De Baken, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Baak van Breskens 17 sits in a peaceful part of De Baken, a neighbourhood built in the last decade. With 93 m² of living space and an A energy label, it is efficient and easy to run. The rent of €1,925 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,701, but the home is newer and larger than many rentals here. For context, apartments in Amersfoort vary widely in price and size.
De Baken is a relatively new neighbourhood with mostly families and couples. Around 58% of homes are single-family houses, and half are owner-occupied. The area feels spacious and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. Homes here rent quickly, on average within 20 days, so the market is active. For more on the area, see the De Baken neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is a ten-minute walk to Albert Heijn, with Lidl and Jumbo also within walking distance. For school runs, primary schools De Gondelier and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel are just around the corner, and KBS De Marke is a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amersfoort, which manages local amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is available through several channels, including Beumer Verhuur. The listing includes full details on floor area, energy label, and year of construction.
Details of this home
Baak van Breskens 17, Amersfoort
Data from De Baken
Data from De Baken
26 within 5 km
70 within 5 km
About Baak van Breskens 17, Amersfoort
The rent is above the neighbourhood average of €1,701 and the median of €1,785. However, this apartment is newer (built in 2020) and larger (93 m²) than many rentals in De Baken, where the average rental size is 106 m². The price per m² works out to about €20.70, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €16.73 per m², reflecting the modern build and energy efficiency.
Rental homes in De Baken are let on average within 20 days, based on recent data. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, it is worth being prepared to act promptly. The neighbourhood is popular with families and couples, and the supply of rental homes is limited, only 4 were available at the time of writing.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low, and the property meets modern insulation standards. The home was built in 2020, so it benefits from contemporary building regulations.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle. The area is well-connected by bike, and bus stops are also within walking distance.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: De Gondelier (461 m), P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel (470 m), and KBS De Marke (601 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amersfoort is about 1 km away. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of families with children.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 1.3 km, followed by Lidl (1.5 km) and Jumbo (1.6 km). All are within a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. For daily shopping, you have several options within easy reach.
De Baken recorded 43 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively low for a neighbourhood of its size (3,470 residents). The area feels quiet and residential, with a park nearby and a mix of families and older residents.
De Baken has an address density of 1,565 per km², which classifies it as moderately urban (level 2 on a scale where 1 is very strong and 5 is not urban). It is less dense than the city centre but still has good access to amenities.
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