Rivierenbuurt, Velsen
NeighbourhoodThis 1950s terraced house on IJsselstraat sits in the Rivierenbuurt, a neighbourhood in IJmuiden that feels a bit rough around the edges. With 105 m² of living space and a 145 m² plot, it's a solid family home. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though the reviews suggest insulation could be better. At €379,500, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a terraced houses in Velsen of this size.
The Rivierenbuurt gets a 6.25 out of 10 from two residents. One says: "Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood." Another adds: "People themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone." The neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt is densely built with a mix of ages, and only 12% of homes are owner-occupied.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Kids can walk to primary school Het Kompas on your doorstep, while secondary school Tendercollege VMBO-LWOO is a five-minute walk. The municipality Velsen has a park or garden within a couple of streets away, and a GP practice is just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS.
Details of this home
IJsselstraat 25, Ijmuiden
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Many houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone. My house is okay, it just should have been in a different location.
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About IJsselstraat 25, Ijmuiden
With 105 m² and a 145 m² plot, the price works out to about €3,614 per m². That's typical for a terraced house of this age in IJmuiden. The energy label C is average, so you won't face extreme bills, but the reviews mention poor insulation, so factor that in.
Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.25 out of 10. Residents mention old, poorly insulated homes and a lack of social cohesion. One notes crime concerns, saying you wouldn't walk alone in the nearby woods. It's a very urban area with 3,149 addresses per km².
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, so you'd need a bike or bus to get there. It's not within walking distance for a daily commute.
Primary school Het Kompas is 312 m away, and secondary school Tendercollege VMBO-LWOO is 610 m. Both are within a short walk, making the school run easy.
Dekamarkt is 394 m away, Vomar is 440 m, and another Dekamarkt is 579 m. You've got several options for daily shopping within a few minutes' walk.
The energy label is C, which is decent for a 1951 home. But one review warns of drafts and dampness, so you might want to check the insulation yourself.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenbuurt