Soestdijk, Soest
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kerkpad NZ 2A sits in a quiet part of Soestdijk, a neighbourhood that feels safe and well-kept. With 88 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a practical home for someone who values efficiency and a peaceful setting. The asking price of €385,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €1,143,333, partly because this is an apartment while most homes in the area are larger houses. For context, apartments in Soest tend to be more affordable than the detached villas that dominate the local market.
Soestdijk is a residential area with a mix of older and newer homes, mostly built before 1970 or between 1990 and 2010. It's a place where many residents are older, about a third are 65 or over, and households are often singles or couples without children. Two residents reviewed the neighbourhood: one called it "great house in great location" and "amazing", while another described it as "safe and beautiful, but not very exciting", noting that "hardly anything bad ever happens, but not much happens either". It's a quiet, hygienic area with little interaction between neighbours, but close to the Baarnse Bos forest. For more on the area, see the Soestdijk neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For families, primary schools are close by, CBS Da Costa is a couple of streets away, and the 1e Van der Huchtschool is about 400 metres. Secondary education is within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.1 km away, so you can reach Utrecht or Amersfoort without a car. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep and several restaurants nearby. For more about the wider area, check the municipality of Soest.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Deelen Makelaars in Soest and Soesterberg.
Details of this home
Kerkpad NZ 2A, Soest
Very good · 2 residents
amazing
Auto-translated to English by AIFeels safe, because hardly anything bad ever happens, but not much happens either. It's not very multicultural, and there isn't much interaction with other people. It is very hygienic and reasonably beautiful. Nice that it's next to the Baarnse Bos.
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About Kerkpad NZ 2A, Soest
The asking price of €385,000 is 66% below the neighbourhood average of €1,143,333, but that average is skewed by large, expensive houses. For an apartment of 88 m² in Soestdijk, the price is in line with what you'd expect given the size and energy label B. The neighbourhood median for all homes is €635,000, so this is a relatively affordable entry point into the area.
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label C and 75% have D or lower, so this apartment performs better than most in Soestdijk.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Utrecht, Amersfoort or further afield without needing a car.
Ekoplaza is just 93 metres away, perfect for organic groceries. Albert Heijn is 325 metres (a five-minute walk), and Boni is 862 metres away. For daily shopping, you have several options within easy walking distance.
Primary schools include CBS Da Costa at 211 metres and the 1e Van der Huchtschool at 396 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away. There are also childcare options nearby, with a day-care centre at 0.9 km.
Residents describe Soestdijk as safe and quiet. One resident said 'hardly anything bad ever happens'. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 148, which is low for an area of nearly 5,000 residents. It's a peaceful place to live.
The listing does not specify the number of rooms. The floor area is 88 m², which typically accommodates two to three rooms, but you would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Soestdijk