A quiet spot by the park
This end-of-terrace house on Vijverdreef 208 sits in Vaartenbuurt-Oost, a calm pocket of Zoetermeer where the streets are lined with homes from the late seventies and early eighties. The setting is described by the agent as being next to a park and within a residential area, so greenery is close at hand. With a price of €435,000, the asking price is in line with the market, sitting just below the neighbourhood average of €438,500. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Zoetermeer typically go for around this level.
The home itself
Built in 1980, this five-room house offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 399 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 106 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 square metres; the plot is 117 square metres in both sources. Outside, there is a front garden and a rear garden of 50 square metres, with the rear garden facing east and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, heated by a combi boiler, and comes with an energy label C.
Life in Vaartenbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident appreciates the quiet: "The neighborhood is really quiet, sometimes too quiet in my opinion." Another echoes that sentiment, saying, "fine, a few more elderly people in this neighbourhood so quite quiet which I like. but there could be more benches." A third simply calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood." The area counts around 1,560 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what this part of Zoetermeer has to offer, the Vaartenbuurt-Oost neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just around the corner, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Kindcentrum De Spelevaert primary school is on your doorstep, and Dalton IKC De Springplank is a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the pharmacy is just around the corner, the HagaZiekenhuis Zoetermeer is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Public transport options include bus line 70 at the HagaZiekenhuis stop, a five-minute walk, and tram line 3 at Leidsewallen, also a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Zoetermeer Oost, is about 2.7 kilometres away. The municipality of Zoetermeer offers more on the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €429,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 1% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €277,000 to €429,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Herk Makelaars and Van Herk Makelaars Zoetermeer on Funda.
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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 Vijverdreef 208, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €429,000, 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 increased by 55%, from €277,000 in 2020 to €429,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 106 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 square metres. The plot is 117 square metres. There is a front garden and a rear garden of 50 square metres, facing east and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels, but the actual costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, but this is an area-level indication and not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 23 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 400 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Lidl and Albert Heijn are both around 700 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also a SPAR express and another Lidl within about a kilometre, giving you several options for groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Kindcentrum De Spelevaert primary school is about 134 metres away, on your doorstep. Dalton IKC De Springplank primary school is about 240 metres away, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, RK Alfrink College is about 259 metres away, and Oranje Nassau College Parkdreef is about 693 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zoetermeer, HagaZiekenhuis Zoetermeer, about 228 metres away, served by bus line 70. The tram stop Leidsewallen is about 390 metres away, served by tram line 3. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, about 2.7 kilometres away.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "really quiet, sometimes too quiet," while another appreciates the quiet but wishes there were more benches. A third calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
