Karel de Grotelaan 299
Oude Spoorbaan, Eindhoven
A 1956 apartment in the heart of Eindhoven
This apartment sits on the third floor of a 1956 portiekflat on Karel de Grotelaan, right in the centre of Eindhoven. It is a compact home with a living area of 72 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 square metres. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €432,350. For context, that is roughly 19 percent below the average, and the price per square metre works out at €4,861 based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Eindhoven].
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. There is a balcony, and the home comes with roof insulation and HR glazing, according to the agent. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the property is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €240. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Oude Spoorbaan
Oude Spoorbaan is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,175 residents, and a large share of them live alone: 63 percent of households are single-person. Residents across the municipality of Eindhoven give their living environment an average score of 7.62, based on 81 reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, all amenities nearby." Another mentions: "Due to the many high shrubs and trees along the streets where a lot of through traffic passes, and poor evening lighting, it gives an unsafe feeling." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood itself has 20 homes for sale at the moment, with an average asking price of €432,350. More about [the Oude Spoorbaan neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, De Troubadour, is a couple of streets away, and there is a pharmacy on your doorstep at Service Apotheek Engelsbergen. The GP practice SGE Sibelius is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Solmsweg is right on your doorstep, with lines 18, 19, 319 and 619. Eindhoven Centraal station is about 1.9 kilometres away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Eindhoven].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €348,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 1 percent above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60 percent, from €218,000 to €348,000. As for the area around the address, the road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Hendriks Makelaardij Eindhoven.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Karel de Grotelaan 299, Eindhoven
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 1 percent above the WOZ value of €348,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 60 percent, from €218,000 to €348,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 72 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor of a portiekflat building from 1956.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation and HR glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €240. This amount is stated in the listing and covers the shared costs of the building. The property is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data at the address level, the road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1956, which is a fact about the construction year rather than a diagnosis of its condition.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of water nuisance during heavy rainfall. Flood risk from surrounding waters is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 266 metres away, just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is approximately 592 metres away, a five-minute walk. There is also a Lidl at about 745 metres and an AH XL at roughly 926 metres, both within a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Troubadour, about 364 metres away. There is also a special primary school, Jan Nieuwenhuizenschool, at 170 metres. For secondary education, Parmant Helder is at 285 metres and Parmant Joris at 376 metres, with the Christiaan Huygens College Huygens Lyceum at 438 metres.
How is the public transport from this location?
The bus stop at Solmsweg is right on your doorstep, about 32 metres away, with lines 18, 19, 319 and 619. There are additional stops at Donizettilaan and Mecklenburgstraat, both within about 480 metres. Eindhoven Centraal train station is approximately 1.9 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Eindhoven give their living environment an average score of 7.62, based on 81 reviews. One resident says: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, all amenities nearby." Another mentions: "Due to the many high shrubs and trees along the streets where a lot of through traffic passes, and poor evening lighting, it gives an unsafe feeling." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €4,861, based on the agent's stated floor area of 72 square metres. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,016. The asking price of €350,000 is about 19 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €432,350.





