De Heul, Wijk bij Duurstede
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Madelinushof sits in a peaceful part of Wijk bij Duurstede, with a friendly, green feel. At 61 m² it is compact, but the layout is efficient and the energy label B keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €355,000 is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood, it is the cheapest of the nine currently for sale and 24% below the average asking price of €466,000. For context, apartments in Wijk bij Duurstede tend to be larger, so this is a good entry point.
De Heul is a residential area built mainly in the 1970s, so the streets are spacious and lined with mature greenery. Around 2,250 people live here, with a mix of families, couples and older residents, about a quarter of households have children and a similar share are singles. The average household size is 2.2, which is typical for a family-friendly suburb. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood feels settled and quiet. You can read more about the De Heul neighbourhood on Buurtje.
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you have two supermarkets within a couple of streets. Primary schools are also close, OBS De Werkschuit is 216 m away and Basisschool De Wegwijzer is 502 m, so school runs are short. Secondary school Revius Wijk bij Duurstede is 286 m, handy for older children. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede, which manages local parks and facilities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including De Gier Makelaars and De Gier Makelaars.
Details of this home
Madelinushof 14, Wijk Bij Duurstede
Data from De Heul
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7 within 5 km
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About Madelinushof 14, Wijk Bij Duurstede
The asking price is 24% below the average asking price in De Heul (€466,000) and it is the cheapest of the nine apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the floor area of 61 m² is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m², so the price per square metre is in line with what you would expect for a compact apartment. Overall, it is priced keenly for a quick sale.
The energy label is B, which is good for a home built in 1976. It means the apartment is reasonably efficient, so heating and electricity costs should be moderate. In De Heul, 40% of homes have label A and 20% have label B, so this is above average for the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 11.2 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys. The bus network in Wijk bij Duurstede connects to nearby towns.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS De Werkschuit (216 m), Basisschool De Wegwijzer (502 m), Basisschool Windroos (544 m) and De Horn (720 m). For secondary education, Revius Wijk bij Duurstede is just 286 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Very convenient. Jumbo is just 108 m away, literally on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is 556 m, a five-minute walk. There is also a Lidl at 629 m. For a small town, the supermarket choice is good.
De Heul has an urbanity level of 2 on a scale of 1 (very strong) to 5 (not urban), with an address density of 1,805 addresses per km². That means it is moderately urban, you have amenities nearby but the area feels spacious and green.
There are currently nine homes for sale in De Heul, with prices ranging from €355,000 to €625,000. The average asking price is €466,000 and the median is €465,000. This apartment is the most affordable option available.
In the past period, 22 homes were sold in De Heul with an average selling time of 56 days. That is a fairly balanced market, not extremely fast, but not slow either. This apartment's low price may attract interest quickly.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Heul