Baak van Katwijk 122
De Baken, Amersfoort
AreaA calm spot by the water
This apartment sits in De Baken, a residential corner of Amersfoort where the streets are quiet and the water is close by. The setting is described as sheltered, with a free view, and the home itself is on the third floor. At €375,000, the asking price is well below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €794,571. That puts this apartment on the low side compared with the local market, and it is also worth noting that the price per square metre, €5,682, is above the neighbourhood average of €5,177. For context, [apartments in Amersfoort](</koopwoningen/amersfoort/appartementen/>) vary widely in price, so this one sits at the more accessible end.
A practical, well-finished home
Built in 2013, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy there. The home comes with a balcony and a parking spot, and it is fully owned. The agent highlights that the property is fully insulated, with roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €161.95 per month, which covers the shared costs of the building.
Life in De Baken
De Baken is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, and the figures show a fairly young population, with a quarter of residents under 15. The homes here are mostly newer builds, with over 90 percent constructed after 2010, which fits with the modern feel of the area. Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.91, based on 72 reviews. One resident says: "there is a lot of green in my neighbourhood, but there are also many old people." Another describes it as an "idyllic green authentic neighbourhood" with "mixed people that makes the neighbourhood special." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than De Baken specifically, but they give a sense of the general character. The neighbourhood itself has 3,470 residents, and the housing stock is a mix of family homes and apartments. For more on the local area, see [the De Baken neighbourhood](</buurt/de-baken-amersfoort/>).
Daily life and getting around
For everyday errands, the BENU Apotheek Vathorst is just around the corner, and there are two primary schools within a couple of streets away: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel and De Gondelier. The nearest GP, WIJ Huisartsen, locatie Hooglanderveen, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, with Lidl and Jumbo a bit further. Public transport is well within reach, with bus stops at Grenspolder and Riesenberg a five-minute walk away, served by lines 3, 15, N3 and 315. The train station Amersfoort Vathorst is about a ten-minute walk, and the Meander Medisch Centrum is a bit further out. The wider [municipality of Amersfoort](</gemeente/amersfoort/>) offers plenty of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €355,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6 percent above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68 percent, from €211,000 to €355,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows a noise load from road traffic of 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to rise to 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 Vlaming Makelaardij and Vlaming Makelaardij on Funda. The listing has been active since 26 August 2026.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Baak van Katwijk 122, Amersfoort
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €375,000, while the WOZ value was set at €355,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 6 percent above the WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen significantly over the past five years, from €211,000 in 2020 to €355,000 in 2025, an increase of 68 percent. This is a municipal valuation, not a market price, so it is a reference point rather than a direct comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 square metres, and the volume is 214 cubic metres. It is located on the third floor and comes with a balcony and a parking spot. The property is fully owned, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €161.95 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. With an A label, you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels, though the exact amount will depend on your usage.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the conditions in the area rather than a definitive assessment of the property itself.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level data shows a road traffic noise load of 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is measured at 26 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are indications at the address level from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is indicated as medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away. Lidl and Jumbo are a bit further, around 1.4 kilometres, and there is also a Dekamarkt at about 1.8 kilometres. In total, there are 28 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
There are two primary schools within a couple of streets away: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel at about 83 metres and De Gondelier at about 99 metres. KBS De Marke is about 824 metres away, and there are more schools within a short distance. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.5 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Amersfoort, Grenspolder and Amersfoort, Riesenberg, both about a five-minute walk away, served by lines 3, 15, N3 and 315. The train station Amersfoort Vathorst is about 1.6 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you a solid connection to the wider region.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
De Baken has 3,470 residents, with a relatively young population: 26 percent are under 15, and 35 percent are between 25 and 45. About 49 percent of households have children, and 30 percent are single-person households. The average household size is 2.5 people. The housing stock is mostly newer builds, with over 90 percent constructed after 2010.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,682, based on the agent's listing of 66 square metres. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,177. So this apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average per square metre, even though the total asking price is well below the average asking price in the area.
What is the asking price compared with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €375,000 is 53 percent below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €794,571. The median asking price is €685,000, and prices range from €365,000 to €1,695,000. This apartment is at the lower end of that range, making it one of the more affordable options currently available in De Baken.
