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De Noord, Katwijk
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on te Brittenstraat in Katwijk aan Zee is a smart buy for anyone looking for an energy-efficient home in a popular seaside town. The listing does not state the year of construction, so some details about the building's age are missing. At €325,000, the asking price is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €615,476, which is keen given the smaller floor area of 57 m². For context, apartments in Katwijk typically sell for a higher price per square metre.
De Noord is a lively part of Katwijk aan Zee with a mix of families and older residents. The area has a high address density of 2,333 per km², giving it an urban feel. Most homes are owner-occupied (72%), and two-thirds are single-family houses. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the close-knit community and the short walk to the beach. One resident says: "It's a friendly street where people look out for each other." Another notes: "You can walk to the dunes in ten minutes." For more on the area, see the De Noord neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and Dirk is a five-minute walk away. For fresh bread, the bakeries on the boulevard are a couple of streets away. Primary schools like Julianaschool Rijnsburg and PC Oranje Nassauschool are a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools such as Teylingen College are within walking distance. The beach and dunes are on your doorstep, making weekend strolls a regular habit. The municipality of Katwijk maintains the public spaces well, as noted in the municipality of Katwijk information.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Van Duijn Makelaardij B.V.
Details of this home
te Brittenstraat 38B, Katwijk (Zh)
Data from De Noord
Data from De Noord
17 within 5 km
9 within 5 km
About te Brittenstraat 38B, Katwijk (Zh)
The asking price of €325,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €615,476, but the apartment is also smaller than average at 57 m². Given the A energy label and the location in Katwijk aan Zee, the price is keen compared to other listings in De Noord. However, the year of construction is not stated, which may affect the valuation.
The apartment has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point for this property.
The beach and dunes are within walking distance, about a ten-minute walk from te Brittenstraat. Katwijk aan Zee is known for its wide sandy beach and seaside promenade, making it a popular spot for residents and visitors alike.
The nearest train station is 8.7 km away, so the apartment is not ideal for daily commuting by rail. However, bus stops are within walking distance, connecting to Katwijk town centre and Leiden.
Yes, several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Julianaschool Rijnsburg and PC Oranje Nassauschool. For secondary education, Teylingen College and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are also within walking distance, offering a range of academic and vocational tracks.
De Noord recorded 82 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. Residents describe the neighbourhood as friendly and close-knit, with people looking out for each other. As with any area, it is always wise to check recent crime statistics.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Noord
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