A friendly port city apartment
This apartment sits in Babberspolder West, a lively part of Vlaardingen where residents give their neighbourhood a solid 7.88 out of 10. The home is a portiekflat built in 1956, with a living area of 64 square metres. At €255,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €400,056, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Vlaardingen.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over a single floor. It comes with a combi boiler for heating and is held on ground lease, with an annual canon of €34.94. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €180. The home has been listed since 26 August 2026.
Life in Babberspolder West
Residents here describe the area as cosy and welcoming. One resident says: "As soon as we arrived, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood." Another notes: "Good experience, nice neighbourhood and everything is nearby." A third mentions that while there are often fun things to do, there are also negatives, such as the bin shelter being closed off. Based on five reviews, the average score is 7.88. The neighbourhood counts around 4,820 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. Homes here sell on average within 20 days. This is the Babberspolder West neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice De Hogen Hoed is on your doorstep, with Apotheek de Polder pharmacy just around the corner. Three primary schools, Avonturijn, IKC Jan Ligthart and Jenaplan Vlaardingen Basisschool, are all a couple of streets away. For groceries, Boon's Markt and Aldi are just around the corner, with Lidl a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at V.d. Duyn v. Maasdamlaan and Rotterdamseweg, served by lines 56 and 156, are just around the corner. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.5 kilometres away. The municipality of Vlaardingen offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €236,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 8% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €130,000 to €236,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 65 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate data shows medium pluvial flooding risk, low flood risk now and in 2050, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including SAS 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 Hogendorplaan 152D, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €255,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €236,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €130,000 to €236,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekflat has four rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over a single floor. The living area is 64 square metres, with a volume of 202 cubic metres. The home is held on ground lease with an annual canon of €34.94, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €180.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes. The home is heated by a combi boiler. No further energy-related installations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Babberspolder West?
Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88. One resident says: "As soon as we arrived, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood." Another notes: "Good experience, nice neighbourhood and everything is nearby." A third mentions that while there are often fun things to do, there are also negatives, such as the bin shelter being closed off.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 17 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 39 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1956, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for buildings constructed before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
The area-level climate data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Boon's Markt and Aldi are both just around the corner, with Lidl a ten-minute walk away. Three primary schools, Avonturijn, IKC Jan Ligthart and Jenaplan Vlaardingen Basisschool, are all a couple of streets away. The GP practice De Hogen Hoed and Apotheek de Polder pharmacy are both on your doorstep.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at V.d. Duyn v. Maasdamlaan and Rotterdamseweg, both served by lines 56 and 156, are just around the corner. A third stop, Station N.S. Vlaardigen Oost, is a five-minute walk away and is served by lines 2, 56, 126 and 156. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.5 kilometres away.
How does this home compare with others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €255,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €400,056. The living area of 64 square metres is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 92 square metres. Homes in this neighbourhood sell on average within 20 days.
