Dr. J. W. Paltelaan 36
Dichtersbuurt, Zoetermeer
AreaA classic family home in Dichtersbuurt
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Zoetermeer, this semi-detached house from 1962 sits on a 296 m² plot and offers a generous 152 m² of living space according to the agent. The asking price of €735,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Zoetermeer. With five rooms spread over three floors, there is plenty of room for a growing household.
Inside the home
The layout is practical and spacious: four bedrooms, one bathroom and a total volume of 625 m³. The home was built in 1962 and carries an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent lists the living area at 152 m², while the BAG registration records 147 m², a small difference between the two sources.
Life in Dichtersbuurt
Residents across the Dichtersbuurt neighbourhood give their surroundings a solid 7.52 out of 10, based on 39 reviews. 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." The neighbourhood counts around 1,285 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The reviews reflect a place where people feel at home, though the sample is small enough that it represents the wider municipality rather than this street alone.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Aldi a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Basisschool De Vijverburgh and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool, are on your doorstep, and secondary options like Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer are nearby too. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram line 3 stops at Dorp and Delftsewallen within a few minutes' walk, while bus line 170 and the train station Zoetermeer Oost are both about a ten-minute walk away, connecting you to the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk for this area, based on the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1962. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 53 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their respective norms. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but expected to become medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via De Makelaars Jenné | Baars | Jenné.
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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 Dr. J. W. Paltelaan 36, Zoetermeer
What does the asking price of €735,000 say about the market position of this home?
The asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Zoetermeer. This is a precomputed comparison based on the neighbourhood average, so it gives an indication of where this home sits in the local market. The price per square metre comes to €4,836 based on the agent's listed living area of 152 m².
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. In total there are five rooms, with a volume of 625 m³. The living area is listed at 152 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 m². The plot measures 296 m² according to both sources.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made here. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and would normally give an indication of the official valuation, but it is not included in the information provided.
What does the foundation risk indication mean for this address?
The foundation risk for this address is indicated as medium, based on area-level data from public sources. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property, and it applies to the postcode area rather than this home alone.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Hoogvliet is the nearest supermarket, just around the corner at about 493 metres. Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 610 metres, and another Hoogvliet is at 634 metres. Aldi is also within walking distance at 685 metres, and an AH XL is about 1.1 kilometres away. In total there are 27 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are nearby for children?
Two primary schools are on your doorstep: Basisschool De Vijverburgh and Katholieke basisschool De Paulusschool, both at about 145 metres. Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer, a secondary school, is also very close at 163 metres. Oranje Nassau College Clauslaan is a five-minute walk away at 478 metres, and IKC Stella Nova is at 495 metres.
How is this home connected to public transport?
Tram line 3 stops at Dorp, about 286 metres away, and at Delftsewallen, about 338 metres away. Bus line 170 stops at Station Zoetermeer Oost, roughly 611 metres from the home. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost at 591 metres, so you have both tram and train options within a short walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality give their surroundings an average score of 7.52 out of 10, based on 39 reviews. 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 notes: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood alone.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 31 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, only about its energy efficiency classification.
