Lichttoren 72
Witte Dame, Eindhoven
NeighbourhoodA stylish apartment in a landmark building
This apartment sits in the iconic Lichttoren, a former Philips light-bulb factory turned into a design-led residential complex. At 85 m² it is compact but cleverly laid out, with high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with light. The price of €559,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €695,955, and the home is one of the more affordable apartments in Eindhoven.
The Witte Dame neighbourhood
Witte Dame is the beating heart of Eindhoven's creative and cultural scene, packed with galleries, design studios and trendy cafés. The area is young and dynamic: most residents are between 25 and 45, and households are small (average 1.5 people). It is a very urban environment with a high density of addresses, so expect city buzz rather than suburban peace. The Witte Dame neighbourhood is all about being in the middle of the action.
Life on the street
Daily errands are a breeze: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and SPAR are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Basisschool Anton van Duinkerken is a five-minute walk, and Fellenoord and Saltomontessorischool de Trinoom are also within easy reach. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cultural venues are on your doorstep. The municipality of Eindhoven offers everything you need.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via van Santvoort - Eindhoven and appears on several channels. The details are current as of the listing date.
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About Lichttoren 72, Eindhoven
Is €559,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €559,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in the Witte Dame neighbourhood (€695,955), so it is on the keen side. The median asking price in the area is €575,000, which is close to this home's price. Given the central location and the iconic building, the price appears competitive.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is the neighbourhood for young professionals?
Witte Dame is ideal for young professionals: 60% of residents are between 25 and 45, and the area is full of creative businesses, cafés and cultural venues. It is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of amenities, so everything is within walking distance.
What is the public transport like?
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very central, so many destinations are reachable on foot or by bike.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, Jumbo is just 190 m away, Albert Heijn is 314 m, and SPAR is 318 m. So daily groceries are literally around the corner.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Anton van Duinkerken (551 m), Fellenoord (614 m), and Saltomontessorischool de Trinoom (642 m). Secondary schools are about 1.6 km away.
How many apartments are for sale in Witte Dame?
Currently there are 11 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €695,955, and the median is €575,000. This home is priced below both averages.
Statistics for Witte Dame
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €695,955 | €575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,479 | – |
| Rent price | €1,944 p/m | €1,925 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Experiences from Centrum
How residents experience their district
Very peaceful and relaxed. As it's inside the university, mostly people associated with the university are around.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €668,857 | €575,819 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,457 | – |
| Rent price | €1,885 p/m | €1,816 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Experiences from Eindhoven
How residents experience their municipality
Nice quiet neighbourhood, all amenities nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, no nuisance, sometimes difficult neighbours, otherwise everyone is very much to themselves but still always curious about what others are doing. In terms of nature, it is very extensive and there are many opportunities.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a beautiful, quiet, clean and spacious neighbourhood. I experience the area as safe and child-friendly. In terms of noise, it's pleasantly quiet: you hardly hear any planes, at most occasionally a military helicopter during the day. There are good schools and the neighbourhood is very international, with a nice mix of locals and knowledge migrants. This is also due to its favourable location relative to the High Tech Campus, the ASML campus and ISE. Accessibility is good, with several bus lines (401, 402, 403 and 20) and fast arterial roads towards the centre and Best. In the centre of Meerhoven there are three supermarkets (Lidl, Albert Heijn and Jumbo), a GP, dentists and childcare. By bike you can reach Strijp-S in about 10 minutes and the centre of Eindhoven in 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, there is a lot of greenery, with beautiful walking routes along the golf course and through Park Meerland. A downside is that it's not very lively: there are few activities and hardly any catering facilities. All in all, I think it's one of the better neighbourhoods in Eindhoven. The centre is easily accessible by bike and it's a good choice if you want to live quietly, without being too far from the city. If you're looking for a cosy, lively neighbourhood with lots of nightlife, Meerhoven is probably less suitable.
Auto-translated to English by AIA quiet neighbourhood, with nice people. Small playground, large grass field, lots of trees and bushes, many shops and schools nearby. Live close to a beautiful park with a big playground. Near GP and hospital. Neighbourhood is safe and clean. We really enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AII'm constantly asking for advice. Improving the pavements and removing weeds!!! Rembrantplein and 2 other streets really need to be cleaned.! Remco van Wij Eidhoven and I have also spoken to Trudo, but they won't do anything about it.! It's not their responsibility.!! Will you please do something about this? Vaartbroek also got new paving stones. Thank you for listening.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and protected for my children, nice neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately, the neighbourhood is deteriorating. A lot of rubbish is dumped and the police often have to come. Education: there are schools nearby and it's green enough. Shops are conveniently close and the houses have just been completely renovated.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are becoming increasingly distant. More and more (sometimes) unjustified urgent cases. Not good. The neighbourhood is being taken over by too many nationalities, who don't seek contact. Parking problems due to charging stations.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Eindhoven
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €546,338 | €494,744 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,905 | – |
| Rent price | €1,773 p/m | €1,714 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
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Lichttoren 72, Eindhoven
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