A bright apartment in the heart of Bussum
This apartment on Wilhelminaplantsoen 35 sits right in the centre of Bussum, with a free view and the buzz of the town around the corner. Built in 1992, it is a portiekflat on the third floor, and the energy label A points to an efficient home. The asking price of €569,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €504,434. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €5,695, while this home is listed at €7,203 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Gooise Meren, this one stands out for its central setting.
The home itself
Inside, the apartment offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 79 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 76 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and you have full ownership. There is a balcony and a parking space, and the property is located on the third floor. The volume of the home is 240 m³, giving a sense of space that matches the floor plan.
Life around Raadhuisplein
Residents of the district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another adds: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,500 residents, with a mix of ages and a high share of single-person households. It is a place where people seem to feel at home, as one long-time resident notes: "We have lived here for almost 30 years, very pleasant." For more on the area, see the Raadhuisplein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Nettorama a couple of streets away. For schools, the Goois Lyceum is a five-minute walk, and the Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is also within walking distance. The GP Huisartsen Kievit and the Gooise Apotheek are both just around the corner. Public transport is well placed: bus stop Bussum, Centrum is on your doorstep with line 109, and the train station Naarden-Bussum is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gooise Meren, which includes Bussum, offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as you can see on the municipality of Gooise Meren page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €500,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 26%, from €396,000 in 2020 to €500,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding and a medium flood risk currently, though this is expected to drop to low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including KAPPELLE MAKELAARS on Funda and Pararius.
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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 Wilhelminaplantsoen 35, Bussum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €569,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €500,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is higher than the municipal valuation, but the WOZ value is not the same as the market value. The price verdict for this home, compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, is that it is on the high side.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 79 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 76 m². There is a balcony and a parking space, and the home is fully insulated with a central heating boiler. The property is on the third floor of a portiekflat building.
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 lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the efficient rating. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific energy bills, as those depend on usage and other factors.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €500,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 26%, from €396,000 in 2020 to €500,000 in 2025. This shows a steady rise in the municipal valuation, which is often used for tax purposes and as an indicator of value trends.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is in the centre, so some traffic noise may be expected.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The climate data for this address shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is medium, but this is expected to decrease to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The Vomar is just 178 metres away, Albert Heijn is 209 metres, and Nettorama is 255 metres. There is also an Ekoplaza at 381 metres and a SPAR express at 944 metres. This means daily groceries are easily accessible without needing a car.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Bussum, Centrum, just 103 metres away, served by line 109. Other stops include Bussum, Havenstraat at 253 metres with lines 107 and 109, and Bussum, Nieuwe Brink at 268 metres with lines 109 and N32. The train station Naarden-Bussum is 678 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Goois Lyceum, a secondary school, is 423 metres away. The Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is 489 metres, and the Brandsmaschool is 614 metres. For secondary education, the Volantcollege for mavo, havo, and vwo is 698 metres away. These are all within a short walk, making school runs easy.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 8.39 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another mentions: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
