Rivierenbuurt, Velsen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Waalstraat sits in a neighbourhood that feels a bit rough around the edges, but the home itself is a bright spot. Built in 2002 with energy label A, it's a well-insulated, efficient place, a contrast to some of the older housing stock nearby. At €349,000 for 71 m², the price is in line with what you'd expect for an apartment in Velsen.
The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt gets mixed reviews from its residents. One says: "Many houses are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs." Another adds: "The neighbourhood has gone downhill, a lot of crime. People themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here." It's a densely populated area (over 3,000 addresses per km²) with many single-person households and a relatively low homeownership rate of 12%.
For groceries, you have a Vomar just around the corner and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. An Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Het Kompas and De Vliegende Hollander, both about a five-minute walk. The municipality Velsen offers parks and green spaces nearby, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away.
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Details of this home
Waalstraat 105E, Ijmuiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone. My house is okay, it just should have been in a different location.
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About Waalstraat 105E, Ijmuiden
At 71 m² with energy label A and a 2002 build year, the price of €349,000 is in line with the market for similar apartments in Velsen. The home is modern and efficient, which adds value compared to older, poorly insulated properties in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. This is a strong point, especially in a neighbourhood where many older homes have poor insulation.
Residents have raised concerns about crime. One review mentions living in a 'risk area' and that the neighbourhood has 'gone downhill, a lot of crime.' The CBS data shows 89 total crimes recorded, but no further breakdown is available. It's worth being aware of this.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would likely need a bus or bike to reach it.
Yes, several primary schools are within a short walk, including Het Kompas and De Vliegende Hollander (both about 600 m). There's also a special primary school, De Boekanier, at a similar distance. Secondary schools are about 1.1 km away.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt
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