De Baken, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis 61 m² apartment on Baak van Herkingen 66 sits in the Vathorst-De Laak area, a neighbourhood built from scratch after 2010. The home was built in 2015 and has energy label A, so it's well insulated and efficient. At €375,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €395,000, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amersfoort.
De Baken is a young neighbourhood with many families, around half the households have children. The streets are quiet, and a park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the CBS figures show a low crime rate (43 incidents total) and a mix of ages, with the largest group being 25 to 45. The neighbourhood De Baken feels spacious and well-planned.
For your morning bread, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away. Lidl and Jumbo are also within walking distance. Two primary schools are just around the corner: De Gondelier and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel, both within a couple of minutes on foot. The municipality Amersfoort has good facilities, with a GP practice and a restaurant both within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij de Parel.
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Baak van Herkingen 66, Amersfoort
Data from De Baken
Data from De Baken
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About Baak van Herkingen 66, Amersfoort
The asking price of €375,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €395,000 and the average price per m² is €5,130, which is in line with the market. Given that only one other home is currently for sale in De Baken, this is a market-rate price for a modern, energy-efficient apartment.
De Baken is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood built after 2010. It has a low crime rate and plenty of green spaces, a park is just 300 metres away. The population is young, with many children and adults aged 25,45. It's a pleasant, safe area for daily life.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Amersfoort's main station offers connections to Utrecht, Amsterdam and beyond.
Two primary schools are within 200 metres: De Gondelier and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel. Secondary education is about 1.5 km away. The area is well served for families with school-age children.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. All homes in the neighbourhood have label A or better.
Yes, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 1.1 km, about a 12-minute walk. Lidl and Jumbo are also within 1.5 km, so daily shopping is convenient without a car.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Baken