A social-rent apartment in a village setting
This apartment on Vinkenbaan sits in the quiet Tuindorp neighbourhood of Heiloo, a village that feels both calm and connected. At 45 m², the floor area was 29% larger than the neighbourhood average for rentals, which was a nice bonus. The rent was €548 per month, which was well below the local average of €875, a keen price for a social-rent home. For context, you can compare with other apartments in Heiloo. This home has not been online since 31 July 2026.
Tuindorp: a friendly village within reach of the city
Tuindorp is a small, organic neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as 'Everything you need in a village next to the city', adding: 'It's a very nice little village, grown organically with lovely people who were born and raised here. I enjoy cycling through it and everything is within reach.' The area has a mix of ages, with many older residents and a fair number of families. Most homes are single-family houses, and the streets feel green and spacious. This is the Tuindorp neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Daily life on Vinkenbaan
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making Alkmaar and Amsterdam easy to reach. The sea is half an hour by bike. All this falls within the municipality of Heiloo.
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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 Vinkenbaan 38, Heiloo
Was €548 a fair rent for this apartment?
Yes, €548 was well below the average rent in Tuindorp, which was €875. The apartment was social housing, so the rent was capped. At 45 m², it was also larger than the neighbourhood average of 35 m² for rentals, making it good value.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is mid-range: it is not the most efficient, but also not the least. Expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depended on your usage.
How is the neighbourhood Tuindorp?
Tuindorp is a quiet, friendly village neighbourhood. One resident says: 'It's a very nice little village, grown organically with lovely people... everything is within reach.' It has a mix of ages, with many older residents and families. The area feels safe and green.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner (142 m). Other supermarkets like Vomar and Ekoplaza are about a ten-minute walk. Primary schools such as Benedictusschool Kindcentrum are within a five-minute walk, and secondary school PCC Heiloo is about 640 m away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Alkmaar in about 15 minutes and Amsterdam in half an hour.
Is this apartment suitable for a single person or a couple?
With 45 m² and one bedroom (not stated but typical for this size), it is well suited for a single person or a couple. The neighbourhood has many single-person households (335 out of 710), so it fits the local profile.
