A bright apartment on the edge of the Bentwoud
This apartment sits on the eighth floor of a modern complex, right where the city meets the Bentwoud forest. The building dates from 2012 and carries an A+ energy label, so it is an efficient home. With a living area of 95 square metres, it is a comfortable size for a couple or a small family. The asking price of €407,000 is about 40% below the average asking price of €679,836 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For a sense of what else is on offer, have a look at apartments in Zoetermeer.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 95 square metres, while the BAG registration records 94 square metres. The home is on the eighth floor, so it will have views over the surrounding area. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively modest energy costs.
Living in Oosterheem-Noord-Oost
Residents here give their neighbourhood a solid 7.94 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "We live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season! The Bentwoud in particular is excellently maintained!!!" Another adds: "Everything is easily accessible. Schools, shops, doctors. Beautiful walking/cycling routes. Quite a quiet residential area." The neighbourhood is home to about 16,000 people, and the housing stock is mostly post-1990, with a third built after 2010. It is a strongly urban area, with an address density of over 2,000 per square kilometre. For more on the area, see the Oosterheem-Noord-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Hoogvliet supermarket is on your doorstep, just 87 metres away, with an Aldi just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC Florence Nightingale is a five-minute walk, and De Oranjerie is just beyond that. The GP practice Fallaux en Van der Tang is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is even closer,. Tram line 4 stops at Oosterheem, a couple of streets away, and bus line 165 is a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station, Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, is about 2.6 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is nothing to report on that front. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 51 dB, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Immomatch.
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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 Westerschelde 256, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €407,000 is about 40% below the average asking price of €679,836 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,752, while this home is listed at €4,284 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area. So it is priced on the low side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the eighth floor of the building. The living area is listed as 95 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 square metres. The volume is 311 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient homes. The label is a good indicator of the home's energy performance, but it does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. If you need it, you can find it in the municipality's records.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise is 51 dB, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB and aircraft noise is 30 dB, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still considered low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific property.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The area-level climate data shows a low risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) and a medium current flood risk, which drops to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not a prediction for this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just 87 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. An Aldi is also very close, at 87 metres, and a Jumbo is 193 metres away. For a wider choice, an Albert Heijn and a Lidl are about 1.7 kilometres from the home.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within easy reach. IKC Florence Nightingale is 296 metres away, De Oranjerie is 323 metres, and De Oostwijzer Orion is 407 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 3.2 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 4 stops at Oosterheem, about 191 metres away. Bus line 165 stops at Zoetermeer, Gouderakstraat, about 618 metres away. There is also a tram and bus stop at Willem Dreeslaan, about 631 metres away, served by lines 4 and N6. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, about 2.6 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.94 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "We live in a beautiful apartment on the Bentwoud and enjoy it every day in every season!" Another notes: "Everything is easily accessible. Schools, shops, doctors. Beautiful walking/cycling routes. Quite a quiet residential area."
