Velserbeek, Velsen
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Minister van Houtenlaan sits in the green Velserbeek neighbourhood of Velsen-Zuid. With 189 m² of living space and a 525 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The house was built in 1998 and has energy label B, so it's reasonably efficient. At €1,100,000, the price is in line with the market for end-of-terrace houses in Velsen.
Velserbeek is a small, leafy neighbourhood with 830 residents, mostly families and older couples. Almost all homes are single-family houses, and 97% are owner-occupied. The area feels calm and residential, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the profile suggests a settled, family-friendly atmosphere. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Velserbeek.
For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Vomar is a five-minute walk. Several secondary schools are on your doorstep, including Technisch College Velsen and Maritiem College IJmuiden, both within a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk. The municipality Velsen offers a mix of coastal and green surroundings.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including G&O Makelaars.
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The asking price of €1,100,000 is in line with the market for corner houses in Velsen. With 189 m² of living space and a 525 m² plot, you get a generous family home. The energy label B means moderate running costs. Without comparable sales data for the neighbourhood, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not overpriced for the area.
Velserbeek is a quiet, green neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes and a high owner-occupancy rate. It's popular with families and older residents. There's a park within a couple of streets away, and the area feels safe and residential. The train station is 3.2 km away, so a car or bike is handy for longer trips.
The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner (673 m). Several secondary schools are within 204 m, including Technisch College Velsen. Primary schools are about 600 m away. For daily errands, you can walk to most amenities.
The energy label is B, which means the house is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating and electricity costs, but not as low as a modern A-label home. The house was built in 1998, so insulation and glazing are likely decent.
The plot is 525 m², which is large, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
With 189 m² of living space, it's likely a 4- or 5-bedroom home, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
How residents experience their municipality
Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIWijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance. In addition, Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's sometimes busy but also quiet. If you don't know people, you have nothing to do. If you want to get to know people, there are nice community centres or for 50+ Sluis 51. So you can do fun things but you have to take the initiative yourself, otherwise it's very boring. I myself am 19 and am quite satisfied with this neighbourhood. The hygiene is not good, it's often dirty on the street, dog poo is not cleaned up, and Tata Steel emissions don't smell too fresh either. Getting a house is actually impossible because it's full here. My wifi works fine here.
Auto-translated to English by AINice quiet neighbourhood with almost exclusively local traffic. Unfortunately, few to no amenities really nearby. Would have liked a shop closer by.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a quiet neighbourhood, little nuisance, but very cosy, there are many shops within walking distance so fine
Auto-translated to English by AIHonestly a nice neighbourhood with many places where children can play and where only sweet, decent people live
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone. My house is okay, it just should have been in a different location.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €622,054 | €570,768 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,639 | – |
| Rent price | €1,709 p/m | €1,725 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Minister van Houtenlaan 26, Velsen-Zuid
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