A bright apartment by the water
This apartment sits in Petenbos, a quiet corner of Veenendaal where the streets feel calm and the homes are well spaced. The setting is open, with a free view and water nearby, which gives the place a light, airy feel from the moment you step in. The asking price of €425,000 sits 6% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the market. For context, apartments in Veenendaal give you a sense of what similar homes are asking.
Inside the home
Built in 1995, this apartment spans two floors on the third living level, with four rooms including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR glass, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the monthly homeowners association fee comes to €248.83.
Life in Petenbos
Petenbos is a residential area where residents give their surroundings an average score of 8.84, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet and tidy neighbourhood, while another mentions a cosy atmosphere, adding that a bit more greenery and shops would improve accessibility. A third simply calls it a great neighbourhood. The area counts around 3,485 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more detail, the Petenbos neighbourhood page has the full picture.
Daily errands and getting around
A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi and another Jumbo a couple of streets away. For school runs, WereldKidz Mozaïek Petenbos is on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Burcht is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Mediversum, is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Kerkewijk is nearby. Bus line 87 stops at Robijnenbosweg on your doorstep, and Veenendaal Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Veenendaal offers more on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €454,000, and the asking price sits 6% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €248,000 to €454,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 43 dB and railway noise at 30 dB, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate data points to an elevated risk of pluvial flooding and current flood risk, though the 2050 flood risk is low; heat stress is low now and medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jan Zegers Makelaardij B.V. and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Aletta Jacobslaan 180, Veenendaal
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €454,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, but the WOZ is a tax assessment, not a market valuation. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 93 m², comes to €4,570.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors on the third living level. The agent lists the living area at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated with double glazing, HR glass, and roof, wall and floor insulation.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The monthly homeowners association fee is €248.83. This is the amount stated in the listing for the service costs associated with the apartment building. The fee covers the shared costs of the complex, though the specific breakdown of what is included is not detailed in the listing.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €248,000 to €454,000. The annual figures show a steady climb: €248,000 in 2020, €275,000 in 2021, €330,000 in 2022, €347,000 in 2023, €354,000 in 2024, and €454,000 in 2025. The largest single jump came between 2024 and 2025.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address has a low foundation risk indication, with sandy soil. Road traffic noise is measured at 43 dB and railway noise at 30 dB, both below the relevant standards. Climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding and current flood risk, while the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is low now and medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at 166 metres, making daily grocery runs easy. An Aldi is at 1,376 metres and another Jumbo at 1,395 metres, both within a short walk or cycle. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home, so there is plenty of choice for everyday shopping.
What schools are close to this apartment?
WereldKidz Mozaïek Petenbos, a primary school, is on your doorstep at 219 metres, and Basisschool De Burcht is just around the corner at 287 metres. For secondary education, the Christelijk Lyceum Veenendaal is at 756 metres. There are 36 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 87 stops at Robijnenbosweg, just 124 metres from the home, with additional stops at Franjezwam and Prattenburglaan nearby. The nearest train station is Veenendaal Centrum at 1,461 metres, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and rail options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about Petenbos?
Residents give Petenbos an average score of 8.84, based on three reviews. One resident calls it a quiet and tidy neighbourhood, another mentions a cosy atmosphere but notes there could be more greenery and shops, and a third simply describes it as a great neighbourhood. The reviews reflect a generally positive view of the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which is an efficient label. The listing also states the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR glass. The central heating boiler handles the heating. With label B, you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels.
