Overvoorde, Rijswijk
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on de Mare sits in a quiet part of Overvoorde, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a city suburb. With 215 m² of living space and a 686 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €1,195,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Rijswijk, but the generous plot and the home's condition justify the premium.
Overvoorde is a small, leafy enclave with just 460 residents, most of whom are 65 or older. It's a very quiet area, with a park or public garden on your doorstep. The neighbourhood has a very strong urban density (3,604 addresses per km²), yet it feels spacious because of the many trees and large gardens. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a high proportion of single-person households and very few families with children.
For your daily shopping, you have a Hoogvliet just around the corner, a PLUS a couple of streets away, and an AH XL within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school is the WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool, about a five-minute walk away, and there are several other schools within a short distance. The municipality Rijswijk offers good amenities, including a restaurant just around the corner and a library a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via WVK Makelaars Voorburg.
Details of this home
de Mare 21, Rijswijk
Data from Overvoorde
83 within 5 km
28 within 5 km
About de Mare 21, Rijswijk
The price is on the high side compared to other detached homes in Rijswijk, but the 686 m² plot and the 215 m² living area are generous. The home was built in 2000 and has energy label C, which is average for its age. Without comparable sales in the immediate neighbourhood, it's hard to say exactly, but the size and location in a quiet, green area support the asking price.
Overvoorde is a very quiet, mature neighbourhood with mostly older residents. It has a park on your doorstep and a very high address density, yet it feels spacious. There are few families with children, and most households are single-person. The area is well-maintained and green, with a low crime rate (15 incidents total).
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you access to the wider rail network, though specific destinations are not listed.
The closest primary school is WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool, about a five-minute walk away. Other options within a short distance include WSKO Basisschool De Hofvilla and OBS De Kyckert. There are 28 schools within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.
A Hoogvliet is just around the corner (572 m), a PLUS is a couple of streets away (659 m), and an AH XL is within a ten-minute walk (781 m). For more variety, there are 83 supermarkets within 5 km.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house built in 2000. You can expect moderate energy costs, but no exact amounts are available. The label is not the most efficient, but it's not poor either.
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