Meerzicht-West, Zoetermeer
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Bisschopsberg sits in a quiet, green part of Zoetermeer. With 174 m² of living space and a 494 m² plot, it is considerably larger than most homes in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €875,000 is well above the local average of €428,250, reflecting the extra space and the property type, semi-detached houses in Zoetermeer are scarce here.
Residents describe Meerzicht-West as a pleasant place to live. One says: "We live in a nice neighbourhood, sometimes there's a bit of trouble but where isn't there. Lovely house, nice neighbours and everything is easily accessible." Another notes: "Very green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park." A third mentions the convenience: "We have shops, a tram and other businesses in the neighbourhood, such as a gym to provide for us. There are many trees and nature here, which makes it very quiet." The neighbourhood Meerzicht-West is home to many families, about 40% of households have children, and the streets feel safe and well-kept.
For your morning bread or a quick shop, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner, with SPAR express a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within easy walking distance: Kindcentrum Toverberg is a five-minute walk, and IKC De Piramide is a couple of streets further. The neighbourhood park is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll or letting the kids run around. The municipality Zoetermeer offers good amenities, though the train station is a ten-minute drive.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars. The price is on the high side for the area, but the size and plot are exceptional.
Details of this home
Bisschopsberg 12, Zoetermeer
Very good · 4 residents
We live in a nice neighbourhood, sometimes there's a bit of trouble but where isn't there. Lovely house, nice neighbours and everything is easily accessible. In our flat we help each other when needed and there's also social control. We're having a great time here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have shops, a tram and other businesses in the neighbourhood, such as a gym to provide for us. There are many trees and nature here, which makes it very quiet. Only it is often dirty and dull-coloured buildings that made the neighbourhood a bit boring.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery green, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the park
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fairly quiet neighbourhood with a primary school in the middle. There is a shopping centre a 5-minute walk from the neighbourhood and the city centre is also reasonably close.
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About Bisschopsberg 12, Zoetermeer
The asking price is 104% above the average asking price in Meerzicht-West (€428,250). However, this home is a semi-detached house with 174 m² of living space and a 494 m² plot, while the neighbourhood average is 116 m². Semi-detached homes are rare in this area, so the premium reflects the size and property type.
With 174 m², this home is 50% larger than the average home in Meerzicht-West (116 m²). The plot of 494 m² is also generous for the area, giving you plenty of garden space.
The home has energy label D. That is fairly average for a house built in 1973, most homes in the neighbourhood have label C or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring the label up.
Meerzicht-West is a green, quiet neighbourhood with many families. Residents appreciate the nearby park, the shops and the tram connection. Some mention that the area can feel a bit dull in places, but overall it is safe and well-maintained.
The nearest train station is 3.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 20-minute cycle. There is a tram in the neighbourhood for local travel.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Kindcentrum Toverberg is 605 m away, IKC De Piramide is 701 m, and Vuurvogel vrijeschool is 916 m. Secondary schools are further away, at about 3 km.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 900 m away, and SPAR express is 950 m. That is a ten-minute walk for your daily groceries.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Meerzicht-West