Homes for sale in Maaswijk, Nissewaard
View the current supply of homes for sale in Maaswijk, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Find a home that suits your needs.
What does a home in Maaswijk cost?
Maaswijk is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: as many as 79% of homes are owner-occupied, compared to 21% rented. The average WOZ value is €348,000, well above the municipal average of €279,000 in Nissewaard. That difference says something about the type of homes here. In the past twelve months, 62 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €472,187, with a range of €260,000 to €875,000. The average living area of 118 m² points to predominantly single-family homes and larger semi-detached houses, although in parts such as Maaswijktuinen you will also find more compact homes. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Maaswijk: family neighbourhood with good amenities and some rough edges
Maaswijk scores a 7.8 from residents on Buurtje.nl, and when you walk around here you understand why. It is a neighbourhood centred around families: the largest group of households (1,900) are households with children, and 47% of residents are married. You notice that in the atmosphere. During the day it is quiet, in the afternoons children walk home from school, and at weekends people cycle and walk towards the green areas on the edges of the neighbourhood. Resident Spikey sums it up succinctly on Buurtje.nl: "I live in a safe neighbourhood. There are many amenities within a short distance. There is also a lot of nature in the nearby area." On the neighbourhood page for Maaswijk you can read all the reviews and sub-scores.
Education is a notably strong point of the neighbourhood, with a sub-score of 9.0. There are several primary schools spread across the districts, including in Maaswijk-Noordoost and Maaswijk-Zuidwest. For secondary schools you have to go a bit further, towards the centre of Spijkenisse, but that is easily doable by bike or bus. Amenities score an 8.5: along the Hekelingseweg and in the Kopspijker shopping centre you will find supermarkets, a GP and various shops. For larger groceries or a night out, you go to the centre of Spijkenisse, a few minutes' drive away.
Accessibility is good and gets an 8.5 from residents. Spijkenisse Centrum metro station is within cycling distance and takes you via the Hoekse Lijn to Rotterdam Centraal in about 35 minutes. By car you are quickly on the A15 towards Rotterdam or the Europoort. Bus routes through the neighbourhood connect Maaswijk with the rest of Nissewaard. What scores less well is the sense of community (6.5): residents indicate that contact between neighbours is not equally close everywhere. The neighbourhood is large and diverse, and some districts such as Park Welgelegen feel more anonymous than the smaller-scale parts. Those looking for a close-knit neighbourhood community should take that into account. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Nissewaard.
For which buyers is Maaswijk a good choice?
Families with school-age children are best represented here, and that is no coincidence. The combination of spacious single-family homes, good schools and plenty of green space makes living in Maaswijk attractive for movers. With an average purchase price of over €472,000, it is not a starter neighbourhood, although the lower end around €260,000 sometimes offers opportunities for buying an apartment in Maaswijk. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs quickly add up to several thousand euros extra. Overbidding occurs, especially for the more popular single-family homes. Is buying (not yet) an option? Then take a look at the rental homes in Maaswijk, although the rental supply is limited at 21%. Seniors looking to downsize can also look at ground-floor options in nearby Hoogwerf or Schiekamp.
Searching for a home in Maaswijk using neighbourhood scores and reviews
Buying a home in Maaswijk starts with more than just photos and floor plans. On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you know what you are buying and where you will be living. Compare Maaswijk with other neighbourhoods such as Vierambachten or De Hoek, and view the full range of homes for sale in Nissewaard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Maaswijk?
The average purchase price in Maaswijk over the past year was €472,187. Prices range from approximately €260,000 to €875,000, depending on the type of home and its location within the neighbourhood. The average living area is 118 m².
What is the WOZ value of a home in Maaswijk compared to Nissewaard?
The average WOZ value in Maaswijk is €348,000. That is significantly higher than the municipal average of Nissewaard (€279,000). This difference is because Maaswijk has relatively many spacious single-family homes and semi-detached houses.
What additional costs do I have when buying a house in Maaswijk?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary costs, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Expect around 4 to 6% extra on top of the purchase price. If you overbid, you often finance the difference from your own funds.
Are there good schools nearby if I buy a home in Maaswijk?
Yes, education scores a 9.0 among residents. There are several primary schools spread across the neighbourhood. Secondary schools are located a bit further in the centre of Spijkenisse, but are easily accessible by bike or bus.
Can I also buy an apartment in Maaswijk?
The supply in Maaswijk mainly consists of single-family homes, but there are also apartments available, especially in the lower price range around €260,000. Check the current supply on the page above or compare with other neighbourhoods in Nissewaard for more choice.
I live in a safe neighbourhood. There are many amenities within a short distance. There is also plenty of nature nearby. There are many primary schools. Only secondary schools are a bit further from my neighbourhood, but still easily accessible.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything you need is within reach: GP, dentist, physio, butcher, baker, supermarkets, chemist, pharmacy. A few downsides I experience are that there is no metro in the area, but the well-functioning bus system makes up for that. There are also plenty of primary schools nearby, unfortunately no secondary school, but plenty within cycling distance. You also see a lot of loitering youths and sometimes they cause a bit of nuisance, but luckily nothing too crazy or anything. You see loitering youths everywhere and here they are still manageable. I don't think the neighbourhood is very well integrated in terms of mutual contact. I don't necessarily see this as a disadvantage; maybe it's nice to be a bit more to yourself.
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