Kern Herveld, Overbetuwe
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hofstaete sits in a quiet part of Herveld, a village in the Betuwe region. With 95 m² of living space, it is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 136 m², which is reflected in the asking price of €525,000, on the high side compared to the median of €575,000 in the area. The home was built in 1999 and has an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. For context, apartments in Overbetuwe vary widely in size and price, but this one is a compact option in a sought-after village.
Kern Herveld is a small village centre with about 2,090 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (74%) and the area is predominantly made up of single-family houses (80%), so apartments like this one are relatively rare. The population is mixed: a quarter are under 25, a quarter are 45 to 65, and a fifth are over 65. The neighbourhood feels safe, with only 38 reported crimes in the latest data. There are no resident reviews available, but the village atmosphere is generally described as friendly and quiet. This is the Kern Herveld neighbourhood, a place where people tend to stay for the long term.
Your daily routine here is straightforward. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, so picking up bread or milk takes a minute. For a bigger shop, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are about a ten-minute drive away. The Clara Fabriciusschool primary school is on your doorstep, and the Sint Willibrordus school is a couple of streets away. Secondary schools are further out, the nearest is about 2.5 km away. The village has a GP practice, a restaurant and a library all within a five-minute walk. The train station is 2.25 km away, so commuting by rail is possible but you'd likely cycle or drive. This is all part of the municipality of Overbetuwe, which offers a mix of rural calm and practical amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Remko Stevens Makelaardij BV.
Details of this home
Hofstaete 137, Herveld
Data from Kern Herveld
Data from Kern Herveld
6 within 5 km
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About Hofstaete 137, Herveld
The asking price of €525,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €575,000 and the average of €583,214. However, this apartment is 95 m², which is 30% smaller than the average home in Kern Herveld (136 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price works out to about €5,526, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,321 per m². So while the total price is lower, you are paying a premium per square metre for a compact home in a village where larger houses dominate.
The energy label is B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably efficient. In the neighbourhood, 55.6% of homes have label A or better, so this one is slightly above average. You can expect moderate energy bills, though not as low as a modern A++++ home. The property was built in 1999, so it likely has decent insulation and double glazing.
The nearest train station is 2.25 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Clara Fabriciusschool at 139 m and Basisschool Sint Willibrordus at 463 m. For secondary education, the nearest is Hendrik Pierson College in Zetten, about 2.5 km away. There are also several other primary and secondary schools within 5 km.
The Coop is just 112 m away, perfect for daily groceries. For a wider selection, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are about 2.8 km away, and Aldi is 2.9 km. There are six supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice.
The neighbourhood recorded 38 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a village of this size. The area feels safe, and most residents are long-term homeowners. There are no specific resident reviews available, but the village atmosphere is generally quiet and family-friendly.
Kern Herveld has a mix of families (about 35% of households have children) and couples without children (35%). Single-person households make up 30%. The average household size is 2.3 people. Most homes are owner-occupied (74%), so the area attracts buyers rather than renters.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kern Herveld