Molenstraat 140
Dorp-Oost, Zoetermeer
AreaA terraced house in the heart of Dorp
Molenstraat 140 sits in Dorp, the oldest part of Zoetermeer, where the streets have a settled, village-like feel. The house itself dates from 1949 and carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. With a living area of 80 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €380,000 works out at €4,750 per square metre. That is on the high side compared with the average sale price of €415,294 for homes sold in the neighbourhood, though the market here has been active, with 97 homes sold recently. For a sense of what else is on offer, have a look at terraced houses in Zoetermeer.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a terraced house with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 272 cubic metres. The BAG registration gives a living area of 82 square metres, while the agent lists 80 square metres, so there is a small difference between the two sources. The plot is another point where the figures diverge: the BAG records 444 square metres, whereas the agent states 170 square metres. No further details about the garden, insulation or heating are given in the listing.
Life in Dorp
Dorp is a compact neighbourhood with around 5,100 residents, and it has a distinctly local character. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.69 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants." Another notes: "It's quite nice to live here, but the aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins are not for me. Otherwise, everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents between 25 and 45, and a fifth over 65. For more on the area, see the Dorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. Ekoplaza is just around the corner for organic groceries, with Hoogvliet a couple of streets away and Aldi a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC De Kasteeltuyn and IKC De Achtsprong are both within a ten-minute walk, and Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer offers secondary education nearby. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein, Huisartsenpraktijk Klooster, about a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Wilderink is just around the corner. Bus stops on Rokkeveenseweg Zuid are a couple of streets away, served by lines N6, 170 and 71, and Zoetermeer Oost train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, including the hospital, is part of the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does come with some area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1949 construction on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that all properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while current flood risk is low, rising to low in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Van 't Hof Makelaardij.
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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 Molenstraat 140, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with recent sales in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €380,000 for a living area of 80 square metres according to the agent, which comes to €4,750 per square metre. In the neighbourhood, the average sale price for homes sold recently is €415,294, so this asking price sits below that average. However, the price per square metre is on the high side, which reflects the relatively compact living area. The market has been active, with 97 homes sold in the area.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 272 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 80 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 square metres. The plot size also differs between sources: the BAG gives 444 square metres, while the agent states 170 square metres.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no official municipal figure to compare with the asking price. The asking price of €380,000 stands on its own, and the price per square metre is based on the agent's stated living area of 80 square metres.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, below the norm, and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and reflect the wider area, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1949 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are within walking distance?
Ekoplaza is the nearest supermarket, just around the corner at about 541 metres. Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away at 802 metres, and Aldi is about 932 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Dirk is slightly further at 970 metres, and Jumbo is about 1.3 kilometres away. In total, there are 30 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. IKC De Kasteeltuyn is about 785 metres away, IKC De Achtsprong is 797 metres, and De Jacobsvlinder is 837 metres. For secondary education, Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer is about 854 metres away. Basisschool De Vijverburgh is slightly further at 918 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are on Rokkeveenseweg Zuid, about 670 metres away, served by lines N6 and 170. Another stop, Zoetermeer, Rokkeveenseweg-zuid, is 672 metres away with line 71, and Zoetermeer, Bastionhotel is 678 metres with line 71. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, about 969 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Dorp like?
Dorp is a neighbourhood with around 5,100 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with 28% between 25 and 45 and 23% aged 65 or over. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.69 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants," while another mentions easy access by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state certain property details, such as the garden, insulation, heating system, or any outdoor space like a balcony or garage. The agent provides the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, and volume, but other features are not mentioned. As a result, the description focuses on what is available in the listing, and no assumptions are made about missing information.
