A semi-detached house on Ruitersweg
This semi-detached house on Ruitersweg sits in the Havenstraatbuurt, a lively part of Hilversum's centre. With 98 m² of living space, it is a good deal larger than the average rental in the area, and the asking rent of €2,700 per month sits about 18% above the neighbourhood average of €2,297. That puts it on the high side for the street, though the extra space is part of the story. For context, semi-detached houses in Hilversum are a fairly small slice of the local rental market.
The Havenstraatbuurt
The Havenstraatbuurt is a compact, central neighbourhood with around 3,050 residents. It is a mix of ages, with a strong share of people in their late twenties to mid-forties, and more than half of households are single-person. The housing stock is mostly rental, and homes here tend to go quickly: the average time from listing to let is 18 days. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is drawn from the figures. The Havenstraatbuurt neighbourhood is one of the more urban pockets of the town.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and a Dirk. For school runs, the Violenschool is a five-minute walk, and the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is. The train station is 1.4 km away, a manageable walk or short cycle. The municipality of Hilversum keeps the centre within easy reach.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including ViaDaan. The agent has published the key details, though the listing is relatively brief.
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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 Ruitersweg 74, Hilversum
Is €2,700 a fair rent for this semi-detached house?
The rent is about 18% above the neighbourhood average of €2,297, which makes it one of the pricier rentals in the Havenstraatbuurt. The home is also larger than most, at 98 m² versus an average of 74 m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the central location.
How does the floor area compare to other rentals in the area?
At 98 m², this semi-detached house is about 32% larger than the average rental in the Havenstraatbuurt, which comes in at 74 m². That is a notable difference and helps explain the higher rent. Most rentals in the neighbourhood are smaller, so this one stands out for its size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration, so it reflects the home's energy performance as recorded. A C label is in the middle of the scale, meaning energy costs are likely to be moderate, though the exact amount depends on usage and the current energy prices.
How quickly do rentals go in the Havenstraatbuurt?
Rentals in this neighbourhood are let on average within 18 days, according to recent figures. That suggests a fairly active market, so homes do not tend to sit empty for long. This particular listing has been available through two channels, which may give it a bit more visibility.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of households?
The Havenstraatbuurt has around 3,050 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 52%. About 26% of households have children, and the average household size is 1.8. It is a mixed area with a strong presence of people aged 25 to 45, giving it a lively, urban feel.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn is 423 metres away, an Aldi at 448 metres, and a Dirk at 525 metres, so daily shopping is a short walk. The Violenschool primary school is 360 metres away, and the Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum is 405 metres. Both are within a five-minute walk.
