Schilderskwartier, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis pre-war semi-detached house on Stadhouderslaan sits in a leafy part of Hilversum, with a classic 1917 facade and a generous 329 m² plot. At €650,000, the asking price is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €998,375, making it a keen entry into the market for a home of this type. For context, semi-detached houses in Hilversum typically command higher prices.
The neighbourhood Schilderskwartier is a densely built urban area with a mix of families and older residents. It's a lively, well-established neighbourhood where most homes are owner-occupied (85%) and three-quarters are single-family houses. The area sees a fair amount of activity, with 118 reported incidents in the latest figures, but residents appreciate the central location and the nearby parks.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR express is just around the corner, and a PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Families have several schools within walking distance, including the International School Hilversum (a five-minute walk) and the Hilversumse Schoolvereniging. The municipality Hilversum offers a range of cultural amenities, with a restaurant and a park both within a five-minute stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Floor Makelaardij o.g. and Funda. The energy label is E, so heating costs are something to factor in.
Details of this home
Stadhouderslaan 42, Hilversum
Data from Schilderskwartier
Data from Schilderskwartier
23 within 5 km
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About Stadhouderslaan 42, Hilversum
The asking price of €650,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Schilderskwartier (€998,375) and also below the median of €735,000. However, the floor area of 125 m² is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 170 m². Given the plot size and the property type, the price appears keen compared to other semi-detached homes in Hilversum.
Schilderskwartier is a densely populated urban area with a high address density (3,166 addresses per km²). It has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45,65 (29%) and 65+ (21%). Most homes are owner-occupied (85%) and three-quarters are single-family houses. The area has a residential feel, with shops and schools within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht straightforward.
There are several schools within walking distance. The International School Hilversum (primary and secondary) is about 345 m away, and the Hilversumse Schoolvereniging is 449 m away. Other options include the Wilhelminaschool (498 m) and a special primary school at 523 m.
The energy label is E, which indicates that the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Schilderskwartier, about 33% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not uncommon for a pre-war property.
Currently, there are 24 homes for sale in Schilderskwartier, with prices ranging from €379,000 to €3,250,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 45 days, suggesting a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schilderskwartier