A quiet spot in Engelenburg
De Sterke Arm 17 is a first-floor gallery flat in Engelenburg, a neighbourhood in the Zuidoost district of Veenendaal. The home sits on a quiet road, which is a nice starting point for everyday life in this part of town. With a last known price of €290,000, this apartment was on the low side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came in at €434,818. That puts it well below the going rate for apartments in Veenendaal. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
The apartment itself
Built in 1970, this apartment spans a single floor and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home has HR glazing and is heated by block heating, and it comes with a balcony. Ownership was full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €242 per month.
Life in Engelenburg
Engelenburg is home to around 3,760 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. Residents of the district give an average score of 8.04 based on eight reviews, though opinions vary. One resident describes it as "a quiet and tidy neighbourhood," while another notes that "neighbourhood is deteriorating rapidly," mentioning loitering and litter. The reviews reflect different experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. For more context, you can look at the Engelenburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet a couple of streets away, and Ekoplaza within a ten-minute walk. For schools, Wereldkidz De Vlieger is a couple of streets away, and Rembrandt College is within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Groenewoud-Roozemond, is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Bus stops are on your doorstep, with lines 4, 87, N8, 350, 380 and 505 nearby, and Veenendaal Centrum train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Veenendaal offers these conveniences within easy reach, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Veenendaal.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price could be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 26 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van Schuppen Makelaars on Funda and other listings. The agent was Van Schuppen Makelaars.
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About De Sterke Arm 17, Veenendaal
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €290,000. This was about 33% below the average asking price in the Engelenburg neighbourhood, which was €434,818. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 59 m², was €4,915. The neighbourhood average price per square metre was €5,117, so this home was priced below that figure.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a single-floor gallery flat, so all rooms are on one level. The living area was listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². There is also a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. The home had HR glazing and was heated by block heating, according to the agent. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation, which was used for tax purposes, and it was not always included in listing information. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home was on a quiet road, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the soil conditions in the area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property.
What are the flood and climate risks here?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Albert Heijn is about 392 metres away, Hoogvliet is about 518 metres, and Ekoplaza is about 751 metres. There are also Boni and Aldi within about 824 metres. In total, there are 16 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Wereldkidz De Vlieger, a primary school, is about 416 metres away. Rembrandt College, a secondary school, is about 608 metres away. There are also Montessori Kind Centrum Aan de Basis at 640 metres and Johannes Calvijnschool at 814 metres. In total, 35 schools are within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection here?
The nearest bus stop, Veenendaal Politiebureau, is about 140 metres away and serves lines 4, 87, N8, 350 and 380. Another stop, Veenendaal Gemeentehuis, is at 154 metres with line 505. Veenendaal Centrum train station is about 523 metres away, so rail connections are within walking distance.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.04 based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet and tidy neighbourhood," while another says it is "quiet and green" with friendly people and social control. However, one review mentions deterioration, with loitering and litter. These reviews cover the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Engelenburg has around 3,760 residents. About 27% are aged 65 or over, while 15% are under 15. Single-person households make up 51% of households, and 27% of households have children. The average household size is 1.9 people. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 3,099 per square kilometre.





