Gravenstraat 5
Den Burg, Texel
AreaA piece of history on Gravenstraat
This apartment on Gravenstraat in Den Burg is a rare find: a home from 1680, full of character and right in the heart of the village. With 132 m² of living space, it offers generous proportions for an apartment. The price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the unique age and size. For context, see other apartments in Texel.
The Den Burg neighbourhood
Den Burg is the main village on Texel, with a friendly, close-knit feel. Based on three resident reviews, it scores an 8.14 out of 10. One resident says: "We have a very social neighbourhood! Everyone is there for each other!" Another adds: "It's a small but cosy and close-knit community. The area is also clean and there's little trouble with pests." The population is mixed, with many over-65s and a good share of families. For more on the area, see the Den Burg neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here is wonderfully convenient. For your groceries, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Jumbo just around the corner, and Aldi a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Jozefschool Texel and PCBS De Fontein, while secondary school OSG de Hogeberg is also close by. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Texel.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed via several channels, including VOF Makelaardij Texel Vastgoed.
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About Gravenstraat 5, Den Burg
Is €595,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €595,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €565,000 and the average sold price of €519,332. However, this apartment is larger than average (132 m² vs 131 m²) and has a unique historic character from 1680. The price per m² works out at about €4,508, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,032 per m², so it's not out of line given the size.
What does energy label F mean for this home?
Energy label F is the second-lowest rating, so you can expect relatively high energy costs. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and does not necessarily indicate poor insulation, it could be due to the heating system or ventilation. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not uncommon for older properties.
How is the neighbourhood for social life?
Residents describe Den Burg as very social and close-knit. One long-term resident says: 'We have a very social neighbourhood! Everyone is there for each other!' Another mentions it's a 'small but cosy and close-knit community' with little trouble from pests. The neighbourhood scores 8.14 out of 10 from three reviews.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk, including Jozefschool Texel (274 pupils) and PCBS De Fontein (171 pupils), both about 409 m away. For secondary education, OSG de Hogeberg (590 pupils) is about 415 m away. A special primary school, Kompas, is also nearby at 209 m.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
You have multiple supermarkets within walking distance. Ekoplaza is just 134 m away, Jumbo 146 m, Aldi 321 m, and Albert Heijn 383 m. For daily shopping, you're spoilt for choice.
Is public transport accessible?
The nearest train station is 14 km away, which is quite far. However, Den Burg is well served by local buses, and the village centre is compact enough to walk everywhere. The island of Texel is also reachable by ferry from Den Helder.
What is the urbanity level of Den Burg?
Den Burg has an urbanity level of 3 (moderate), with an address density of 1,055 addresses per km². It's a village with a lively centre but not a city feel, you get peace and quiet while still having amenities nearby.
