Guido Gezellelaan 38
Hemen, Hillegom
AreaA quiet spot in Hemen
This terraced house on Guido Gezellelaan sits in Hemen, a residential pocket of Hillegom where the streets are calm and the pace is unhurried. Built in 1984, it has a sheltered position on a quiet road, with a front and back garden that gets the sun from the south. The asking price of €545,000 is on the high side compared with terraced houses in Hillegom, so it is worth weighing up what you get for the money.
Inside the home
The agent describes a five-room layout spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is given as 130 m² in the listing, while the BAG registration records 119 m²; the plot is 136 m² in both. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold to factor in.
Life in Hemen
Hemen is a small neighbourhood of about 1,560 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied and many are family houses. Across the municipality of Hillegom, residents give their living environment an average score of 8.66, based on five reviews. One resident describes "a warm neighbourhood where social control is highly valued," while another mentions a "busy through road" and notes that "people keep to themselves." The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a fair share of families and older residents. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Hemen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Basisschool De Giraf is just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you will find the PLUS supermarket. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Elsbroek, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU pharmacy is a bit closer. For public transport, bus line 22 stops at Beinsdorp, a couple of streets away, and line 250 also serves Hillegom, Olympiaweg. The train station in Hillegom is about three kilometres off. The wider area, including the municipality of Hillegom, has plenty of shops and services within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €488,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 12% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 64%, from €298,000 to €488,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the area-level climate data points to a medium risk of pluvial flooding and a medium 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 Heemborgh Makelaars Hillegom.
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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 Guido Gezellelaan 38, Hillegom
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €545,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €488,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 64%, from €298,000 to €488,000, which shows how much prices have climbed in this area over the past five years.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 130 m², while the BAG registration records 119 m². The plot is 136 m² in both sources. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, which can help keep heating bills down. However, the label itself does not tell you the exact condition of the insulation or installations.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level data shows noise from road traffic at 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic at 21 dB Lden, and from air traffic at 41 dB Lden, all measured in recent years. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. This means the home is not exposed to excessive noise from these sources, based on the available public data.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The area-level climate data indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) and a medium flood risk both now and in 2050. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk is low, with sandy soil, which is a positive sign, but again this is based on area-level data.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 788 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A bit further, at about 1.3 kilometres, you will find Jumbo, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are around 1.4 kilometres. There are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Giraf is just around the corner, about 208 metres away, making it an easy walk for young children. De Toermalijn Vrije School voor de Bollenstreek is about 668 metres away, and De Fontein is about 1.3 kilometres. There are 46 schools within five kilometres, including secondary education options.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Beinsdorp, about 768 metres away, served by line 22. Hillegom, Olympiaweg is slightly closer at 777 metres and also has line 250. The nearest train station is Hillegom, about 2.9 kilometres away, which connects you to the wider rail network. These distances are approximate and based on the data provided.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Residents of the municipality of Hillegom give their living environment an average score of 8.66, based on five reviews. One resident describes "a warm neighbourhood where social control is highly valued," while another mentions a "busy through road" and that "people keep to themselves." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just the Hemen neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood of Hemen like?
Hemen is a small neighbourhood with about 1,560 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied, and there is a mix of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has a low foundation risk indication, with sandy soil. The area is residential and quiet, according to the setting described by the agent. For more details, you can look at the neighbourhood page.
