Generalenbuurt, Eindhoven
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Generaal de Carislaan sits in a lively part of Eindhoven, with a no-nonsense feel that suits first-time buyers or investors. At 72 m² and with an energy label D, it is a compact home that asks for a realistic budget. The asking price of €300,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €410,095, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Eindhoven.
Generalenbuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Over half the homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the streets are lined with a variety of shops and services. With an address density of 3,299 per km², it feels busy but convenient. The neighbourhood has a young profile, many residents are between 25 and 45, and a fair share of single-person households. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics alone. For a broader view, you can read more about the Generalenbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is straightforward. For groceries, the Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Evangelische Basisschool Online is a five-minute walk, and Rapenland and Wethouder Van Eupen are also close by. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 2.5 km away. For a sense of the wider area, you can explore the municipality of Eindhoven.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hypodomus Makelaars. The agent has published the full details, so the information on this page reflects the current listing.
Details of this home
Generaal de Carislaan 42, Eindhoven
Data from Generalenbuurt
Data from Generalenbuurt
59 within 5 km
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About Generaal de Carislaan 42, Eindhoven
The asking price of €300,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Generalenbuurt (€410,095). However, the apartment is also smaller than average (72 m² vs 96 m²) and has an energy label D, while most homes in the neighbourhood have better labels. Given these factors, the price is in line with the market, not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
The apartment has energy label D. This is below the average for homes for sale in Generalenbuurt, where 65% have label B or better. A D label means heating costs will be higher than in a more efficient home, but it is not the worst, 15% of homes in the neighbourhood have label D or lower.
At 72 m², this apartment is 25% smaller than the average home for sale in Generalenbuurt (96 m²). It is a compact two-bedroom flat, typical of the 1960s construction in the neighbourhood. The smaller size is reflected in the lower price.
Generalenbuurt is a dense urban neighbourhood with a young population. Shops, supermarkets and schools are within walking distance, the nearest supermarket is 600 m away. The area has a high address density (3,299 per km²), so it is lively and busy. Public transport is good, with a train station 2.5 km away.
Homes that sold in the neighbourhood took an average of 29 days to sell, which is fairly quick. This suggests a healthy demand, but the market is not overheated. The current listing has 21 homes for sale, so buyers have some choice.
The apartment was built in 1966, which is typical for the neighbourhood, 52% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970. The building is from the post-war period, so it will have solid construction but may need updates to meet modern energy standards.
No resident reviews are available for Generalenbuurt on this platform. The information about the neighbourhood comes from CBS statistics and the housing market data, which give a factual picture of the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Generalenbuurt
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