Engelenburg, Veenendaal
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Sterke Arm sits in a lively part of Veenendaal, with the station a ten-minute walk away and daily shops just around the corner. At 60 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the price of €287,500 is keen, 29% below the neighbourhood average and the cheapest of the 19 apartments currently for sale in Engelenburg. For context, apartments in Veenendaal typically sell for more per square metre.
Engelenburg is a dense, urban area with a mix of ages, many residents are over 65, but there are also plenty of families and young adults. The two reviews on Buurtje give a mixed picture: one resident calls it 'Good' and 'Cosy', while another describes deterioration with loitering, litter and rats. Based on just two reviews, it's hard to draw a firm conclusion, but the overall score of 7.48 suggests most people are reasonably satisfied. The Engelenburg neighbourhood has a high address density and a fast-moving market, homes sell in 14 days on average.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Hoogvliet is just around the corner. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Wereldkidz De Vlieger is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Kind Centrum Aan de Basis is a five-minute walk. Secondary school Rembrandt College is also close. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Veenendaal, which maintains the local parks and facilities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Zonnenberg Makelaardij B.V., Funda, Pararius and Huispedia.
Details of this home
De Sterke Arm 49, Veenendaal
Good · 2 residents
It keeps getting worse, lots of loiterers, both in the evening and at night, rubbish is thrown everywhere, bags are not collected so rats run over them, homeless people in the building, people urinate everywhere. It's too sad for words there.
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About De Sterke Arm 49, Veenendaal
The asking price is 29% below the average asking price in Engelenburg (€406,315) and is the cheapest of the 19 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the floor area (60 m²) is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². Homes in Engelenburg sell quickly, in 14 days on average, so the price reflects both the compact size and the fast market.
Veenendaal station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Utrecht or Arnhem without needing a car.
The energy label is D. That means the home is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as newer builds. Heating costs will be moderate, you can expect higher bills than a label A or B home, but lower than a label G property.
Based on two reviews, opinions are split. One resident describes the neighbourhood as 'Good' and 'Cosy', giving it a 9.38 score. Another gives a 5.57, mentioning loitering, litter and rats. The average score is 7.48, so most people are reasonably satisfied, but it's worth visiting at different times to get your own impression.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 60 m² of floor area, it is likely a two-bedroom apartment, but you would need to confirm the layout with the agent.
Albert Heijn is 368 m away, Hoogvliet is 495 m, and Ekoplaza is 728 m. For daily groceries you have several options within a short walk.
Homes in Engelenburg sell in an average of 14 days, which is very fast. That suggests strong demand, so if you are interested, you may want to act promptly.
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