A friendly street in Babberspolder West
Geraniumstraat 43 sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Babberspolder West, a neighbourhood in Vlaardingen where residents give their surroundings a 7.88 out of 10. The asking price of €439,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €400,056 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and well above the median of €342,500. For context, terraced houses in Vlaardingen typically sell for around €4,366 per square metre, while this home is listed at €4,878 per square metre.
The home itself
This terraced house was built in 1953 and has a living area of 90 square metres, spread over three floors. It has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with an annual fee of €35.58.
Life in Babberspolder West
Residents of the Babberspolder West neighbourhood describe it as a cosy place where newcomers are quickly welcomed. One resident, who has lived there for six years, says: "As soon as we arrived, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood." Another resident appreciates that "everything is nearby." The neighbourhood has around 4,820 inhabitants, and about 60% of the homes are single-family houses. Based on five reviews, the average score is 7.88 out of 10.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Aldi is on your doorstep, and Boon's Markt is just around the corner. For primary education, IKC Ambacht is a couple of streets away, while Lentiz | Groen van Prinstererlyceum for secondary education is also a couple of streets away. The GP practice De Hogen Hoed is a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Van Hogendorplaan is just around the corner. Bus stops Meidoornstraat, Rotterdamseweg and Sportlaan are all within a short walk, served by lines 56 and 156. The nearest train station, Schiedam Centrum, is about 3.7 kilometres away, within the municipality of Vlaardingen. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including van Driel Makelaardij 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 Geraniumstraat 43, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €439,000 is above the average asking price of €400,056 for homes currently for sale in Babberspolder West, and significantly higher than the median of €342,500. The price per square metre is €4,878, compared to the neighbourhood average of €4,366. Homes in this neighbourhood sell on average within 20 days.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 90 square metres, and the plot is 145 square metres. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it is not the same as the market value. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 13 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the home was built in 1953, before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi is just 180 metres away, and Boon's Markt is 248 metres away, so both are within a short walk. A Dirk is about 1.1 kilometres away, and a Lidl is about 1.1 kilometres away. In total, there are 32 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, IKC Ambacht is 421 metres away, het Christal is 437 metres away, and Avonturijn is 443 metres away. For secondary education, Lentiz | Groen van Prinstererlyceum is 268 metres away. There are 65 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Meidoornstraat, 148 metres away, served by lines 56 and 156. Other stops are Rotterdamseweg and Sportlaan, both about 360 metres away, also on lines 56 and 156. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Babberspolder West?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "As soon as we arrived, we were immediately welcomed by almost the entire neighbourhood." Another resident says: "Good experience, nice neighbourhood and everything is nearby."
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, which can help with energy efficiency.
