Van Riebeeckkwartier, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Willem Barentszweg sits in a quiet part of Hilversum, built in 2000 and with energy label A, so you can expect low heating costs. At 62 m² it's a compact home, priced at €370,000. That's a bit above the average for apartments in Hilversum, but the modern build and good energy rating help explain the premium.
The Van Riebeeckkwartier is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, many singles and couples, but also families with children. One resident says: "Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway." Another notes: "It's a nice neighbourhood but lately there are more dealers in the area which makes me feel a bit unsafe." A third review adds: "Fairly safe neighbourhood. More nature, plants and flowers needed. More neighbourhood police needed." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.16 out of 10. The neighbourhood Van Riebeeckkwartier has a strong urban feel with over 2,000 addresses per km².
For daily shopping, PLUS is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. There's also a Lidl and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: a special primary school is on your doorstep, and a regular primary school (KinderCampus Hilversum) is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is also within a five-minute walk. The municipality Hilversum offers a good range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Boshem Wonen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Willem Barentszweg 5C, Hilversum
Very good · 4 residents
Within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station. Easily accessible from the motorway
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood but lately there are more dealers in the area which makes me feel a bit unsafe.
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly safe neighbourhood. More nature, plants and flowers needed. More neighbourhood police needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet and safe neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Van Riebeeckkwartier
Data from Van Riebeeckkwartier
24 within 5 km
59 within 5 km
About Willem Barentszweg 5C, Hilversum
The asking price of €370,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €325,500 and the median of €325,000. However, this apartment is built in 2000 with energy label A, while many homes in the area are older. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €389,652, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying for quality homes.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 14.3% of homes have label A, so this apartment is better than most in terms of energy performance.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam or Utrecht without needing a car.
Residents give mixed reviews. One says it's a "fairly safe neighbourhood" but would like more police presence. Another mentions dealers appearing recently, which makes them feel a bit unsafe. Overall, the neighbourhood scores 8.16 out of 10 from four reviews, so most residents are positive.
Yes, PLUS is just around the corner (252 m), and SPAR express is a couple of streets away (359 m). For more choice, Lidl and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk.
There are several schools within walking distance. A special primary school is on your doorstep (23 m), and a regular primary school (KinderCampus Hilversum) is 75 m away. Secondary education is also nearby, with Alberdingk Thijm Mavo at 369 m.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van Riebeeckkwartier
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