Castellum 16

The asking price for this end-of-terrace house is €525,000. The WOZ value, based on the reference date 1 January 2025, is €502,000. That means the asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and does not necessarily reflect the current market value, so the difference is simply a fact about the listing, not a judgement on whether the price is fair.

The home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 115 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 116 m². The plot measures 169 m². There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.

The energy label for this home is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described by the agent as fully insulated, which supports the efficient label. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing, so exact monthly costs are not available.

At the address level, the noise indication for road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise levels reflect the surrounding area rather than an inspection of the property itself.

The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The low risk level means the indication does not point to immediate concerns, but it is always a general indication rather than a guarantee about the condition of this particular property.

The current flood risk for this address is indicated as medium, dropping to low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home. They describe the broader area's vulnerability rather than the property itself.

The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 820 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Aldi is about 945 metres away, also within easy walking distance. Albert Heijn is about 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk. There are 25 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.

Openbare Basisschool Valckesteyn is about 719 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. CBS De Parel is about 858 metres away, also within walking distance. Both are primary schools. There are 50 schools within five kilometres, including secondary education options, though the nearest secondary school is about 3.7 km away.

Metro station Poortugaal is about 318 metres away, just around the corner, and is served by line D. The bus stop Poortugaal Metro is about 368 metres away with lines 7, 64, 602 and 612. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 6.7 km away. Residents note that public transport could be better, with two bus lines that sometimes run close together, but the metro provides a direct connection.

Residents across the municipality of Albrandswaard give their living environment an average score of 7.74, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood, close to the city. It's a quiet neighbourhood and as a woman I often feel safe on the street. Mostly many families live there. Nice nature nearby for exercise and sports." Another notes: "It can sometimes be chaotic, things are often stolen, windows smashed, etc. But we do have a group app for our neighbourhood so we can keep an eye on each other." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Valckesteyn.

Valckesteyn has around 2,370 residents. The average household size is 2.6 people, and 48% of households have children. About 21% of households are single-person households. The age spread is fairly even, with 36% of residents between 45 and 65 years old, and 15% under 15. Most homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied, at 85%, and 82% are single-family homes.

Yes, the home has both a front and back garden. The back garden faces southeast, which means it gets afternoon and evening sun, and it is accessible via the back alley. The plot measures 169 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration. The garden is a feature of this end-of-terrace house, providing outdoor space on two sides of the home.