Houtwal 9
De Polders, Veldhoven
AreaA spacious apartment in a quiet corner of Veldhoven
This apartment on Houtwal sits in a well-kept part of De Polders, a neighbourhood where most homes were built between 1990 and 2010. With 99 m² of living space and an energy label B, it is both efficient and comfortable. The asking price of €495,000 is 43% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Veldhoven.
De Polders: a tidy, green neighbourhood
De Polders is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. About 61% of homes are single-family houses, and 71% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel with an address density of 1,829 per km². One resident describes it as "tidy, good, beautiful" and says everything is "correct and without problems." The area scores an 8 out of 10 based on that single review. For more context, see the De Polders neighbourhood.
Daily life on Houtwal
For your morning bread, Jumbo, PLUS and Lidl are all about a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are close by: Basisschool De Heiacker is just a couple of streets away, and Basisschool aan 't Heike is a five-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality of Veldhoven provides the local services; read more about the municipality of Veldhoven.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van de Schans Makelaardij.
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About Houtwal 9, Veldhoven
Is €495,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €495,000 is 43% below the average asking price in De Polders (€872,833). However, the apartment is also 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 183 m². Compared to the median asking price of €992,500, it is on the low side. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €653,158, so the price appears competitive.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In De Polders, 40% of homes have label A, 20% label B, and 40% label C, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 5.1 km away. That is about a 12-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
What schools are near Houtwal?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Basisschool De Heiacker is about 750 m away, Basisschool aan 't Heike is roughly 1 km, and Basisschool 't Slingertouw is around 1.1 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4 km away.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a ten-minute walk: Jumbo, PLUS, and Lidl are all about 1 km away. Albert Heijn and SPAR are a bit further, at around 1.1 and 1.3 km respectively.
How safe is De Polders?
In the most recent data, there were 56 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That is relatively low for an area of this size. The resident review mentions everything is "correct and without problems."
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
De Polders has a mix of households: about 395 with children and 410 without. There are also 425 single-person households. The average household size is 2.2 people. With several primary schools nearby and a park within 500 m, it is a family-friendly area.
