De Noord, Huizen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jan van Brakelstraat 33 sits in a quiet part of Huizen, with a sunny balcony and an energy label A that keeps running costs low. At 77 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €459,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 33% below the typical asking price in De Noord. For context, apartments in Huizen vary widely, so this one stands out for its efficiency and value.
De Noord is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents, about a third of households have children, and a quarter are people over 65. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (half built before 1945), so newer builds like this 1990 apartment are less common. With an address density of 1,678, it feels urban but not hectic. The De Noord neighbourhood has a strong owner-occupied rate of 62%, and homes here sell in about 37 days on average.
For your morning bread run, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: PCBS Beatrixschool is on your doorstep, and dr. Maria Montessorischool is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Erfgooiers College is about a ten-minute walk. A GP is also nearby, and the town centre with restaurants and a library is a short stroll. The municipality of Huizen offers good local amenities without being overly busy.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through Barbara Meurs Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you can view it via multiple channels.
Details of this home
Jan van Brakelstraat 33, Huizen
Data from De Noord
Data from De Noord
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About Jan van Brakelstraat 33, Huizen
The asking price is 33% below the average asking price in De Noord (€687,096), but the apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (77 m² vs 115 m²). Given its energy label A and recent build year, the price is in line with what you would expect for a compact, efficient apartment in this area.
De Noord is a mixed residential area with a large share of pre-war homes. It has a good mix of ages, with many families and older residents. The area feels urban but not overly dense, and most homes are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available, but the CBS data shows a stable community with average household sizes around 2.1 people.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it is not within walking distance.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: PCBS Beatrixschool is 160 m away, dr. Maria Montessorischool is 382 m, and De Flevoschool is 453 m. For secondary education, Erfgooiers College is 1.1 km away, offering gymnasium, atheneum, havo and mavo.
Ekoplaza is 398 m away, Albert Heijn is 466 m, and SPAR express is 849 m. For a larger shop, Lidl is 988 m and PLUS is 1.4 km. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs will be relatively low compared to older homes. In De Noord, about 29% of homes have label A, so this one is above average for the area.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the apartment has a balcony, a nice spot for morning coffee or a bit of greenery. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden 500 m away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Noord