A 1930s terraced house in IJmuiden
This terraced house on Alexander Bellstraat 1 sits in the Natuurkundigenbuurt, a quiet residential street in IJmuiden. Built in 1931, it has a classic pre-war character with a modern energy label A. The asking price is €439,500. For context, there are currently 10 homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €444,950. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Velsen], this one stands out for its energy label and its location.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 115 m². The plot measures 109 m². There is a garden at the rear (22 m²) and a front garden, with the rear garden facing north and accessible via the back alley. A balcony is also present. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership.
Life in the Natuurkundigenbuurt
The Natuurkundigenbuurt is a small neighbourhood with around 2,180 residents. Residents of the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Safe, clean, lots of nature. Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood." Another notes: "Cosy neighbourhood by the park. Wijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance. In addition, Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep." A third review is less positive, mentioning older homes with poor insulation and high energy costs. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 39% of households having children and 36% being single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Natuurkundigenbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. Primary school Het Kompas is on your doorstep, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk J.J.M. Bakx, a couple of streets away, and the IJmuider Apotheek Ledeboer is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Kennemerlaan is on your doorstep with line 74, and the Scheldestraat stop, a couple of streets away, offers lines 3, 74, 382, 385 and N30. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about a ten-minute drive. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Velsen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €412,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €331,000 to €412,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while aircraft and industrial noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the soil type being sand. The climate indications are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS and their listing on Funda.
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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 Alexander Bellstraat 1, Ijmuiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €439,500 is 7% above the WOZ value of €412,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 133 m², is €3,305.
What is the layout of the home?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 115 m². There is a rear garden of 22 m² and a front garden, plus a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is based on the home being built before 1970 (1931) and the soil type being sand. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden and industrial noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address, based on the reference years 2022 and 2024.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, just around the corner at about 206 metres. The Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at about 414 metres, and there is another Vomar at about 574 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 959 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
Primary school Het Kompas is on your doorstep at about 103 metres. Other primary schools include De Klipper at about 661 metres and De Vliegende Hollander at about 759 metres. For secondary education, Tendercollege VMBO-LWOO is about 979 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Kennemerlaan is on your doorstep at about 175 metres, served by line 74. The Scheldestraat stop, about 311 metres away, offers lines 3, 74, 382, 385 and N30. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about 2.8 km away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident mentions feeling safe and enjoying nature, while another highlights the character of the houses and the nearby park. A third review notes that some older homes have insulation issues.
