Baak van Herkingen 98
De Baken, Amersfoort
AreaA modern apartment in De Baken
This apartment on Baak van Herkingen 98 sits in De Baken, a neighbourhood in the Vathorst-De Laak district of Amersfoort. Built in 2015, the home is part of a newer part of the city. The asking price of €360,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €812,000. For context, that average covers all types of homes, while this is an apartment. If you are looking at apartments in Amersfoort, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The living area is 66 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 57% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 155 m². The price per square metre comes to €5,455, based on the BAG floor area.
What the home offers
The home was built in 2015, so it is a relatively recent construction. The agent has not published details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor about any outdoor space or installations. What is clear is the floor area of 66 m², which gives you a sense of the size. The year of construction is a fact, and the home is part of a development from that period.
Life in De Baken
De Baken is a neighbourhood with about 3,500 residents, and it is a place where families make up a large share of the population. Around half of the households have children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.91, based on 76 reviews. One resident describes the area as a quiet, clean and safe neighbourhood with good accessibility and shops and facilities such as a GP, dentist and schools nearby. Another resident notes that the inner city remains the inner city, and mentions a university of applied sciences in the area. A third resident speaks of an idyllic, green and authentic neighbourhood with a mixed population. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than De Baken specifically. For a closer look at what the area is like, you can read more about the De Baken neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The pharmacy is on your doorstep, with BENU Apotheek Vathorst just around the corner. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with Lidl and Jumbo a couple of streets further. Primary schools are close by, with De Gondelier and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel both just around the corner. The nearest GP, WIJ Huisartsen in Hooglanderveen, is a bit further out. For public transport, the bus stops Riesenberg and Grenspolder are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 15, N3 and 315. Amersfoort Vathorst station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amersfoort offers a range of amenities across the city, and the municipality of Amersfoort page gives an overview.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €363,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. At the address level, public risk data gives some indications. The road traffic noise load is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, which is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Negen Plus Makelaars. The listing is available through this single agent.
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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 Baak van Herkingen 98, Amersfoort
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €360,000. This is 56% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €812,000. The price per square metre is €5,455, based on the BAG floor area of 66 m². The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €363,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. No historical development of the WOZ value is stated.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication at this address is low. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding indication is medium, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The road traffic noise load is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 1.15 km away. Lidl is at 1.4 km and Jumbo at 1.5 km. There are 29 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are very close by: De Gondelier at 184 m and P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel at 189 m. KBS De Marke is at 729 m. There are 67 schools within 5 km, including secondary education at about 1.5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Amersfoort, Riesenberg and Amersfoort, Grenspolder, both about 300 m away, served by lines 3, 15, N3 and 315. Amersfoort Vathorst train station is at 1.6 km, about a ten-minute walk.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The home was built in 2015, which is a fact, but no conclusions about the energy performance can be drawn from that alone.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Baken has about 3,500 residents, with around half of households having children. The average household size is 2.5. Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.91, based on 76 reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet, clean and safe with good accessibility.
What healthcare facilities are nearby?
The pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Vathorst, is at 151 m, very close by. The nearest GP is WIJ Huisartsen in Hooglanderveen, at 1.7 km. The nearest hospital, Meander Medisch Centrum Amersfoort, is at about 5 km.
