A penthouse in the trees
This penthouse sits on Duinweg 14 in Westereng, a quiet road in a wooded part of Huizen. The apartment was built in 1995 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. At €1,265,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Huizen comes in at €1,134,563.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a penthouse on the first living floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 189 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 183 m². The home has a sunny terrace, a roof terrace, an indoor garage and full ownership. It is fully insulated, heated by a combination of a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace and partial underfloor heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €598.
Life in Westereng
Westereng is a residential area with about 2,450 residents, and the homes here are mostly owner-occupied. Residents of the municipality of Huizen give their living environment an average score of 6.59, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice, pleasant neighbourhood with friendly people, a nice park nearby, supermarket also very close, and the schools too. It's a nice place to live." Another resident, who has lived there for 20 years, says they have "seen the neighbourhood go downhill like crazy." A third resident mentions a "cozy atmosphere" and says "the people are nice." The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them in full. The municipality of Huizen has more information about the area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, Ekoplaza, is a ten-minute walk away, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. De Flevoschool is a five-minute walk, and PCBS Beatrixschool is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Zorg Samen and Apotheek Wessels are both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Huizen, Ericaweg is a five-minute walk, with lines 100 and N32. The nearest train station is Naarden-Bussum, about 4.4 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €1,180,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 91%, from €619,000 to €1,180,000. As for the area, the noise load from road traffic is 39 dB Lden and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and flood risk in 2050 are all low, while heat stress in 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Gerbert Hansman Makelaardij.
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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 Duinweg 14, Huizen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,265,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €1,180,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 189 m², is €6,693.
What is the layout of this penthouse?
According to the agent, this penthouse has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 189 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 183 m². There is a sunny terrace, a roof terrace and an indoor garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home is fully insulated. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €598. This fee is set by the association and covers shared costs for the building. The home is in full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 39 dB Lden, and from air traffic it is 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the surrounding area.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate indications for this address are low for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and flood risk in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, about 1.3 km away, followed by Albert Heijn at 1.3 km and Lidl at 1.6 km. There are also SPAR express and PLUS within about 2.2 km. All are within a short drive or a longer walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
De Flevoschool is the nearest primary school, about 500 m away, and PCBS Beatrixschool is about 700 m away. The dr. Maria Montessorischool is about 900 m away. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.8 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Huizen, Ericaweg, about 580 m away, with lines 100 and N32. Another stop, Huizen, Karel Doormanlaan, is about 800 m away with lines 221, 320 and N32. The nearest train station is Naarden-Bussum, about 4.4 km away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 91% between 2020 and 2025, from €619,000 to €1,180,000. The value increased steadily each year, with a notable jump between 2021 and 2022. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the market over that period.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Huizen give their living environment an average score of 6.59, based on seven reviews. One resident says it is "a nice, pleasant neighbourhood with friendly people," while another says they have "seen the neighbourhood go downhill like crazy." The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
