A leafy setting on the edge of the woods
This detached villa sits at the edge of the Boslaan neighbourhood in Bussum, right where the trees begin. The setting is described by the agent as being at the forest edge, in a wooded environment with a free view. Built in 1924, the home carries energy label D. The asking price of €1,150,000 sits 23% below the average asking price of €1,497,500 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with other detached houses in Gooise Meren.
The home itself
The agent lists this as a villa with 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 699 m³. The living area is 180 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 167 m². The plot is 600 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 880 m². The garden is at the rear, reachable via the back entrance and facing southwest. The home has roof insulation and a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership.
Life in Boslaan
Boslaan is a small neighbourhood with 1,375 residents, where 86% of the homes are owner-occupied single-family houses. Residents of the municipality of Gooise Meren give their living environment an average score of 8.15, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here." Another resident describes the area as "compact" and says: "I was born in this neighbourhood, grew up, went to school and especially played outside a lot." A third review is less positive, calling it the "slum of Bussum South" and mentioning that some older residents are not open to change. The neighbourhood has 53 reported crimes in total. The Boslaan neighbourhood is part of the Spiegel district.
Amenities and transport
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The Koningin Emmaschool for primary education is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Gooise Meren for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk J. van Dok and the Service Apotheek de Meent are both a ten-minute walk away. Bus line 5 stops at Bussum, Meerweg on your doorstep, and the train station Naarden-Bussum is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gooise Meren covers Bussum, Naarden and Muiden. The address risk data shows noise levels from road traffic at 37 dB, rail traffic at 38 dB and air traffic at 44 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1924 on peat soil, with a falling groundwater level towards 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated but expected to be low by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Sluys Makelaars.
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About Meerweg 73, Bussum
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is 23% below the average asking price of €1,497,500 in the Boslaan neighbourhood. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,300,000, with prices ranging from €1,195,000 to €2,195,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,402, while this home is listed at €6,886 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
The agent describes this as a villa with 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 699 m³. The living area is 180 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 167 m². The plot is 600 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 880 m². The garden is at the rear, reachable via the back entrance and facing southwest.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax purposes, and it is not always included in a listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on the home being built in 1924 on peat soil. The data notes that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is about 700 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at about 1.1 kilometres. The Koningin Emmaschool for primary education is about 680 metres away, and the Montessori Lyceum Gooise Meren for secondary education is about 710 metres away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk J. van Dok and the Service Apotheek de Meent are both about 1 kilometre away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 5 stops at Bussum, Meerweg about 420 metres away, and also at Bussum, Boslaan about 510 metres away. The train station Naarden-Bussum is about 1 kilometre away. The nearest hospital, Regionaal Medisch Centrum Blaricum, is about 4.6 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Gooise Meren give their living environment an average score of 8.15, based on seven reviews. One resident mentions good contact with neighbours and children growing up safely. Another describes the area as compact and says they played outside a lot growing up. A third review is critical, mentioning that some older residents are not open to change.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label D. This means the energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient labels, but lower than the least efficient label G. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is based on the home's characteristics and does not say anything about the structural condition.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 4 homes for sale in the Boslaan neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €1,497,500 and a median of €1,300,000. In the past period, 18 homes were sold with an average sale price of €1,363,611 and an average time on the market of 39 days. All homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Boslaan neighbourhood has 1,375 residents, with an average household size of 2.7. Half of the households have children, while 24% are single-person households. The age spread shows 23% under 15, 32% between 45 and 65, and 16% aged 65 or older. Of the 510 homes in the neighbourhood, 86% are single-family homes and 86% are owner-occupied.
