Ooster Eng-Noord, Gooise Meren
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zwaluwlaan sits in a quiet part of Bussum, with trees lining the street and a calm, residential feel. At 72 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the energy label F means heating costs will be something to budget for. The asking price of €359,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €465,429, which makes it a keen entry point for the area. Compared to other apartments in Gooise Meren, this one is priced to sell.
The Ooster Eng-Noord neighbourhood is a settled residential area with a high proportion of older residents, over a third are 65 or older. Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, giving the streets a post-war character with plenty of green space nearby. The neighbourhood is predominantly owner-occupied (71%) and has a mix of apartments and family homes. With an address density of 1,694 per km², it feels urban but not hectic. No resident reviews are available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics alone.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a ten-minute walk away. Families will appreciate that the Julianaschool Kwartellaan primary school is on your doorstep, while De Fontein secondary school is a five-minute walk. A GP practice is also within easy reach. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Gooise Meren, which covers Bussum, Naarden and Muiden, offering a range of shops and cultural amenities a short drive away.
At present the apartment is listed through Barbara Meurs Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available via several channels.
Details of this home
Zwaluwlaan 32, Bussum
Data from Ooster Eng-Noord
Data from Ooster Eng-Noord
28 within 5 km
55 within 5 km
About Zwaluwlaan 32, Bussum
The asking price of €359,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Ooster Eng-Noord (€465,429) and also below the median of €427,000. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (72 m² vs 100 m²) and has an energy label F, which typically means higher energy costs. Given these factors, the price is in line with the market, not a bargain, but fairly priced for what it is.
The energy label is F, which is one of the least efficient ratings. This means the home is likely to have higher heating and electricity costs compared to a more modern or better-insulated property. In the neighbourhood, 57% of homes have a label D or lower, so an F is not unusual for a building from 1962, but it is something to factor into your monthly budget.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Bussum has good rail connections to Amsterdam and Hilversum, but you would need to cycle or take a bus to reach the station.
Ooster Eng-Noord has a mix of households: about 27% are families with children, 32% are couples without children, and 41% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Julianaschool Kwartellaan at just 80 m. The area is quiet and green, with a park 700 m away, making it suitable for families who value space and calm.
There are currently 14 homes for sale in Ooster Eng-Noord, with an average asking price of €465,429 and an average floor area of 100 m². This apartment is one of the smaller and more affordable options available.
This is an apartment built in 1962. In the neighbourhood, 93% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970, so this is typical for the area. The building is likely a low-rise block with a traditional post-war design.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ooster Eng-Noord