A terraced house by the water
This terraced house sits on the Kastanjelaan in the Vosselaankwartier, a quiet residential street in Hillegom with a view over the water. Built in 1989, the home has an energy label B and is offered for €475,000. For context, terraced houses in Hillegom are currently listed at an average of €535,000.
The home itself
The agent describes a three-storey house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, and a volume of 333 m³. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot measures 113 m² according to both sources. There is a front garden and a back garden of 41 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, with insulation including roof insulation, partial double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a combi boiler. The home is set on a quiet road, by the water, in a residential area with an open view.
Life in the Vosselaankwartier
The Vosselaankwartier is a small neighbourhood with around 905 residents, where about 36% of households include children. Residents of the municipality of Hillegom give their living environment an average score of 8.66, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as "a warm neighbourhood where social control is highly valued," while another mentions a "busy through road, people keep to themselves." The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, see the Vosselaankwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Aldi a couple of streets away. The Savioschool and Daltonschool Hillegom are both within a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk G.H.W. Saaf, is a couple of streets away, with Service Apotheek Delta Hillegom nearby. Bus line 250 stops at Hillegom, Oranje Nassauplein, on your doorstep, and the train station Hillegom is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Hillegom offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Hillegom.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €427,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €285,000 to €427,000. As for the address, the noise load from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 27 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk in 2050 is also medium, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Berg ERA Makelaars - Bollenstreekmakelaars and other listings.
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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 Kastanjelaan 12, Hillegom
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €427,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a factual comparison, and what it means for the final sale price depends on the market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot is 113 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 41 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, partial double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating via a combi boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In the area, 1% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk in 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 434 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Dekamarkt is at 524 metres, Aldi at 623 metres, and Albert Heijn at 737 metres. There are 18 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is Savioschool, a special primary school at 143 metres, followed by Daltonschool Hillegom at 181 metres. Johannesschool is at 301 metres, IKC Vossepark at 345 metres, and De Fontein at 368 metres. There are 46 schools within 5 kilometres, including secondary education at about 1 kilometre.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 250 stops at Hillegom, Oranje Nassauplein, just 82 metres away, with additional stops at van Nispenpark and van Limburg Stirumlaan. The nearest train station is Hillegom, at about 1.6 kilometres, which is a ten-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Hillegom give their living environment an average score of 8.66, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as "a warm neighbourhood where social control is highly valued," while another mentions a "busy through road, people keep to themselves." The reviews reflect a mix of experiences.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Vosselaankwartier has around 905 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. About 36% of households have children, 35% are single-person households, and 30% are households without children. The age spread is fairly even, with 22% aged 65 or older and 15% under 15.
