A classic apartment in Villapark
This ground-floor apartment on Lakerstraat 20 sits in Villapark, a leafy part of Eindhoven where the streets feel calm and green. Built in 1920, the home has a classic character that matches the neighbourhood's older housing stock. The asking price of €569,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €789,000, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale in the area. For context, the average price per m² in Villapark is €5,170, while this home asks €5,080 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Eindhoven, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment spans three floors and includes five rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 112 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 113 m². The home has a garden at the rear of 114 m² plus a front garden, both accessible from the southwest via the back entrance. It is located on the ground floor and comes with full ownership. Heating is provided by a combination boiler and a gas fireplace. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, sheltered, in the centre and in a residential area.
Life in Villapark
Villapark is a residential area with about 2,475 residents, and the housing stock is a mix of older and newer homes. Residents across the municipality of Eindhoven give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 83 reviews. One resident says: "In the centre but still wonderfully quiet and green." Another adds: "Green and quiet, ideal for families with young children." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they point to a green, calm atmosphere. The neighbourhood has a mix of household types, with about half being single-person households. The Villapark neighbourhood itself is part of the De Laak district, and the area feels residential and settled.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and another Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, SALTO-school Reigerlaan is on your doorstep, and SALTO-basisschool de Hasselbraam is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Snoeren en Westein, about 1.4 km away, and the Service Apotheek Haagdijk is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 5 stops at Eindhoven, DAF Museum, a couple of streets away, and Eindhoven Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Eindhoven offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €456,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 9%, from €418,000 to €456,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road traffic, rail and aircraft are all below the relevant standards, according to area-level data. 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 now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Meneer de Makelaar and Funda.
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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 Lakerstraat 20, Eindhoven
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €569,000 is 25% above the WOZ value of €456,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself, but it does not automatically mean the home is overpriced or a bargain.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has five rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is 112 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 113 m². There is a rear garden of 114 m² and a front garden, both accessible from the southwest via the back entrance. The home has full ownership and is heated by a combination boiler and a gas fireplace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect relatively high energy costs for heating and hot water compared with homes with better labels. The home was built in 1920, which is a fact about its age, but the label itself tells you about the energy performance, not the structural condition. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from public sources. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1920, which is before 1970, a period that sometimes gets extra attention, but the risk level here is low.
What are the nearest schools and supermarkets?
The nearest primary school is SALTO-school Reigerlaan, just 196 metres away, and SALTO-basisschool de Hasselbraam is about 991 metres. For secondary education, Augustinianum is about 1.1 km away. For groceries, the nearest Jumbo is 745 metres, an Albert Heijn is 783 metres, and another Jumbo is 790 metres. A pharmacy, Service Apotheek Haagdijk, is 794 metres away.
How is the public transport from this home?
Bus line 5 stops at Eindhoven, DAF Museum, about 262 metres away, and also at Eindhoven, Havenhoofd and Eindhoven, Rubensstraat. The nearest train station is Eindhoven Centraal, about 764 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The bus stop is just around the corner, making it easy to get around without a car.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Eindhoven give their living environment an average score of 7.66, based on 83 reviews. One resident says: "In the centre but still wonderfully quiet and green." Another says: "Green and quiet, ideal for families with young children." These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood, but they suggest a green, calm atmosphere.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €5,080, based on the agent's floor area of 112 m². The average asking price per m² in Villapark is €5,170, so this home is slightly below that average. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €789,000, and the median is €675,000. This home's price of €569,000 is below both.
