A penthouse with a view over park and water
This penthouse on the fourth floor of Dijkhoeve 71 sits in the Hoeven neighbourhood of Houten, a spot that combines the calm of a residential area with the convenience of a town centre. The home is set against a park and water, with an open layout and free views. The asking price is €985,000. For context, apartments in Houten are currently listed at an average of €699,000.
Inside the home
Built in 1988, this apartment spans one floor and includes five rooms, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 215 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 325 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It comes with a roof terrace and a balcony, plus a parking space. Ownership is freehold, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €509.
Life in Hoeven
Hoeven is a neighbourhood where residents of the district give an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." The district has about 1,735 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the Hoeven neighbourhood, you can see what else is happening here.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Jumbo and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, College de Heemlanden is a five-minute walk, and Openbare basisschool De Velduil is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Molenzoom, and Boots Apotheek Houten is nearby. Bus stops at Het Kant and Station Houten are within a short walk, with lines including 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, and Flex. The train station Houten is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Houten offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,158,000, based on the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 15% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €894,000 to €1,158,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 37 dB Lden and from rail traffic 40 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Reinerie Garantiemakelaars.
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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 Dijkhoeve 71, Houten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €985,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €1,158,000, which was set on 2025-01-01. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value, but it gives an indication of how the property is valued for tax purposes.
What is the layout of this penthouse?
This penthouse has five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The agent lists the living area as 215 m², while the BAG registration records 325 m². It also features a roof terrace and a balcony, plus a parking space. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €1,158,000, based on the reference date 2025-01-01. Over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €894,000 to €1,158,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated. By 2050, heat stress is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Jumbo and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Molenzoom, and Boots Apotheek Houten is nearby. For schools, College de Heemlanden is a five-minute walk, and Openbare basisschool De Velduil is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Houten, Het Kant, just 104 metres away, with Flex service. Houten, Station stop is 398 metres away with line 682, and Houten, Station Houten is 399 metres away with lines 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, N4, and Flex. The train station Houten is 219 metres away, making rail travel convenient.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €985,000 is 41% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €699,000. It is also the most expensive of the six homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing area, is €4,581.
