Kleine Driftbuurt, Hilversum
NeighbourhoodThis 1903 terraced house on Lijsterweg sits in the lively Kleine Driftbuurt, a stone's throw from Hilversum's centre. With 70 m² of living space and an energy label G, it's a classic Dutch home that needs modernisation. The asking price of €325,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €463,000, making it a keen entry point for buyers willing to invest in upgrades. For context, terraced houses in Hilversum typically command higher prices.
The neighbourhood Kleine Driftbuurt is a densely populated area (over 4,000 residents) with a mix of families and singles. Most homes were built before 1945, giving the streets a historic character. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (52%) and a strong urban feel, with over 4,100 addresses per km². No resident reviews are available for this area, so the picture comes from CBS data: many households have children, and incomes are average for Hilversum.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and a PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Nassauschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and De Wilgetoren is similarly close. Secondary schools like St. Aloysius College are within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Hilversum offers a wide range of amenities, including a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Vulpen Roozeburg Makelaars.
Details of this home
Lijsterweg 123, Hilversum
Data from Kleine Driftbuurt
Data from Kleine Driftbuurt
25 within 5 km
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About Lijsterweg 123, Hilversum
The asking price of €325,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €463,000, but the house is also 31% smaller than the average home in Kleine Driftbuurt (70 m² vs 101 m²). Given the energy label G and the need for modernisation, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a fixer-upper in this area.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs to expect. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not uncommon for a pre-war house. Upgrading the insulation and heating system would improve the label and reduce bills.
Hilversum train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 30 minutes. The station area also has shops and restaurants.
Primary schools within walking distance include Nassauschool (279 m) and De Wilgetoren (365 m). For secondary education, St. Aloysius College (606 m) and Mediaschool (616 m) are both about a ten-minute walk away.
The CBS data records 123 total crimes in the area, which is moderate for a densely populated urban neighbourhood. The area has a mix of families and young professionals, and the streets are generally lively.
The plot is 93 m², but the listing does not mention a garden. The house is a terraced property, so outdoor space may be limited to a small backyard.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kleine Driftbuurt