Centrum, Baarn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Laanstraat sits right in the centre of Baarn, a town with a friendly, village-like feel. At 51 m² it's a compact home, but the location makes up for it, shops, cafés and the station are all within easy walking distance. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than most in the area. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at other apartments in Baarn.
Centrum is the bustling heart of Baarn, with a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities. One resident describes it as 'a fine neighbourhood, not very special or very good, but certainly not bad'. The area is densely populated, over 2,300 addresses per km², and has a high proportion of single-person households. Many residents are between 25 and 45, and there's a good mix of ages. The neighbourhood Centrum is well served by local shops and public transport.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including the Amalia Astroschool and Koningin Wilhelmina School. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to reach Utrecht or Amsterdam. The municipality Baarn offers a good balance of urban convenience and green surroundings.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Floor Makelaardij o.g. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Laanstraat 63A, Baarn
Good · 1 resident
It's a fine neighbourhood, not very special or very good, but certainly not bad
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About Laanstraat 63A, Baarn
The asking price of €325,000 is about 50% below the average asking price in Centrum (€646,404). However, this apartment is also much smaller than the neighbourhood average (51 m² vs 146 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €6,373, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,588 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size and central location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (1961). A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though improvements like better insulation or double glazing could bring it up to a B or A. In the neighbourhood, about 23% of homes have label C, and 42% have A or better.
Baarn train station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Utrecht Centraal in about 15 minutes and Amsterdam Centraal in about 40 minutes. The station is well connected, making this a good option for commuters.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just 114 metres away on your doorstep. Aldi is 199 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 278 metres, both just around the corner. For a wider selection, PLUS is 590 metres away. The centre of Baarn has many other shops, restaurants and a library within a few minutes' walk.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. The Amalia Astroschool is just 88 metres away, Koningin Wilhelmina School is 304 metres, and Nieuwe Baarnsche School is 448 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.8 km away, so a short bike ride or bus trip.
The neighbourhood has a total of 159 recorded crimes, which is moderate for a central area. The resident review gives it a 7.5 out of 10, describing it as 'fine, not very special or very good, but certainly not bad'. As with any town centre, it's busy but generally safe.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum