A pre-war end-of-terrace house by the park
This 1910 end-of-terrace house sits on Hofsingel 24 in the Oostbuurt neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, right by a park and on a quiet road within a residential area. With its 1910 construction year and energy label G, this is a home with character and history. The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, and the home is listed at 49% above the average asking price of €386,193 in the area. For context, the average asking price for end-of-terrace houses in Vlaardingen reflects the broader market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has 4 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors, with a volume of 560 m³. The living area is listed as 138 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². The plot measures 157 m² according to both sources. There is a garden at the rear (60 m²) and a front garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. A balcony is present. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. Ownership is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold payment already bought off.
Life in Oostbuurt
The Oostbuurt neighbourhood is home to around 6,375 residents, and it's a place where residents of the municipality of Vlaardingen give an average score of 7.54 based on 14 reviews. One resident describes it as a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area" with "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes the neighbourhood is "nice" but mentions that parking can be difficult in the evening, with one resident having to park outside the neighbourhood after half past six. A third resident says everything is easily accessible, lively, and child-friendly, though litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Amenities and daily life
For daily errands, the Lidl is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are close by, with IKC 't Palet a couple of streets away and IKC Van Kampen. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Koning en Veugelers and Apotheek Walrave pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, the Stadsgehoorzaal bus stop is on your doorstep, serving bus lines 2, 56, 126, and 156. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 4.4 km away. The municipality of Vlaardingen offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €557,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 14%, from €490,000 to €557,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise load from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone, with 3% of properties in this postcode area having an elevated pile rot risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Zon Makelaars and other listings. The agent is Van Zon Makelaars.
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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 Hofsingel 24, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €575,000 is 49% above the average asking price in the Oostbuurt neighbourhood, which is €386,193. The price per square metre is €4,167 based on the agent's listed living area of 138 m², which is 5% above the neighbourhood average of €3,976 per m². The price verdict is that this home is on the high side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has 4 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 138 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². The plot measures 157 m². There is a rear garden of 60 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. A balcony is also present.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €557,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €575,000 is 3% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 14%, from €490,000 in 2020 to €557,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data: the home was built before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 167 metres, followed by Dirk at 375 metres and Albert Heijn at 545 metres. For primary education, IKC 't Palet is at 436 metres and IKC Van Kampen at 549 metres. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Koning en Veugelers and Apotheek Walrave pharmacy are both at 208 metres. The nearest hospital is Franciscus Vlietland in Schiedam, about 2.6 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Stadsgehoorzaal at 139 metres, serving bus lines 2, 56, 126, and 156. Another stop, Vlaardingen, Stadsgehoorzaal, is at 140 metres with line 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, approximately 4.4 km away. These stops provide local bus connections, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient labels. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the home's characteristics and does not indicate the structural condition of the property.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold payment already bought off. This means the ground lease has been settled in full, so there is no ongoing leasehold fee to pay. The ownership is described as 'Gemeentelijke erfpacht (Eeuwigdurend afgekocht)' in the listing, which translates to municipal ground lease, perpetually bought off.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 138 m², which is 29% larger than the neighbourhood average of 107 m². The BAG registration records a living area of 126 m². The price per square metre is €4,167 based on the agent's figure, which is 5% above the neighbourhood average of €3,976 per m². The plot area is 157 m².
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Vlaardingen give an average score of 7.54 based on 14 reviews. One resident describes it as a "green neighbourhood in the busy Rijnmond area" with "beautiful neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities." Another notes the neighbourhood is "nice" but parking can be difficult in the evening. A third says everything is easily accessible, lively, and child-friendly, though litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
