Homes for sale in Voorburg Oud, Leidschendam-Voorburg
Are you looking for a home to buy in Voorburg Oud? Check the current listings at the top of this page, including asking prices and average selling time.
House prices in Voorburg Oud: well above the municipal average
Voorburg Oud is quintessentially an owner-occupied neighbourhood: over 72% of the approximately 3,200 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 28% rented. The average WOZ value is €539,000, which is significantly higher than the municipal average of €380,000 for Leidschendam-Voorburg. In the past twelve months, 44 homes changed hands, at an average sale price of €776,682. The range runs from €250,000 to €1,410,000, indicating that both compact apartments and spacious family homes and detached houses can be found in the neighbourhood. The average sold property has an area of 146 m², pointing to a predominantly larger housing stock. For current asking prices and the number of available homes, you can refer to the overview at the top of this page. If you want to search more broadly, also check out homes for sale in Leidschendam-Voorburg as a whole.
Living in Voorburg Oud: a true working-class neighbourhood with a green edge
Voorburg Oud is one of the oldest parts of Leidschendam-Voorburg, with a recognisable street pattern from before the Second World War, terraced houses from the 1950s and 1960s, and here and there a stately detached home along the Vliet. It is a neighbourhood with character, but also with the friction that comes with a densely populated urban district. On Buurtje.nl, residents give the neighbourhood an average of 6.4 out of 10. That score tells a nuanced story. Green spaces score highest with an 8.0, fuelled by the proximity of Boschgeest park and the banks of the Vliet. Accessibility and education both score 7.3. But community spirit scores notably low: a 3.0. Resident Mrs van Kasteren, who has lived there for over thirty years, aptly describes the change: "In the past, people helped each other, now many divorced people. Even a greeting is too much." She also mentions parking as a persistent problem, along with daily noise from the school, renovations and barking dogs. Another resident characterises the neighbourhood simply as "a true working-class neighbourhood" with "real working-class people". That is not marketing speak, but an honest sketch of what you can expect. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Voorburg Oud, where the full resident scores per category are also listed.
In terms of amenities, the location is practical. Along the Herenstraat and in the immediate vicinity you will find daily groceries, bakeries and smaller specialist shops. For a larger supermarket offering, you are quickly in the centre of Voorburg or towards Leidschendam. Primary schools are present in the neighbourhood, which explains the education score of 7.3. Sports clubs can be found in the surrounding neighbourhoods, and the municipal swimming pool is a short bike ride away. The municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg offers an overview of all municipal facilities and reporting points via its official website.
For accessibility, Voorburg Oud is well situated. Voorburg station is within walking distance for part of the neighbourhood and offers a quick connection to Den Haag Centraal in about six minutes and to Leiden in about twenty minutes. Via the A4 and A12 you are quickly on the motorway. Bus connections towards The Hague and Zoetermeer complete the public transport. Those considering living somewhere quieter can also look at Voorburg Oud north or Voorburg Oud south, each with its own atmosphere within the same postcode area.
For which buyers is Voorburg Oud a realistic option?
With an average sale price of nearly €777,000, buying a home in Voorburg Oud is not an entry-level market for first-time buyers without existing equity or support. The neighbourhood mainly attracts movers, dual-income couples and families looking for a combination of urban amenities, green spaces and a good train connection. Bear in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2% for non-first-time buyers), notary fees and possible valuation costs. Supply is limited, and overbidding is not uncommon in this segment. Those who want to remain flexible can also look at rental homes in Voorburg Oud as an interim solution. Buying an apartment in Voorburg Oud is possible at the lower end of the market, but supply for that is scarce.
Searching for a home to buy in Voorburg Oud: use neighbourhood data as a compass
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you don't just rely on photos of a house. Also compare adjacent neighbourhoods such as Prinsenhof, De Zijde and Park Veursehout or the greener Stompwijk to determine which neighbourhood best suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Voorburg Oud?
In the past twelve months, 44 homes were sold in Voorburg Oud, with an average purchase price of €776,682. The cheapest transaction was €250,000 and the most expensive was €1,410,000. The average sold property had an area of 146 m². The average WOZ value is €539,000, well above the municipal average of €380,000.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Voorburg Oud?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for homes you occupy yourself, 0% if you are a first-time buyer under the exemption threshold), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly valuation and advisory costs. With an average purchase price of nearly €777,000, these additional costs quickly add up to €15,000 to €20,000 or more. Factor this into your budget in advance.
What types of homes can you buy in Voorburg Oud?
Voorburg Oud has a mixed offering: terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1950s and 1960s make up a large part of the stock, supplemented by detached houses along the Vliet and a smaller number of apartments. The average sales area of 146 m² indicates that the offering mainly consists of family homes. Buying an apartment in Voorburg Oud is possible, but the supply is more limited.
How accessible is Voorburg Oud for commuters?
Voorburg station is within walking distance for a large part of the neighbourhood and offers a direct train connection to Den Haag Centraal in about six minutes and to Leiden in about twenty minutes. Via the A4 and A12 you are quickly on the motorway towards Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Residents give accessibility a score of 7.3 out of 10, which is seen as one of the neighbourhood's strongest points.
Is Voorburg Oud a suitable neighbourhood to buy a home as a family?
Voorburg Oud has primary schools in the neighbourhood and scores 7.3 on education according to residents. Green space even scores 8.0, thanks to parks and the banks of the Vliet. At the same time, the community score is low (3.0) and residents mention parking pressure and noise nuisance as recurring annoyances. Living in Voorburg Oud as a family is certainly possible, but it is wise to visit the neighbourhood at different times before making a decision about buying a home.
It is a nice neighbourhood. The people are real working-class folk. They gossip and love sensation.
Auto-translated to English by AII was born here, the neighbourhood has changed a lot in the past 34 years. In the past, people helped each other, now many divorced people. Greetings are no longer possible, and the biggest problem is the parking issues! And always noise from school, renovations, barking dogs, crying children.
Auto-translated to English by AIReal working-class people. You can't really deal with them.
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