A bright apartment in the heart of Delft
This apartment on Westvest 23 sits in the lively centre of Delft, where the canals and historic streets set the tone. The home is on the third floor and enjoys a free view, with the bustle of the city just outside. At €795,000, the asking price is 54% above the average asking price of €514,800 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the 10 properties listed in the area. The living area of 140 m² is 61% larger than the neighbourhood average of 87 m². If you are weighing up options, it helps to see how this price compares with other [apartments in Delft].
Inside the home
Built in 1994, this apartment offers 140 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 136 m². It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR+ glass, and it is heated by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. There is a parking space in the underground garage, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €292.
Life in Centrum-Zuidwest
Centrum-Zuidwest is a compact neighbourhood within Delft's historic Binnenstad, where most residents live alone and the average household size is just 1.3 people. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.81, based on 11 reviews. One resident describes it as a "pleasant and cosy neighbourhood", adding that it is quiet with everything you need nearby, though parking can be a hassle. Another resident appreciates the "good fine safe haven" but notes that rubbish near the containers can attract vermin. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not this specific street. For more on the area, see [the Centrum-Zuidwest neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For schools, the Freinetschool Delft is a ten-minute walk away, and the Scholencombinatie Delfland (Grotius) secondary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk NieuwDelft, is just around the corner, and the Hof van Delft Apotheek is a five-minute walk. Public transport is excellent: the tram stop at Delft Station is on your doorstep with lines 1, 19 and N5, and the bus stops at Station Delft are a couple of streets away with numerous lines. Delft train station itself is a five-minute walk. For a broader view of the surroundings, see [the municipality of Delft].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €673,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 18% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 19%, from €565,000 to €673,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is medium.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Silfhout & Hogetoorn Wereldmakelaars and other platforms.
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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 Westvest 23, Delft
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €795,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €673,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 19%, from €565,000 to €673,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 140 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 136 m². The home is on the third floor and has a free view. There is a parking space in the underground garage. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €292.
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 labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR+ glass. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. Additionally, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are factual indications and do not constitute a diagnosis of this property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications. They do not reflect the actual sound insulation of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just 96 metres away, which is on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn to go is 156 metres away, and a full Albert Heijn is 327 metres away. There are also other options within a short walk, including another Albert Heijn at 516 metres and an Ekoplaza at 529 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several schools are within walking distance. The Freinetschool Delft, a primary school, is 569 metres away, and the Max Havelaar Kindcentrum is 623 metres away. For secondary education, the Scholencombinatie Delfland (Grotius) is 494 metres away, and the Christelijk Lyceum Delft is 522 metres away. These distances are measured in a straight line from the property.
How far is the nearest train station?
Delft train station is just 210 metres from this apartment, which is about a five-minute walk. The tram stop at Delft Station is even closer, at 61 metres, with lines 1, 19 and N5. The bus stops at Station Delft are 168 and 174 metres away, with numerous bus lines. This makes public transport connections very accessible.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.81 out of 10, based on 11 reviews. One resident describes it as a "pleasant and cosy neighbourhood", noting it is quiet with everything you need nearby, though parking can be a hassle. Another resident appreciates the "good fine safe haven" but mentions that rubbish near containers can attract vermin. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not this specific street.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,679, based on the agent's stated living area of 140 m². The average asking price per square metre for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €6,075. This means the price per square metre for this apartment is below the neighbourhood average, even though the total price is higher because of the larger living area.
