End-of-terrace houses for sale in Rijswijk

Rijswijk as an end-of-terrace market: what you need to know beforehand

Rijswijk is wedged between The Hague, Delft and the Randstad motorways. This makes it attractive for many buyers as an alternative to The Hague, but it also means that supply is limited and competition is fierce. End-of-terrace houses are relatively scarce in Rijswijk: they form a small part of the total owner-occupied housing stock, and as soon as one becomes available, multiple bidders react at once.

The supply largely consists of post-war terraced neighbourhoods with extended end-of-terrace houses. These usually have a side garden or extra driveway, which is exactly why buyers seek them out. But that advantage is also reflected in the asking price. End-of-terrace houses in Rijswijk are in the higher segment of the local market. View the current supply and price range in the overview at the top of this page.

Who is this type suitable for? Families who want outdoor space without taking the step to a detached house, and buyers who appreciate having their own driveway or parking space at the side of the house. Also, first-time buyers purchasing an end-of-terrace house as an investment must take into account the higher entry price compared to a mid-terrace house.

What you specifically need to check with an end-of-terrace house

An end-of-terrace house has more facade than a mid-terrace house. That sounds like an advantage, but it also has consequences:

• More exterior wall means more heat loss. Always request the energy label and have a structural survey carried out, even if the house looks good. End-of-terrace houses in Rijswijk from the 1950s-70s sometimes still have original cavity walls without insulation.
• Side facade and property boundary. Check the land registry: does the boundary run exactly along the facade, or is there a strip of land belonging to the neighbours? This occurs more often than expected with end-of-terrace houses in older neighbourhoods.
• Zoning plan and extension. Many buyers want to build on the side or add a garage. Check with the municipality of Rijswijk what requires a permit. Not everything falls under permitted development if the side facade borders public land.
• Buildings insurance. Due to the larger surface area of the exterior wall, the rebuilding value is higher. Have this properly calculated, as underinsurance is a common mistake with this type.
• Homeowners' association (VvE) or no VvE. With an end-of-terrace house in an apartment complex (also occurring in Rijswijk), you have to deal with a Homeowners' Association. Check the financial health of the VvE and the multi-year maintenance plan before making an offer.
• Bid quickly, but not blindly. End-of-terrace houses in Rijswijk are rarely on the market for long. Ensure your financing is pre-approved so you can act within 24 hours. Use the free Buurtje.nl app to receive a push notification as soon as a new end-of-terrace house comes on the market. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
• Banks and small houses. This is less of an issue with end-of-terrace houses, but be aware that banks scrutinise houses under 40m². End-of-terrace houses rarely fall into this category, but with stacked construction it can be relevant.

Price level: end-of-terrace always pays more

End-of-terrace houses in Rijswijk are consistently priced higher than comparable mid-terrace houses on the same street. The factors that most influence the price:

• Presence and size of the side plot
• Own driveway or garage on the side
• Energy label (A or B versus D or lower)
• Condition of the side facade and roof
• Location relative to main roads (end-of-terrace houses on busy junctions are less sought after)
• Year of construction and house type (1930s vs. post-war vs. 1980s)

For the current price range, we refer to the overview at the top of this page. If you want a broader picture of the Rijswijk owner-occupied market, view all owner-occupied houses in Rijswijk or read the reviews and neighbourhood data of Rijswijk.

Neighbourhoods in Rijswijk where end-of-terrace houses occur

Not every neighbourhood in Rijswijk has an equal supply of end-of-terrace houses, and the atmosphere per neighbourhood varies considerably. Based on resident figures and house type:

• Wijk 05 (score 10.0/10): Top-scoring neighbourhood in Rijswijk, quiet and green character. End-of-terrace houses here are rare and hardly ever offered.
• Wijk 10 (score 8.1/10): Well-rated by residents. Relatively newer construction, with end-of-terrace houses that more often have a driveway.
• Wijk 08 (score 8.1/10): Similar score to Wijk 10. Mixed supply of house types, end-of-terrace houses regularly come on the market here.
• Wijk 04 (score 7.9/10): Solid neighbourhood with post-war construction. More turnover than in the top neighbourhoods, which slightly increases the chance of an end-of-terrace house.
• Wijk 06 (score 7.8/10): Varied construction. Suitable for buyers who want a bit more space without paying the highest prices.

No end-of-terrace house found? Rotterdam is just around the corner

The supply in Rijswijk is limited. If you are flexible in terms of municipality, buying an end-of-terrace house in Rotterdam is a serious alternative. Rotterdam has a much larger housing stock, more variety in architectural style and neighbourhoods, and end-of-terrace houses become available more often. Travel time to Rijswijk or The Hague by car or train is manageable.

If you prefer to stay in Rijswijk but are also considering renting, view the supply of end-of-terrace houses for rent in Rijswijk as a temporary solution while waiting for the right purchase property.