Vogelbuurt, Maassluis
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zwaluwstraat sits in a peaceful part of Maassluis, with a calm atmosphere that makes coming home feel easy. At 95 m² and with an energy label C, it's a practical home for someone looking for space without excess. The asking price of €295,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €686,800, making it the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this area, a keen price compared to other apartments in Maassluis.
Vogelbuurt is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has 3,670 inhabitants, with a notable share of people aged 65 and over (1,215). Around half the homes are single-family houses, and 78% are owner-occupied. The area feels settled and quiet, with a park or public garden just 200 metres away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: a place where people tend to stay put. For more context, see the Vogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are straightforward here. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including IKC De Regenboog and IKC Vindingrijk. The nearest secondary school is 2.4 km away, so older children would need a bike or bus. A restaurant and library are both within a five-minute walk, and the train station is 13.8 km away, not for daily commuting by rail. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Maassluis.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Prins NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Zwaluwstraat 280, Maassluis
Data from Vogelbuurt
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About Zwaluwstraat 280, Maassluis
The asking price of €295,000 is 57% below the average asking price in Vogelbuurt (€686,800) and is the lowest of the five homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the apartment is also 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 148 m². Compared to recent sales, the average sold price in the area was €425,282, so this home is priced well below that. It appears keenly priced for its size and location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1971. In Vogelbuurt, about a third of homes have label C, a third have label B, and a third have label D or lower. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier; heating costs will be moderate. No specific energy costs are stated in the listing.
The nearest train station is 13.8 km from the apartment. That is a considerable distance, so daily commuting by train would require a bike or car to the station. The listing does not specify which station, but the distance suggests it is not within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The closest is IKC De Regenboog at 101 metres, followed by IKC Vindingrijk at 779 metres and IKC De Westhoek at 870 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.4 km away, so older children would need to cycle or take public transport.
Albert Heijn is 356 metres away, just around the corner. Hoogvliet is 434 metres away, and Aldi is 641 metres. Lidl and Jumbo are a bit further at 933 metres and 1.5 km respectively. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient on foot.
There are currently five homes for sale in Vogelbuurt, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €1,200,000. This apartment is the cheapest option. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €686,800, and the median is €495,000. The market here has a wide spread.
The CBS data records 111 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or comparison, it is hard to judge. The area is residential and quiet, with a park nearby. No specific crime details are provided in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelbuurt