A 1930s end-of-terrace house in IJmuiden
Iepenstraat 28 is an end-of-terrace house from 1930, sitting in the Bomenbuurt, a small residential pocket of IJmuiden in the municipality of Velsen. With 710 residents, it is a quiet, compact corner of town. The asking price is €345,000.
The home itself
Inside, the house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 209 m³. The living area is listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m²; the plot is 82 m² in both. There is a southwest-facing back garden of 25 m². The agent notes double glazing, floor insulation, cavity wall insulation and full insulation, plus a central heating boiler and air conditioning. The energy label is C.
Life in the Bomenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.08, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs." Another adds: "It's sometimes busy but also quiet. If you don't know people, you have nothing to do." A third resident mentions crime and a lack of social connection. These are district-level impressions, not specific to this street. The neighbourhood itself has 343 homes, of which 70% are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk. Sint Franciscus-School is a five-minute walk, and the nearest secondary school, Opb SGM Vellesan College, is about the same distance. The GP practice 't Plein is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Kuylman IJmuiden is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Heerenduinweg and Zeeweg, both just around the corner, are served by lines 3 and N30; the Stadsschouwburg stop, a five-minute walk, has line 385. Driehuis train station is about 1.5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Velsen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €317,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above that WOZ value. The WOZ has developed over the past five years, though the exact figures are not detailed here. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm; rail, air and industrial noise are all below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level signal given that the home was built before 1970 and 96% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. The soil is sand. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar IJmond and other listings. The agent is De Huizenbemiddelaar IJmond.
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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 Iepenstraat 28, Ijmuiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €345,000, while the WOZ value is €317,000 as of 1 January 2025. That puts the asking price 9% above the WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the market value, so the difference is a factual comparison rather than a judgement. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 59 m², is €5,847.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The house has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The plot is 82 m². There is a back garden of 25 m² facing southwest. The agent also notes the property has double glazing, floor insulation, cavity wall insulation and full insulation, plus a central heating boiler and air conditioning.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent states the home has double glazing, floor insulation, cavity wall insulation and full insulation, which can help keep heating costs down.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data from KCAF. This is because the home was built in 1930, before 1970, and 96% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm any actual foundation issues.
What are the noise levels like around Iepenstraat 28?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 25 dB Lden, air traffic 46 dB Lden, and industrial noise 45 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 750 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn is slightly further at about 790 metres, and Dekamarkt is about 930 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within 1.7 km, giving several options for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
Which schools are close to Iepenstraat 28?
The nearest primary school is Sint Franciscus-School, about 430 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. There is also a special primary school, De Boekanier, at 448 metres, and a special education school, Antoniusschool IJmuiden, at 465 metres. For secondary education, Opb SGM Vellesan College is about 694 metres away, and Gymnasium Felisenum is at 737 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stops are IJmuiden, Heerenduinweg and IJmuiden, Zeeweg, both about 230-240 metres away, served by bus lines 3 and N30. Another stop, IJmuiden, Stadsschouwburg, is about 500 metres away with line 385. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about 1.5 km away, which is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
How does the living area compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The living area of this home is 59 m² according to the agent, which is 38% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m². The BAG registration records 64 m², which is still below the average. This means the home is more compact than typical homes in the Bomenbuurt, which may suit those looking for a smaller footprint.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.08 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident mentions old, poorly insulated houses causing drafts and high energy costs. Another says it can be quiet if you don't know people, but there are community centres. A third resident mentions crime and a lack of social connection. These are district-level views, not specific to this street.
