A pre-war apartment in a lively part of Vlaardingen
This apartment on the Verheijstraat sits in the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood, part of the Centrum district of Vlaardingen. The area is lively and child-friendly, with all basic amenities close at hand. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €374,596. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Vlaardingen sits at a different level, so this home stands out in the local market.
The home itself
Built in 1935, this apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 91 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 90 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is located on the second floor. The property is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold payment already bought off, so there is no ongoing ground rent.
Life in Vettenoordse Polder Oost
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area" with "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities". Another notes that "everything is easily accessible. It's lively and child-friendly. All basic amenities are available." The same resident mentions that litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. A third resident appreciates the green field with a playground near their apartment block, but finds parking difficult after half past six in the evening. The neighbourhood has around 5,450 inhabitants, and about 48% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Vettenoordse Polder Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Lidl a ten-minute walk. KC Het Visnet primary school is a five-minute walk, and IKC Van Kampen is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Verstappen, a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Walrave pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, a metro stop with line B is just around the corner, and bus stops at Liesveldviaduct with lines 2, 56, 126 and 156 are a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5 km away. The hospital Franciscus Vlietland is in Schiedam, a short drive. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Vlaardingen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €271,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €169,000 to €271,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 38 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars Den Haag.
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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 Verheijstraat 129, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €275,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €374,596. The price per square metre is €3,056, which is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €3,601 per m². The price verdict is therefore 'keen' compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 91 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 90 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The volume is 311 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €271,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 60%, from €169,000 in 2020 to €271,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1935, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 437 metres away. Albert Heijn is at 717 metres, and Lidl at 876 metres. There are also two Dirk stores within 1.6 km. All are within easy walking distance or a short bike ride.
What public transport options are available?
A metro stop with line B is about 353 metres away. Bus stops at Liesveldviaduct, with lines 2, 56, 126 and 156, are about 727 metres away, and another stop with line 826 is at 731 metres. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.3 km away.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the property.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident mentions a 'green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area' with 'beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities'. Another notes that 'everything is easily accessible. It's lively and child-friendly.' Some mention parking difficulties in the evening.
Is there a risk of flooding in this area?
The flood risk is low, both currently and in 2050, according to area-level data. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, meaning that during intense rainfall, waterlogging could occur. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
