Van Riebeeckkwartier, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Linschotenlaan sits in a quiet part of Hilversum, with a good balance of privacy and everyday convenience. Built in 1990 and carrying an A energy label, it keeps running costs low while offering a comfortable 77 m² of living space. The asking price of €349,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €325,500, especially given the efficient layout and modern insulation. For context, apartments in Hilversum tend to vary widely, but this one stands out for its energy performance.
The neighbourhood Van Riebeeckkwartier is a fairly dense urban area with around 3,690 residents, many of them single-person households. It scores an 8.16 out of 10 from four reviews. One resident says: "Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway." Another notes: "It's a nice neighbourhood but lately there are more dealers in the area which makes me feel a bit unsafe." A third adds: "Fairly safe neighbourhood. More nature, plants and flowers needed. More neighbourhood police needed." The area has a mix of ages, with a notable share of 25-45 year olds, and the housing stock is predominantly pre-1970, though this apartment is from 1990.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including OBS De Windkanter and KinderCampus Hilversum, as well as a secondary school, Groot Goylant, a couple of streets away. The municipality Hilversum offers a good range of amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and a park or public garden within a couple of streets.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Schotsman Makelaardij and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, so you can rely on the information above.
Details of this home
Van Linschotenlaan 77, Hilversum
Very good · 4 residents
Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood but lately there are more dealers in the area which makes me feel a bit unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly safe neighbourhood. More nature, plants and flowers needed. More neighbourhood police needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet and safe neighbourhood
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24 within 5 km
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About Van Linschotenlaan 77, Hilversum
The asking price of €349,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €325,500, but the apartment is larger than average (77 m² vs 71 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare in the area where only 14.3% of homes have label A. Given the efficient layout and low energy costs, the price is in line with the market.
This apartment has an A energy label, meaning it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes. In the Van Riebeeckkwartier, only 14.3% of homes have label A, while 42.9% have label D or lower, so this is a strong point.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht straightforward without needing a car.
PLUS is 395 metres away, just around the corner, and SPAR express is 761 metres away, a couple of streets further. For a wider selection, Lidl is 1.3 km away and Albert Heijn is 1.7 km away.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: OBS De Windkanter (242 m) and KinderCampus Hilversum (330 m). For secondary education, Groot Goylant is 381 m away. All are within a five-minute walk.
Residents give the neighbourhood a safety score of 8.16 out of 10. One resident says it is "fairly safe" but notes more police presence would help. Another mentions recent dealers making them feel a bit unsafe. Overall, it is considered a pleasant area with good accessibility.
Currently, there are 20 apartments for sale in the Van Riebeeckkwartier, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €475,000. The average price per m² is €4,675, so this apartment at €4,532 per m² is slightly below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van Riebeeckkwartier