Homes for sale in Vlaardinger Ambacht, Vlaardingen

What does a home in Vlaardinger Ambacht cost?

Vlaardinger Ambacht is a neighbourhood where the majority of homes are owner-occupied: 59% of the approximately 5,500 homes are for sale, compared to 41% rented. The average WOZ value is €316,000, which is well above the Vlaardingen average of €278,000. This makes this neighbourhood one of the more expensive places to buy in Vlaardingen. In the past twelve months, 68 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €468,640, with a range from €215,000 to as much as €3,990,000. The average living area of sold homes was 99 m². Here you will mainly find single-family homes and terraced houses, but also apartments and, in some parts, larger detached houses. At the top of this page you will always see the current asking prices and the current supply.

Living in Vlaardinger Ambacht: cosy, green and sometimes a bit messy

Residents of Vlaardinger Ambacht give their neighbourhood a 7.6 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. Safety (8.3) and the sense of community (8.0) score notably high. Resident Selim writes: "As soon as we arrived here, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood. There are also many children living here, which I also like." You hear that experience more often. Lotte van Wijk, who has lived in the neighbourhood for twenty years, calls it "reasonably quiet, shops and public transport nearby, nice neighbourhood." On the neighbourhood page of Vlaardinger Ambacht you can read all the reviews and extensive neighbourhood data.

The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character. In Babberspolder Oost and Babberspolder West you will find many homes from the 1960s and 1970s, while 't Nieuwe Lant is somewhat newer. For daily shopping you are well served: there are several supermarkets in the area, including an Albert Heijn and a Lidl on Floris de Vijfdelaan. Primary schools such as De Hoeksteen and De Schakel are within walking or cycling distance, and the Groen van Prinstererlyceum is nearby for secondary education. Sportpark Vijfsluizen offers space for football and tennis, and the Oranjepark is a nice green area for walking or playing with children.

In terms of accessibility, there is room for improvement, and residents notice this too. The partial score for accessibility is 6.8. Resident Suzan complains that a road has been closed to regular traffic and is only accessible to buses and taxis: "Very difficult for visitors to find." Metro station Vijfsluizen (RET) is on the edge of the neighbourhood and takes you to Rotterdam Centraal in about 25 minutes. The A20 and A4 are reachable by car within ten minutes, which suits commuters to The Hague or Rotterdam well. Bus lines 55 and 56 run through the neighbourhood towards Vlaardingen Centrum and Schiedam. More information about municipal plans for accessibility can be found on the website of the municipality of Vlaardingen. Street litter is also mentioned as a downside by some residents, although the neighbourhood still scores a 7.3 on cleanliness.

Does Vlaardinger Ambacht suit you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of almost €469,000 and a large share of families with children (2,210 households), Vlaardinger Ambacht is particularly popular with movers and young families looking for space. If you want to buy an apartment in Vlaardinger Ambacht, you can already get in around €215,000, which also makes it accessible for first-time buyers. Do keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs quickly add up. In this neighbourhood, overbidding is common, so set your maximum budget clearly in advance. For seniors, the neighbourhood is pleasant due to the amenities within walking distance, although the distance to waste containers can be a point of attention. If you prefer flexibility, also check out the rental homes in Vlaardinger Ambacht as an alternative.

Searching for a home in Vlaardinger Ambacht and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you look beyond just the home itself. Feel free to compare Vlaardinger Ambacht with other neighbourhoods: for example, check out the supply in Westwijk, Vettenoordse Polder or the centre of Vlaardingen. This way you find the neighbourhood that truly suits you.