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Rivierenbuurt, Velsen
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Maasstraat in IJmuiden sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a neighbourhood with a mix of older homes and greenery. With 131 m² of living space and a 265 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The home was built in 1954 and has an energy label D, so some updates may be needed. Priced at €625,000, it is in line with the market for semi-detached houses in Velsen.
The Rivierenbuurt has around 2,145 residents, with many single-person households and a fair share of older residents. Two residents reviewed the area: one says, "Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood." Another notes, "People themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone." The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt has a high density of addresses, typical of a strongly urban area.
For daily shopping, Vomar is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Het Kompas and De Vliegende Hollander. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Velsen offers further amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS.
Details of this home
Maasstraat 37, Ijmuiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone. My house is okay, it just should have been in a different location.
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About Maasstraat 37, Ijmuiden
The price of €625,000 is in line with the market for semi-detached homes in Velsen. The house has 131 m² of living space and a 265 m² plot, which is generous. However, the energy label D means you may face higher energy costs, and the 1954 build may need some modernisation.
The Rivierenbuurt is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages. Resident reviews are mixed: some point out poor insulation and maintenance issues, while others mention safety concerns. The area has a park nearby and basic amenities within walking distance, but the social atmosphere is not for everyone.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, so you would need a bike, car or bus to reach it. The neighbourhood is well served by local shops and schools within a short walk.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Het Kompas (about 600 m), De Vliegende Hollander (about 750 m), and Sint Franciscus-School (about 800 m). There is also a special school, De Boekanier, nearby. Secondary education is about 1.1 km away.
Vomar is just around the corner (355 m), and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away (415 m). Albert Heijn is about 870 m away, so daily groceries are easily done on foot.
Energy label D indicates average efficiency. The home was built in 1954, so insulation and heating may not be up to modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like double glazing or better insulation could reduce them.
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