A tenth-floor home with open views
This apartment on the Westerschelde sits on the tenth floor of a building in Oosterheem-Centrum, Zoetermeer, with an open position and free views. The home was built in 2012 and is offered for €421,000. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price of €451,000 in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently five apartments for sale in the area, with prices ranging from €392,000 to €590,000. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's publication.
A practical layout with a balcony
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². The home has a balcony and a parking space, and it is fully insulated with a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €332.32. The volume of the home is 332 m³.
Living in Oosterheem-Centrum
Residents of the district of Oosterheem give their living environment an average score of 7.94, 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 resident adds: "Everything is easily accessible. Schools, shops, doctors. Beautiful walking/cycling routes. Quite a quiet residential area." The district has about 1,200 inhabitants, with a relatively large share of residents aged 65 and over. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Oosterheem-Centrum neighbourhood, where the housing stock is relatively new, with all homes built after 2010.
Daily life and getting around
For daily groceries, the Hoogvliet and Aldi are on your doorstep, with the Jumbo just around the corner. Primary schools IKC Florence Nightingale and De Oranjerie are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Fallaux en Van der Tang, just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek GC Oosterheem is on your doorstep. Tram stop Oosterheem, served by line 4, is just around the corner, and bus line 165 stops at Zoetermeer, Gouderakstraat, a ten-minute walk away. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, about 2.6 km from the home. This is all part of the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €426,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €249,000 to €426,000. According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 39 dB Lden, from rail traffic 33 dB Lden, and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The area-level indication for pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Immomatch and Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Westerschelde 265, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €421,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €426,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also keen compared with the average asking price of €451,000 for homes in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². The home has a balcony and a parking space, and it is fully insulated with a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €426,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €249,000 to €426,000. The asking price is 1% below the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 39 dB Lden, from rail traffic 33 dB Lden, and from air traffic 30 dB Lden. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Hoogvliet and Aldi are within 100 metres, and the Jumbo is about 180 metres away. Primary schools IKC Florence Nightingale and De Oranjerie are both within 400 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Fallaux en Van der Tang, about 126 metres away, and the pharmacy is just 55 metres from the home.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Oosterheem, served by line 4, is about 183 metres away. Bus line 165 stops at Zoetermeer, Gouderakstraat, about 629 metres away. The nearest train station is Lansingerland-Zoetermeer, approximately 2.6 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Oosterheem give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on six reviews. One resident mentions the well-maintained Bentwoud and feeling safe, while another highlights the easy access to schools, shops, and doctors, as well as beautiful walking and cycling routes.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is missing.
