Harpoenierstraat 40
Walvisvaarderbuurt, Den Helder
AreaA spacious family home in Den Helder
Tucked away in the Walvisvaarderbuurt, this terraced house on the Harpoenierstraat is a calm, green spot in Den Helder. The home was built in 1975 and has an energy label C. With a living area of 197 m² according to the agent, it is 44% larger than the neighbourhood average of 137 m². The asking price is €495,000. For a sense of the wider market, you can compare it with other terraced houses in Den Helder.
Inside the home
The agent describes a four-storey single-family home with seven rooms, five bedrooms and a volume of 700 m³. There is a south-facing back garden of 49 m² and an integral garage. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The BAG registration lists a living area of 202 m², while the agent lists 197 m². The plot is given as 77 m² in the BAG registration and 112 m² by the agent.
Life in the Walvisvaarderbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Den Helder give their living environment an average score of 7.44, based on 29 reviews. One resident says: "It is nice that it is very quiet and calm in the neighbourhood. Neighbours are willing to help each other." Another adds: "Good experience so far." The neighbourhood itself has around 980 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. The area is home to a mix of households, with both families and single-person households well represented. For more on the area, have a look at the Walvisvaarderbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with the Aldi and Dekamarkt just around the corner. For primary education, De Dijk and Basisschool de Vlieberg are a five-minute walk away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Jong & Nikulina is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek de Schooten is a couple of streets away. Bus line 34 stops at Den Helder, Walvisvaardersweg, a short walk from the home. Den Helder Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings are part of the municipality of Den Helder.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €373,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 33% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €231,000 to €373,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Laan 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.
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About Harpoenierstraat 40, Den Helder
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 33% above the WOZ value of €373,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh for yourself.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a four-storey single-family home with seven rooms, including five bedrooms. The living area is listed as 197 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 202 m². There is a south-facing back garden of 49 m² and an integral garage. The home has roof insulation and double glazing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the actual amount depends on your usage and the energy prices at the time. The agent also mentions roof insulation and double glazing, which can help keep the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address and reflect the average noise exposure over a year.
What is the flood and heat stress risk for this home?
The indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 289 metres away, the Aldi about 298 metres, and the Dekamarkt about 322 metres. A Lidl is at about 1.6 km and a Vomar at about 1.7 km. So for daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk.
What schools are close to this home?
Primary schools within walking distance include De Dijk at about 515 metres and Basisschool de Vlieberg at about 517 metres. Kindcentrum Schoter Duijn is at about 527 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 2.1 km away, according to CBS data.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 34 stops at Den Helder, Walvisvaardersweg, about 161 metres away, and also at Den Helder, Harpoenierstraat, about 251 metres away. The nearest train station is Den Helder Zuid, at about 818 metres, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Den Helder give their living environment an average score of 7.44, based on 29 reviews. One resident says: "It is nice that it is very quiet and calm in the neighbourhood. Neighbours are willing to help each other." Another says: "Good experience so far." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
