A classic semi-detached house on Singel
Singel 72 is a semi-detached house from 1914, sitting in the heart of Bussum. The home is part of the Bijlstraat neighbourhood, a lively spot right in the centre where everything is within walking distance. With a living area of 143 m² on a plot of 204 m², this is a substantial home for the area. The last known asking price of €645,000 worked out at €4,510 per m², which was on the high side compared with the average of €4,489 per m² for homes sold in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for a home in this part of Bussum was €395,000, though that reflected a much smaller average floor area of 88 m². This home is one of the [semi-detached houses in Gooise Meren]( /koopwoningen/gooise-meren/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/). This home has not been online since 15 November 2026.
A home with history
The house dates from 1914, so it carries over a century of character. The living area is 143 m² according to the BAG registration. The plot measures 204 m². The listing did not provide further details about the layout, bedrooms, bathrooms or outdoor space.
The Bijlstraat neighbourhood
Residents of the district Bussum Centrum give their surroundings an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another adds: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,095 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 3,590 per km². The home sits within [the Bijlstraat neighbourhood]( /buurt/bijlstraat-gooise-meren/).
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Nettorama a couple of streets away. Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk, and Elan College Bussum is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Medisch Centrum Bussum-Zuid, is a ten-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Schermer is just around the corner. Bus stop Bussum, Poststraat is a couple of streets away, served by line 107, and Bussum, Laarderweg is nearby with line 109. Bussum Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The home is part of [the municipality of Gooise Meren]( /gemeente/gooise-meren/).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. Public risk data at address level indicates the following, as area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the home built before 1970 on sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but medium by 2050. Noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Dorenbos I Rasch Makelaars.
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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 Singel 72, Bussum
What was the asking price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price was €645,000. With a living area of 143 m² according to the BAG registration, that worked out at €4,510 per m². The average asking price for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood was €395,000, though those homes had an average floor area of 88 m². The average price per m² for homes sold in the neighbourhood was €4,489.
What does the energy label G mean for this home?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. The home was built in 1914, and the listing did not mention any insulation measured. The label itself does not tell you anything about the condition of the construction, only about the energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this home in the data we have. Without it, there was no comparison to make between the asking price and the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1914, before 1970, and the soil type is sand. In this postcode area, 96% of properties were built before 1970.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner at 358 metres, Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 435 metres, and Nettorama is nearby at 459 metres. SPAR express is a five-minute walk at 598 metres, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk at 775 metres. There are 22 supermarkets within 5 km.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Bussum, Poststraat is a couple of streets away at 364 metres, served by line 107. Bussum, Laarderweg is at 438 metres with line 109, and Bussum, Havenstraat is at 461 metres with lines 107 and 109. Bussum Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk at 742 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district Bussum Centrum give their surroundings an average score of 8.39, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Right in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." Another says: "Quiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads."
What schools are near this home?
Katholieke Basisschool Sint Vitus is a five-minute walk at 387 metres, with 172 pupils. De Zonnewijzer is a ten-minute walk at 825 metres, and De Hoeksteen is at 866 metres. Elan College Bussum, a secondary special education school, is a ten-minute walk at 773 metres. There are 56 schools within 5 km.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk from the sea or rivers is indicated as low, both now and in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The living area of 143 m² is 62% larger than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². The plot measures 204 m². This made the home considerably more spacious than most properties at the time for sale in the area, which had an average floor area of 88 m².
