A bright start in Soest Zuid
This apartment on Birkstraat 95-01 sits in Soest Zuid, a residential area in Soest where the streets are lined with homes and daily life unfolds at a relaxed pace. The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 41% below the average asking price of €841,182. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,800, while this home is listed at €5,618 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Soest, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
Built in 1981, this apartment is fully insulated according to the agent, and carries an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 261 m². The volume is 267 m³. It is a new build, offered with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €133.50.
Life in Soest Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Soest give their living environment an average score of 8.18, based on fifteen reviews. One resident describes the area as clean and safe, with child-friendly parks and a strong sense of community, where neighbours are warm and friendly. Another resident mentions heavy tree felling and increased traffic over the years, as well as some nuisance from parking and anonymous notes. A third simply calls it pleasant, with good and involved neighbours. The neighbourhood itself has around 5,390 inhabitants, and about 83% of the homes are owner-occupied. This is the kind of place where people know each other by name, as one review puts it.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Ludgerusschool primary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Bundeling, is a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Soest Zuid is even closer. For public transport, the bus stop at Van Lenneplaan is on your doorstep, with lines 70, 573 and N70. The train station Soest Zuid is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital Meander Medisch Centrum in Amersfoort is about 4 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Soest, where daily life is well catered for. Regarding address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, and heat stress is currently low, though it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Sträter Makelaardij.
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About Birkstraat 95-01, Soest
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Soest Zuid?
The asking price of €500,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €841,182. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,800, while this home is listed at €5,618 per square metre. This price position is described as keen, meaning it is lower than what is typical for the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 261 m². The volume is 267 m³. It is a new build, and the agent states it is fully insulated.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states the home is fully insulated, which supports energy efficiency.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €133.50. This fee is typically used for shared maintenance and common areas in an apartment building. The listing does not specify what exactly is covered by this fee, so it is not stated what services or reserves are included.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
The risk data indicates that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the current flood risk is also low, remaining low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Ludgerusschool, about 350 metres away, and De Werveling is about 600 metres away. Both are within a short walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4.1 km away, which may require a longer commute or bike ride.
How far is the nearest supermarket and what options are there?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 550 metres away, which is just around the corner. Other options include Albert Heijn at about 1.9 km, Lidl at about 1.9 km, and Boni at about 2 km. There are 23 supermarkets within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice for groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Soest, Van Lenneplaan, about 84 metres away, with lines 70, 573 and N70. Another stop, Winkelcentrum Soest-Zuid, is about 460 metres away with lines 70, 272, 573, 575 and N70. The train station Soest Zuid is about 860 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Soest give an average score of 8.18, based on fifteen reviews. One resident praises the clean, safe environment and strong community spirit, while another mentions issues like tree felling and increased traffic. A third calls it pleasant with good neighbours. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Soest Zuid.
