A waterside apartment in Engelenburg
This apartment on De Grote Pekken sits in Engelenburg, a neighbourhood in the Zuidoost district of Veenendaal. The home looks out over the water with a free view, and the setting is described as being in a residential area. At €320,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €455,602. For context, the average asking price per square metre for apartments in Veenendaal is €5,188, while this home is listed at €3,721 per square metre.
The home itself
Built in 1967, this apartment sits on the second living floor and covers 86 square metres of living space, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The layout includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The property has a balcony and is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the home has largely double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €252.42.
Life in Engelenburg
Engelenburg is home to around 4,075 people, and a quarter of the residents are 65 or older. Residents of the district of Zuidoost give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet and tidy neighbourhood," while another mentions that people "are friendly and there is a lot of social control." A third review, however, paints a different picture, saying the neighbourhood is deteriorating with loitering and litter. The reviews clearly vary, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, see the Engelenburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Mediversum, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Kerkewijk is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, with Hoogvliet and Jumbo slightly further. Primary school Wereldkidz De Vlieger is a five-minute walk, and secondary options include Rembrandt College and Christelijk Lyceum Veenendaal. Bus stop Veenendaal, Woonboulevard is just around the corner with line 87, while Veenendaal, De Grote Pekken offers lines 4, 87, N8, 350 and 380. Veenendaal Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei, is in Ede, about 5.8 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Veenendaal.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €303,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €166,000 to €303,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 27 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1967 on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ginkel Bemmelen NVM Makelaars.
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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 De Grote Pekken 596, Veenendaal
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €320,000 is 30% below the average asking price in Engelenburg, which is €455,602. The price per square metre is €3,721, compared with a neighbourhood average of €5,188 per square metre. This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 86 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second living floor. The property is in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €303,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 83%, from €166,000 in 2020 to €303,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications at the address level, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1967 on peat soil, which is noted in the risk data. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 1.1 kilometres away, followed by Hoogvliet at 1.2 kilometres and Jumbo at 1.3 kilometres. There are also Aldi and another Jumbo within 1.4 kilometres. These are all within a short walk or bike ride from the apartment.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Wereldkidz De Vlieger, about 470 metres away, and Basisschool De Ceder is about 970 metres away. For secondary education, Rembrandt College is about 1.1 kilometres away, and Christelijk Lyceum Veenendaal is about 1.2 kilometres away. There are also special education options nearby.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Veenendaal, Woonboulevard, about 300 metres away, served by line 87. Veenendaal, De Grote Pekken stop is about 470 metres away with lines 4, 87, N8, 350 and 380. Veenendaal Centrum train station is about 940 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate compared with less efficient homes. The agent also states that the home has largely double glazing and wall insulation, which can contribute to keeping the home warm.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district of Zuidoost give their living environment an average score of 8.04, based on eight reviews. Some describe it as quiet and tidy, while others mention issues with loitering and litter. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full to get a balanced picture.
