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Oude Dorp, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kolensteeg sits right in the old village centre, where the streets are narrow and the atmosphere is centuries old. With an A++ energy label, it combines 1896 character with modern efficiency. The 94 m² floor area is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average, and the asking price of €669,000 matches the median exactly, a fair price for this part of the market. For more context, see other apartments in Houten.
Oude Dorp is the historic core of Houten, with a mix of pre-war houses and newer infills. One resident sums it up: "Houten is increasingly renewing itself without losing the atmosphere of the old village. A good combination in my opinion!" The neighbourhood scores an 8.38 out of 10 based on one review. It's a compact area with mostly families and older residents, and the streets are lively with shops and cafés. Discover more about the neighbourhood Oude Dorp.
You can do your daily shopping at Albert Heijn, just 36 metres away, literally on your doorstep. For a quick bite, SPAR express is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Van Harte School, is a five-minute walk, and secondary school College de Heemlanden is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Houten offers a good balance of village life and city access.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Brecheisen Makelaars Houten B.V.
Details of this home
Kolensteeg 2, Houten
Very good · 1 resident
Houten is increasingly renewing itself without losing the atmosphere of the old village. A good combination in my opinion!
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About Kolensteeg 2, Houten
The asking price matches the neighbourhood median of €669,000 exactly, so it's in line with the market. The average price per m² in Oude Dorp is €6,049, and this home works out to about €7,117 per m², higher than average, but the A++ energy label and historic character justify a premium.
The apartment was built in 1896, making it one of the older properties in the neighbourhood. Despite its age, it has an A++ energy label, which is exceptional, only 42.9% of homes in the area have A+ or better. This means very low energy costs.
Oude Dorp is the historic centre of Houten, with a village atmosphere and a mix of ages. It scores 8.38 out of 10 from residents, who appreciate the renewal without losing the old character. The area has many families and older residents, and the streets are safe with 62 total crimes reported.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle. Houten station offers connections to Utrecht and beyond.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Van Harte School is just 143 metres away, and Montessori Basisschool Houten is 657 metres. For secondary education, College de Heemlanden is 681 metres away.
Albert Heijn is only 36 metres away, literally on your doorstep. SPAR express is 198 metres, and there are other options like Jumbo and Lidl within about a kilometre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Dorp
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