Centrum, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Vliet Zuidzijde sits right in the centre of Rijnsburg, a village that feels both historic and lived-in. With 58 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a compact home with character. The asking price of €285,000 is in line with what you'd expect for an apartment of this size in Katwijk, where apartments in Katwijk are generally priced similarly.
Centrum is the bustling core of Rijnsburg, with a mix of shops, cafés and services just steps away. The neighbourhood has 1,740 residents, with a notable share of older residents (27% aged 65+) and many single-person households. It's a dense, urban village centre with an address density of over 2,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data alone. The neighbourhood Centrum is compact and walkable.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Coop and Hoogvliet are a couple of streets away. The Koningin Emmaschool and Koningin Wilhelminaschool are both a five-minute walk, while the Visser 't Hooft Lyceum for secondary education is also within easy reach. The municipality Katwijk manages the wider area, which includes the nearby dunes and beach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Geurts Makelaars, Hypotheken en Verzekeringen.
Details of this home
Vliet Zuidzijde 15B, Rijnsburg
Data from Centrum
38 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Vliet Zuidzijde 15B, Rijnsburg
At 58 m² and with energy label D, the price of €285,000 is in line with the market for apartments in Katwijk. The home is from 1920, so it has character but also older features. Without comparable sales data for the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not priced above the typical range for this type of property in the area.
Centrum is the lively heart of Rijnsburg, with a high density of addresses and a mix of ages. There are many single-person households and a significant number of residents over 65. The area has a village-centre feel with shops and services within walking distance. Crime figures show 132 incidents, which is moderate for a centre.
The nearest train station is 5 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus or car to reach it. The station is likely in a neighbouring town, but the listing does not specify which one.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Koningin Emmaschool and Koningin Wilhelminaschool. For secondary education, the Visser 't Hooft Lyceum is about 300 metres away. In total, there are 56 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
Energy label D means the home is moderately efficient. You can expect higher energy bills than a modern home with label A or B, but it's not the worst. The 1920 construction means the building likely has single glazing and less insulation, so heating costs could be significant in winter.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it's likely this apartment has no private outdoor space. The nearest park or public garden is 1.4 km away.
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