Achterweg 14
Voorweg buiten, Zoetermeer
AreaA new home in the green outskirts
This brand-new townhouse sits on Achterweg 14 in Buitengebied-West, a rural corner of Zoetermeer where the countryside starts right at your doorstep. With only 145 residents and an address density of 340 per square kilometre, this is one of the quietest parts of the city. The asking price of €845,000 is on the high side compared with other homes in Zoetermeer, especially given the floor area.
What the agent tells us
The agent describes this as a fully detached townhouse with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 534 cubic metres. There is a front and rear garden, and the home is fully insulated with a heat pump for heating. It is offered as freehold ownership, and the agent notes a rural setting with an unobstructed view. The living area is given as 178 square metres in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 196 square metres.
Life in Buitengebied-West
This listing does not state the property type, year of construction or energy label, so those details are missing from the agent's description. The neighbourhood itself is a small rural enclave, and residents across the Buitengebied-West neighbourhood give their surroundings a solid 7.45 out of 10. One resident says: "I live here with great pleasure. It is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature." Another adds: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." These reviews cover the wider municipality, based on 38 responses.
Amenities and getting around
The nearest bus stop, Zoetermeer Westerpark, is just around the corner and is served by line 30. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both a ten-minute walk away, with Lidl a couple of streets further. Kindcentrum Toverberg primary school is a ten-minute walk, and the GP practice M.J. Bakker and BENU Apotheek Meerzicht are both within walking distance. The train station in Zoetermeer is about 2.8 kilometres away, and the HagaZiekenhuis is roughly 3.3 kilometres from the home. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €196,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 331% above that valuation. According to the municipality's figures, the WOZ value has developed over the past five years, though the exact change is not stated here. At address level, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail 28 dB and from aircraft 28 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and 5% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via three channels, including De Makelaars Rotterdam en Zoetermeer and De Makelaars Jenné | Baars | Jenné.
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About Achterweg 14, Zoetermeer
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €845,000. The agent lists the living area as 178 square metres, which works out at €4,747 per square metre based on the agent's figures. The BAG registration records a larger living area of 196 square metres. The price is on the high side compared with other homes in Zoetermeer.
What does the agent say about the layout?
According to the agent, this is a townhouse with six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 534 cubic metres. There is a front and rear garden, and the home is described as fully insulated with a heat pump for heating. It is offered as freehold ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €196,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 331% above this municipal valuation. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value on that reference date, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement. In this area, 5% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 28 dB Lden and from aircraft 28 dB Lden, all based on reference years 2022 and 2023. All three levels are below the relevant noise standards. These figures come from public address-level data.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo supermarkets are both about 1.7 kilometres away, with Lidl slightly further. Kindcentrum Toverberg primary school is roughly 1.1 kilometres away. The GP practice M.J. Bakker and BENU Apotheek Meerzicht are both around 1.8 kilometres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zoetermeer Westerpark, about 400 metres away, served by line 30. The Buytenparklaan stop is also nearby with line N6. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer, approximately 2.8 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents across the municipality give their surroundings an average score of 7.45 out of 10, based on 38 reviews. One resident says it is a quiet, green and pleasant neighbourhood where you can enjoy walking and nature, with everything you need nearby. Another describes it as a very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published the property type, year of construction or energy label for this home. These fields are missing from the listing.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
