A grand old semi-detached house on Meerweg
This is a stately semi-detached house from 1907, set on a leafy street in the Schimmellaan neighbourhood of Bussum. With a living area of 200 m² and a plot of 365 m², it is a substantial home with plenty of character. The asking price of €1,295,000 is 271% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €348,714. For context, the price per square metre is €6,475, based on the BAG registration. This is one of the semi-detached houses in Gooise Meren currently on the market.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any installations. What is known is that the house was built in 1907 and carries an energy label E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so expect higher energy costs. The living area is 200 m² according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 365 m². No further specifications are given in the listing.
Schimmellaan, a small and settled neighbourhood
Schimmellaan is a compact neighbourhood with just 285 residents, and a large share of them are older: a quarter are 65 or over, while 16% are under 15. It is a place where people tend to stay for a long time. 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. We have lived here for almost 30 years, very pleasant." Another resident, born and raised here, adds: "I was born in this neighbourhood, grew up, went to school and especially played outside a lot. I still live there." A third review is less positive, calling it the "Slum of Bussum South" and criticising the older generation for being "racist and not open to change." These reviews are based on seven responses from across the municipality of Gooise Meren, where the average score is 8.15. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of housing, with 73% owner-occupied homes. This is the Schimmellaan neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Vomar is a couple of streets away. The Brandsmaschool is on your doorstep, and the Volantcollege for mavo, havo and vwo is just around the corner as well. The GP and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus line 5 stops at Bussum, Olmenlaan, just around the corner, and bus line 109 stops at Bussum, Centrum, a five-minute walk. The train station Naarden-Bussum is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Gooise Meren. As for the address, the area-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and railway and aircraft noise are both 44 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the house was built before 1970 and that 87% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Voorma en Walch Makelaars in het Gooi Huizen.
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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 Meerweg 9, Bussum
What is the asking price for this house?
The asking price is €1,295,000. This is 271% above the average asking price in the Schimmellaan neighbourhood, which is €348,714. The price per square metre is €6,475, based on the BAG living area of 200 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €6,331, so this home is priced well above that.
What is the living area and plot size?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 200 m² and the plot is 365 m². The listing does not provide any further details on the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms. The house was built in 1907 and has an energy label E.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The listing does not mention any specific insulation measures or heating installations. The house dates from 1907, which is typical for this area, where 85.7% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
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 address?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the house was built before 1970, and 87% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both also below the standard. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just around the corner at 354 metres. The Vomar is a couple of streets away at 609 metres, and Nettorama is at 716 metres. There are also Ekoplaza and SPAR express within a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Brandsmaschool, a primary school, is on your doorstep at 59 metres. The Volantcollege for mavo, havo and vwo is just around the corner at 151 metres. The Gooilandschool is a couple of streets away at 276 metres. There are 41 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 5 stops at Bussum, Olmenlaan, just around the corner at 243 metres, and at Bussum, Parklaan at 281 metres. Bus line 109 stops at Bussum, Centrum, a five-minute walk at 459 metres. The nearest train station is Naarden-Bussum, a ten-minute walk at 559 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Schimmellaan is a small neighbourhood with 285 residents. A quarter are 65 or older, and 16% are under 15. Residents who reviewed the area across the municipality give an average score of 8.15. One resident praised the neighbourly contact and the safe environment for children, while another was critical of the older generation's openness to change.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, garage, or installations. It also does not mention insulation or heating systems. As a result, the layout and condition of the interior are not known from the listing.
