Otto'slaan 2
Boomberg, Hilversum
AreaA grand old home in Boomberg
This semi-detached house from 1896 sits on a quiet road in the Boomberg neighbourhood of Hilversum, a part of town where the streets have a settled, established feel. With its high ceilings and period character, it is the kind of home that makes an impression the moment you walk in. The asking price of €985,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €931,383. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €5,851, while this home is listed at €6,747 per square metre. If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Hilversum, this one stands out for its age and character.
The house itself
Inside, the home offers five rooms spread over three floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 146 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 132 square metres. The plot measures 335 square metres according to both the agent and the BAG registration. Outside there is a rear garden of 121 square metres facing southwest and accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a side garden. The home has roof insulation, partial double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a combination boiler and a gas fireplace. It is offered in full ownership.
The Boomberg neighbourhood
Boomberg is a residential area where older homes sit alongside more recent builds, and the streets are quiet and leafy. The neighbourhood has around 3,190 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents of the municipality of Hilversum give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as "busy but charming", while another notes that "within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station". A third resident mentions that it is a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". The reviews cover the wider municipality rather than Boomberg specifically, so they give a general impression of life in Hilversum. For a closer look at what this part of town is like, the Boomberg neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The SPAR express is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a five-minute walk. For schools, the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is on your doorstep, and the Violenschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Eedenburgh Huisartsen, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is similarly close. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops on Paulus van Loolaan and Boomberglaan both just around the corner, served by lines 1 and 121. Hilversum train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Tergooi MC hospital is a short drive. All of this sits within the municipality of Hilversum, which has good facilities of its own.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €878,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €707,000 to €878,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, as is heat stress today, though the heat stress indication for 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VAN VULPEN ROOZENBURG MAKELAARS and listings on Funda and 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.
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About Otto'slaan 2, Hilversum
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €985,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €878,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 24%, from €707,000 to €878,000.
What is the layout of this home?
The home has five rooms across three floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 146 square metres, while the BAG registration records 132 square metres. The plot is 335 square metres. There is a rear garden of 121 square metres facing southwest, plus a front and side garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home does have roof insulation, partial double glazing and HR glazing, which the agent lists as features. The energy label is a separate fact from these features.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is measured at 46 dB Lden, rail noise at 26 dB Lden, and air traffic noise at 44 dB Lden. These figures come from public data sources and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1896, and the soil type is sand. This is an indication based on public data sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate risk indications for this address are mostly low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but the indication for 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The SPAR express is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and an Aldi within a five-minute walk. The Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is on your doorstep, and the Violenschool is a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP is Eedenburgh Huisartsen, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is similarly close.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops on Paulus van Loolaan and Boomberglaan are both just around the corner, served by lines 1 and 121. Hilversum train station is a ten-minute walk away. The Tergooi MC hospital is about 2.7 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Hilversum give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as "busy but charming", while another notes that "within a reasonable distance you have supermarkets or the train station". A third mentions it is a "safe neighbourhood, occasionally some nuisance from young people". These reviews cover the wider municipality, not Boomberg specifically.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 30 homes for sale in the Boomberg neighbourhood. The average asking price is €931,383, with a median of €795,000. Prices range from €222,500 to €3,250,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,851.
