A classic semi-detached home in Driehuis
Tucked away in the Kriemhildebuurt, this 1939 semi-detached house on De Genestetlaan 22 sits in a quiet, established part of Driehuis Nh. The neighbourhood is home to around 770 people, and the area has a calm, residential feel. The asking price is €870,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €850,000, and this is one of the [semi-detached houses in Velsen] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The house offers 7 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 131 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 130 m². The plot measures 271 m² according to both sources. The property includes a garden on the south, a front garden, a side garden, and a balcony, with maintenance described as 'onderhoud binnen'. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so expect reasonable energy costs. Built in 1939, the house has a classic pre-war character.
Life in the Kriemhildebuurt
The Kriemhildebuurt is a small, established neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: 'Safe, clean, lots of nature. Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood.' Another notes: 'Cosy neighbourhood by the park. Wijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance. In addition, Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep.' A third review mentions that some older homes in the area are poorly insulated, which can lead to drafts and higher energy costs. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 44% of households having children and 19% being single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Kriemhildebuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Roos en Beek in Santpoort-Noord, about a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Kuylman in IJmuiden is a bit further. For groceries, Vomar and Albert Heijn are both around a ten-minute walk, with Dekamarkt a couple of streets further. Schools are close by: Gymnasium Felisenum is about a ten-minute walk, and the Sint Franciscus-School is a bit further. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops at Waterloolaan (lines 3 and N30) just around the corner, and the train station Driehuis about a ten-minute walk away. The area is part of [the municipality of Velsen], which offers a range of amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 91% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via Huispedia.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About De Genestetlaan 22, Driehuis Nh
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price is €870,000. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €850,000, and the average price per square metre is €6,693. This home is priced at €6,641 per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 131 m².
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has 7 rooms in total, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 131 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 130 m². The plot measures 271 m². There is a garden on the south, a front garden, a side garden, and a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a moderate label, so you can expect average energy costs for a home of this size and age. The home was built in 1939, which is typical for the neighbourhood, where all homes date from before 1945. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the listing information provided. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 (specifically 1939) and that 91% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Vomar and Albert Heijn, both about 1.6 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Dekamarkt is slightly further at about 1.7 km. For schools, Gymnasium Felisenum (secondary education) is about 775 m away, and the Sint Franciscus-School (primary education) is about 1.3 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Roos en Beek in Santpoort-Noord, about 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Driehuis NH, Waterloolaan, about 262 m away, with bus lines 3 and N30. Another stop, Driehuis, Westerveld, is about 431 m away with line 385. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about 686 m away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both bus and train services.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents and housing?
The Kriemhildebuurt has about 770 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. Around 44% of households have children, and 19% are single-person households. The housing stock consists of 313 homes, of which 97% are owner-occupied. All homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945, giving the area a pre-war character.
Are there any climate-related risks for this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at the address level, not specific to this home's construction or situation.
