A warm welcome on Voorstraat
This 1930s terraced house on Voorstraat sits in Babberspolder West, a residential pocket of Vlaardingen where residents clearly look out for one another. One resident recalls being welcomed by almost the entire street within days of moving in, and notes that many families with children live here. The asking price of €380,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €424,115, and the home is one of 26 currently for sale in the area. For context, [terraced houses in Vlaardingen]( /koopwoningen/vlaardingen/tussenwoningen/ ) typically sell within a similar timeframe.
The house itself
Inside, the agent lists four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 423 m³. The living area is given as 121 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 117 m²; the plot is 190 m² according to both. There is a front garden and a rear garden of 89 m², the latter facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The home has partial double glazing and a gas fireplace, and it is offered as full ownership. Built in 1930, it carries energy label G, the least efficient label, so heating costs are likely to be on the higher side.
Life in Babberspolder West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood where "everything is nearby", while another mentions that there are often fun things to do, though the closed-off bin shelter means a longer walk with the rubbish. The area counts around 4,730 inhabitants, and a third of households are single-person. Homes here sell on average within 18 days, and the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €424,115. For more on what it is like to live here, see [the Babberspolder West neighbourhood]( /buurt/babberspolder-west-vlaardingen/ ).
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. IKC Ambacht primary school is on your doorstep, and the Ericaschool and IKC 't Palet are just around the corner. For groceries, Dirk is a couple of streets away, with Aldi and Boon's Markt a five-minute walk. The GP practice Koning en Veugelers and the BENU pharmacy are both about a ten-minute walk, and the Franciscus Vlietland hospital is a short drive away in Schiedam. Bus stops Meidoornstraat and Sportlaan, served by lines 56 and 156, are a five-minute walk, and Schiedam Centrum station is about 4.3 km away. [The municipality of Vlaardingen]( /gemeente/vlaardingen/ ) covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €493,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 23% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €306,000 to €493,000. As for the address, the noise load from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 46 dB Lden, both below the statutory limit. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 88% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050; these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen.
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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 Voorstraat 49, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €380,000 is 23% below the WOZ value of €493,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price of €424,115 for homes in Babberspolder West.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 121 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 117 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 89 m² facing southeast, accessible via the back alley.
What does the energy label G mean for this home?
Energy label G is the least efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home was built in 1930 and has partial double glazing and a gas fireplace, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 88% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Dirk is about 590 metres away, with Aldi at 705 metres and Boon's Markt at 771 metres. For schools, IKC Ambacht is 135 metres away, the Ericaschool is 316 metres, and IKC 't Palet is 507 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koning en Veugelers at 716 metres, and the BENU pharmacy is 688 metres away.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of Babberspolder West give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.88 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a cosy neighbourhood where "everything is nearby", while another mentions that there are often fun things to do, though the closed-off bin shelter means a longer walk with the rubbish.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stops are Meidoornstraat and Sportlaan, both about 660 metres away, served by lines 56 and 156. The Westlandseweg stop, at 757 metres, also has line 126. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 4.3 km away.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in Babberspolder West sell on average within 18 days, according to recent sales data. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €424,115, and the average price per square metre is €4,419. This home is priced at €3,140 per square metre based on the agent's listed area.
