Astronomische Buurt, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s corner house on Rigelstraat sits in Hilversum's Astronomische Buurt, a leafy residential area with a strong sense of community. With 142 m² of living space and a 195 m² plot, it's a spacious family home. The asking price of €575,000 is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €484,600, but the home is also 58% larger than the typical 90 m² in the area, so the price per m² is actually in line with the market. Compare with other end-of-terrace houses in Hilversum.
The Astronomische Buurt scores an 8.02 out of 10 from four reviews. One resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood!" and says: "I've lived here for 5 years, I think it's a lovely green neighbourhood! There are also many playgrounds, which the kids love!" Another describes it as "Cosy" and notes: "Good, lots of friends and my work is in the neighbourhood. The residents are 9/10 times very friendly and there's always something fun going on." The area is densely built (2,741 addresses per km²) and very urban, with mostly families and a mix of ages. Learn more about the neighbourhood Astronomische Buurt.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner. Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Kids can walk to Lorentzschool or Basisschool de Wilge for primary education, while Lucent College is nearby for secondary school. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away. The municipality Hilversum offers all the amenities you'd expect from a medium-sized city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Vulpen Roozeburg Makelaars.
Details of this home
Rigelstraat 82, Hilversum
Very good · 4 residents
nice neighbourhood, unfortunately the neighbourhood is going downhill due to foreign Dutch people and drug dealers
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, lots of friends and my work is in the neighbourhood. The residents are 9/10 times very friendly and there's always something fun going on.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in this neighbourhood for 5 years, I think it's a lovely green neighbourhood! There are also many playgrounds, which the kids love! There are also many grass fields where you can play with the kids. And Seinhorst is right in the neighbourhood, so you're sure to have a supermarket, Etos, Gal&Gal, Blokker and a car park available.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful green neighbourhood, but there are many roads with too few traffic lights to cross safely. Lots of playgrounds for children, a skate park and many grassy areas to play or walk the dog. A cosy neighbourhood that is accessible to almost everyone!
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About Rigelstraat 82, Hilversum
The asking price is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €484,600, but this home is also 58% larger than the typical 90 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out to about €4,049, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,338 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in Astronomische Buurt.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-of-the-line. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like better insulation or solar panels could bring it up to a higher label. In the neighbourhood, 16.7% of homes have label A or better, while 50% are D or lower, so this home sits in the middle.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's convenient for commuting to Utrecht or Amsterdam.
Residents describe the neighbourhood as friendly and sociable. One says: "The residents are 9/10 times very friendly and there's always something fun going on." Another mentions it's a "lovely green neighbourhood" with many playgrounds and grass fields. The area has a mix of families and singles, with an average household size of 2.2 people.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size is 195 m², which typically includes some outdoor space.
With 142 m² of living space, it likely has at least three bedrooms, but you would need to confirm the layout with the agent.
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