A terraced house in a quiet corner of Heemskerk
This terraced house on Rousselstraat sits in Steenstrapark, a small neighbourhood in Heemskerk where the streets are calm and the pace of life feels unhurried. With 270 residents, it is a compact community, and more than half of the residents are 65 or older, which gives the area a settled, quiet character. The asking price of €600,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €1,148,333. It is also the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in this part of Heemskerk. For a sense of what else is on the market, have a look at terraced houses in Heemskerk.
The home itself
The house was built in 1961 and has an energy label E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels. According to the agent, the living area is 170 m², while the BAG registration records 218 m². The plot measures 260 m² in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has six rooms, though the agent does not specify how these are divided into bedrooms and bathrooms.
Steenstrapark through residents' eyes
Residents of the wider district, which includes Steenstrapark, give their living environment an average score of 8.12, based on six reviews. One resident says: "I think I live in a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is very central, making it easy to get to shops and other places. Additionally, the neighbourhood is quiet, which I really appreciate." Another resident is less positive, noting: "Houses will be demolished in the future they say 20227 as far as we know nothing neighbourhood okay otherwise poor maintenance." A third resident simply says: "Very good. Have lived there for years." The reviews are few, so they give only a glimpse of life in the Steenstrapark neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For everyday errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. OBS Het Avontuur primary school is a five-minute walk, and Kindcentrum het Rinket is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Medistate and Apotheek Medistate pharmacy are both just around the corner, and the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis outpatient clinic is a couple of streets away. Bus stops on Strauszstraat and Offenbachstraat are within a few minutes' walk, with lines 72, 572 and 71. The nearest train station is Uitgeest, about 2.1 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Heemskerk.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does come with area-level risk indications from public data sources. The foundation risk is indicated as medium, based on the home being built in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and because 62% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. For heavy rain, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is low, rising to low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Van Gulik 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Rousselstraat 1, Heemskerk
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Steenstrapark?
The asking price of €600,000 is 48% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,148,333. It is also the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in Steenstrapark. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 170 m², is €3,529, which is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €5,173 per m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, but the listing does not specify how these are divided into bedrooms and bathrooms. The living area is stated as 170 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 218 m². The plot measures 260 m² in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs than with a home that has a better label. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the postcode area, 62% of properties were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around Rousselstraat?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 563 metres away. Dekamarkt is at 717 metres, Albert Heijn at 745 metres, Vomar at 789 metres, and Aldi at 901 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
Which schools are close to Rousselstraat?
The nearest primary school is OBS Het Avontuur, about 277 metres away. Kindcentrum het Rinket is at 339 metres, and Otterkolken is at 813 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.3 km away. There is also a kindergarten at 0.3 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Heemskerk, Strauszstraat, about 206 metres away, served by lines 72 and 572. Heemskerk, Offenbachstraat is at 268 metres with line 71, and Heemskerk, Meerstate is at 296 metres with lines 72 and 572. The nearest train station is Uitgeest, about 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district, which includes Steenstrapark, give their living environment an average score of 8.12, based on six reviews. One resident appreciates the quiet and central location, while another mentions poor maintenance and possible future demolition. A third resident has lived there for years and rates it very good.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. For heavy rain, the pluvial flooding risk is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
