ten-minute walk, and the Prins Mauritsschool is just beyond. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Van Miert en Damen is a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Delfgauw, is just under a kilometre from the home. For public transport, the bus stop Delft, Prof. Krausstraat is just around the corner, serving line 455, while the Mekelpark stop offers lines 40, 172, and 69. The nearest train station, Delft Campus, is 1.5 kilometres away, and the Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis hospital is about 2.8 kilometres from the home. The municipality of Delft as a whole has a range of facilities, and you can explore them further via the municipality of Delft. Regarding address-level risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home, the noise from road traffic is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is at 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 35 dB Lden, both below the standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through VERRA Makelaars, including their own website and a listing on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Embdenstraat 38, Delft
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 is 42% below the average asking price of €858,333 for homes currently for sale in Schoemakerplantage. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,066, while this apartment is listed at €5,000 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 99 m². Only three homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood, so the sample is small.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and is located on a single floor, the third living floor of the building. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 103 m². The volume is 347 cubic metres. The home is a tussenverdieping, or intermediate floor, within a residential complex.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs for heating and hot water are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The property is fully insulated, with wall insulation, floor insulation, and double glazing, and it is heated by underfloor heating throughout, powered by a heat pump with heat recovery. These features contribute to the home's energy performance.
Is there a homeowners' association fee for this apartment?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €19,428 per year, which works out to approximately €1,619 per month. This fee covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the building's exterior.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is determined annually by the municipality. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation. You can find the WOZ value in the annual tax assessment from the municipality.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, which are area-level indications, the noise from road traffic is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is at 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 35 dB Lden, both below the standards. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still assessed as low. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of the specific foundation of this home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address, which are area-level indications, show that the risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. The current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050 are both low. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and for 2050. These are general indications for the area, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 176 metres, which is on your doorstep. A PLUS is at 760 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 933 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. A Jumbo is at 1,345 metres and a Lidl at 1,609 metres. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius of the home.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the International School Delft (ISD) at 623 metres, followed by the Prins Mauritsschool at 760 metres and the Cornelis Musiusschool at 889 metres. The Openbare Basisschool De Meander is at 1,053 metres and Het Spectrum at 1,071 metres. There are 59 schools within a 5-kilometre radius, including secondary schools.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Delft, Prof. Krausstraat at 333 metres, serving line 455. The Mekelpark stop at 392 metres offers lines 40, 172, and 69. The nearest train station is Delft Campus at 1,478 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Schoemakerplantage has 1,765 residents, with a young population: 58% are between 25 and 45 years old, and 18% are under 15. More than half of households (56%) are single-person, and 22% are households with children. The average household size is 1.8 people. The housing stock consists of 970 homes, all built after 2010, according to CBS data.
