A family home in Seghwaert-Noord-Oost
This terraced house on Velddreef 285 sits in a quiet corner of Zoetermeer, where residents describe the atmosphere as calm, sometimes almost too quiet. The home was built in 1983 and was offered for €475,000. The listing did not state the energy label, so that information was missing. With a living area of 102 m² according to the agent, the asking price worked out at €4,657 per m², which was on the high side compared with the average of €4,246 per m² for terraced houses in Zoetermeer. This home has not been online since 13 October 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described this as a single-family terraced house with six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 335 m³. There is a rear garden facing south, accessible via the back alley. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered in full ownership. According to the BAG registration the living area was 98 m², while the agent listed 102 m²; the plot was 113 m² in both sources.
Life in Seghwaert-Noord-Oost
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident says: "The neighborhood is really quiet, sometimes too quiet in my opinion." Another adds: "fine, a few more elderly people in this neighbourhood so quite quiet which I like. but there could be more benches." A third simply calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood." The district has around 9,155 inhabitants, and most homes here were built between 1970 and 1990. For more context, have a look at the Seghwaert-Noord-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Jumbo is on your doorstep, with SPAR express just around the corner and Lidl a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum De Touwladder is a five-minute walk, and Oranje Nassau College Parkdreef is also within walking distance. The GP practice Weidedreef is a couple of streets away, with Service Apotheek Seghwaert a five-minute walk further. Tram line 3 stops at Leidsewallen on your doorstep, and bus lines N6 and 70 stop at Surfpad. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, about 2.9 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €420,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 13% above the WOZ value. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including De Drie Kastelen NVM Makelaardij on Funda.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Energy
Save up to € 400 on your energy billCompare nowAreas and volume
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredLayout
Construction
Outdoor space
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 Velddreef 285, Zoetermeer
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of this home was €420,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €475,000 was 13% above that WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is simply a factual reference point.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this was a single-family terraced house with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 335 m³. There is a rear garden facing south, accessible via the back alley. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered in full ownership.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field. As a result, the energy efficiency of the home cannot be assessed from the listing, and no conclusion could be drawn about expected energy costs.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is really quiet, sometimes too quiet. Another appreciates the quiet but wishes there were more benches. A third simply calls it a cosy neighbourhood. These reviews describe the wider district, not this specific street.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 21 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation were available in the listing.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Jumbo is the nearest supermarket at about 138 metres, followed by SPAR express at 458 metres and Lidl at 657 metres. Albert Heijn has two locations nearby, at 806 and 817 metres. All of these are within a short walk or cycle from the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram line 3 stops at Leidsewallen, about 144 metres away. Bus lines N6 and 70 stop at Surfpad, roughly 577 and 587 metres away. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer Oost, at about 2.9 km. These connections link the home to the wider Zoetermeer area.
How did the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 worked out at €4,657 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 102 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,246. The average asking price for homes at the time for sale here was €485,083, with a median of €462,500.
What schools are within walking distance?
Kindcentrum De Touwladder, a primary school, is about 291 metres away. Oranje Nassau College Parkdreef, a secondary school, is at 447 metres. There are also two special education schools nearby: De Schatkist at 246 metres and De Musketier SO at 252 metres.
