A 1933 end-of-terrace house in Dorp-Oost
Molenstraat 30 sits in Dorp-Oost, one of the older parts of Zoetermeer, where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. The house was built in 1933 and carries an energy label E, so heating costs will be on the higher side. With a living area of 76 m² and a plot of 145 m², the asking price is €435,000, which works out at €5,724 per m². For context, the current supply of [end-of-terrace houses in Zoetermeer]( /koopwoningen/zoetermeer/hoekwoningen/ ) shows a range of prices across the municipality.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a three-room end-of-terrace house with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The total volume is 304 m³. There is a rear garden of 62 m² plus a side garden, both accessible from the back, and a balcony is present. The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler.
Life in Dorp-Oost
Dorp-Oost is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,000 residents, and the housing stock reflects its pre-war origins: about 60% of homes date from before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another adds: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than Dorp-Oost specifically, but they point to a generally positive local sentiment. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents between 25 and 45 and a fifth over 65. For a closer look at the area, [the Dorp-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/dorp-oost-zoetermeer/ ) page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with Hoogvliet just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Jacobsvlinder and Basisschool De Vijverburgh are both a five-minute walk, while Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer for secondary education is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein, Huisartsenpraktijk Klooster, a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Wilderink is just around the corner. Tram line 3 stops at Dorp, a five-minute walk, and bus line 71 stops at Rokkeveenseweg-zuid, a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zoetermeer]( /gemeente/zoetermeer/ ) offers further information on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €413,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €255,000 to €413,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction era, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Herk Makelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Molenstraat 30, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €413,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 62%, from €255,000 in 2020 to €413,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 76 m², and the total volume is 304 m³. There is a rear garden of 62 m² plus a side garden, both accessible from the back, and a balcony is present. The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The label itself is a general indication of energy performance, not a detailed assessment of the building's condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving. The home was built in 1933 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and describe the area around the address, not the soundproofing of the home itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, just 190 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Hoogvliet is 429 metres away, Aldi is 557 metres, and Dirk is 852 metres. There are 28 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are within walking distance?
For primary education, De Jacobsvlinder is 523 metres away, Basisschool De Vijverburgh is 539 metres, and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool is also 539 metres. IKC De Kasteeltuyn is 673 metres away. For secondary education, Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer is 471 metres away. All of these are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram line 3 stops at Dorp, 583 metres away, and bus line 71 stops at Zoetermeer, Rokkeveenseweg-zuid, 858 metres away. There is also a bus stop at Rokkeveenseweg Zuid with lines N6 and 170, 860 metres away. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, 864 metres away, so you can reach the station in about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zoetermeer give their living environment an average score of 7.52, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another says: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not Dorp-Oost specifically.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Dorp-Oost has around 2,000 residents. The age spread is fairly even: 16% are under 15, 11% are 15 to 25, 25% are 25 to 45, 26% are 45 to 65, and 22% are 65 or older. About 35% of households are single-person, 37% are households with children, and 28% are households without children. The average household size is 2.2 people.
