Van der Maasstraat 6
Palenstein, Zoetermeer
AreaA spacious family home in Palenstein
On Van der Maasstraat 6 in Zoetermeer you will find a terraced house from 1968 with an energy label A. The asking price of €570,000 sits 17% above the average asking price of €485,607 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the high side. The living area of 164 m² is 40% larger than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². For comparison, [terraced houses in Zoetermeer]( /koopwoningen/zoetermeer/tussenwoningen/) are listed at an average of €4,284 per m².
The home itself
This drive-in terraced house spans four floors and offers seven rooms, six bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. There is a garden facing south, a balcony, and an integral garage. The property is in full ownership. According to the BAG registration the living area is 180 m², while the agent lists 164 m²; the plot is 124 m² per the BAG and 127 m² per the agent.
Life in Palenstein
Palenstein is a neighbourhood in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage, as one resident puts it. The multicultural community creates a lively and diverse atmosphere, and residents feel the area is forward-looking while retaining a strong sense of connection. Another resident calls it a super cosy neighbourhood with shops and restaurants nearby. Across the district, residents give an average score of 6.69 based on four reviews. The neighbourhood counts 5,530 inhabitants, and 47% of households are single-person households. [The Palenstein neighbourhood]( /buurt/palenstein-zoetermeer/) is home to 2,635 dwellings.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries you can walk to Ekoplaza just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. IKC De Kasteeltuyn and IKC De Achtsprong are both within a five-minute walk for primary education. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Palenstein is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Wilderink is a couple of streets further. Tram stop Palenstein with lines 3 and 4 is a five-minute walk, and bus line 165 stops at Pruimengaarde nearby. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Zoetermeer]( /gemeente/zoetermeer/) offers further amenities within easy reach. The address risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for this area, based on the clay soil and the fact that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below the standard. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, with heat stress expected to rise from low to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van 't Hof Makelaardij on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Van der Maasstraat 6, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Palenstein?
The asking price of €570,000 is 17% above the average asking price of €485,607 in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in Palenstein is €4,284, while this home is listed at €3,476 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 14 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €235,000 to €785,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
This drive-in terraced house spans four floors and contains seven rooms, six bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 164 m², while the BAG registration records 180 m². The home has a garden facing south, a balcony and an integral garage. The property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent states the home is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official registration and gives an indication of the energy performance of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on the clay soil and the fact that 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area.
Which supermarkets are within walking distance?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner at 384 metres, Dirk is at 444 metres, and Hoogvliet is at 533 metres. Aldi is at 635 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are near this home?
IKC De Kasteeltuyn and IKC De Achtsprong are both within a five-minute walk for primary education. Erasmus College, a secondary school with 1,737 pupils, is at 598 metres. MOTION Beweeg College is at 868 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Palenstein with lines 3 and 4 is at 560 metres. Bus line 165 stops at Pruimengaarde at 613 metres and at Vaartdreef at 767 metres. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost at 1,326 metres.
What do residents say about living in Palenstein?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.69 based on four reviews. One resident describes Palenstein as a neighbourhood in transformation with a lively and diverse atmosphere. Another calls it a super cosy neighbourhood with shops and restaurants, while a third mentions that everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot or with the RandstadRail.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is also low. The flood risk for 2050 remains low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
