A classic semi-detached home on a quiet street
On a quiet residential street in Bussum, this semi-detached house from 1907 stands with a classic facade and a warm, lived-in feel. The home is part of the Bijlstraat neighbourhood, a small, central area within the district of Bussum Centrum. With 105 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, and a plot that the agent lists at 209 square metres, there is room to make it your own. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €395,000 for the one home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and also above the average of €521,875 that homes here sold for recently. For context, semi-detached houses in Gooise Meren give a sense of what this type of home typically costs in the wider municipality.
Inside the home
Inside, the layout is straightforward: four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 360 cubic metres. The agent mentions a front garden, side garden and back garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the heating runs on a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating. The BAG registration gives a living area of 105 square metres, while the agent lists 98 square metres; the plot is 138 square metres in the BAG registration and 209 square metres in the agent's listing.
The Bijlstraat neighbourhood
This is a neighbourhood where people seem to stay for decades. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for almost 30 years, says: "Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here. Dog poo is cleaned up neatly. Rubbish always on time. Very pleasant." Another resident notes: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." A third adds: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,095 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. It is a very urban area, with a high address density. The Bijlstraat neighbourhood is compact, and the centre of Bussum is close by.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away, so groceries are never far. For schools, Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk, and Elan College Bussum is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Bussum-Zuid, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Schermer is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 109 stops at T.B. Huurmanlaan and Laarderweg, both just around the corner, and line 107 at Poststraat, a five-minute walk. Bussum Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Gooise Meren offers further amenities and connections. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 74% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970; the soil type is sand. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ellen Mouthaan Makelaardij and Ellen Mouthaan Makelaardij on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Bijlstraat 74, Bussum
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €595,000 is above the average of €395,000 for the one home currently for sale in the Bijlstraat neighbourhood. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €521,875, so the asking price is on the high side. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €6,071.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 98 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 105 square metres. The plot is 209 square metres in the agent's listing and 138 square metres in the BAG registration. There is a front garden, side garden and back garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is because the home was built before 1970 (in 1907) and 74% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk, and Elan College Bussum is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Bussum-Zuid, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Schermer is just around the corner. Bussum Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here. Dog poo is cleaned up neatly. Rubbish always on time. Very pleasant." Another notes: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high address density.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. This is not the most efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance.
Is there a risk of flooding?
The current flood risk for this address is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. However, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning that during intense rainfall, water could accumulate. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
