A quiet spot in Amaliapark
This apartment on the third floor of a 1962 portiekflat sits in the Amaliapark neighbourhood of Baarn, a stone's throw from the centre. The setting is described as in the centre, in a residential area with a free view. At €300,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €705,000, and it is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this area. For context, apartments in Baarn average a different price point altogether.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 58 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². It comes with a balcony, a central heating boiler, and full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €198.89. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Amaliapark
Residents of the district of Baarn give their living environment an average score of 6.49, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live. Villages are always so cosy, and this one is no exception." Another describes the neighbourhood as "absolutely not boring or quiet... 24 hours there is movement... I wouldn't want to leave here soon." The neighbourhood itself has 695 inhabitants, with a high share of seniors. The Amaliapark neighbourhood is home to a mix of post-war housing and newer replacements.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with Aldi just around the corner and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Amalia Astroschool for primary education is a short walk, and the Nieuwe Baarnsche School is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Overgaauw and Service Apotheek Julius are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Nieuwstraat and Station Baarn are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 272, 572 and N70. Baarn train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Baarn offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €264,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 14% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €197,000 to €264,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Floor Makelaardij o.g. 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 Merelhof 43, Baarn
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €300,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €705,000, and it is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in Amaliapark. The price per square metre is €5,172 based on the agent's listed area, which is 22% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of a portiekflat building from 1962. There is a balcony, and the home has a central heating boiler. The living area is listed as 58 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m².
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €264,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €197,000 in 2020 to €264,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at address level, road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 104 metres away, with Aldi at 245 metres and Albert Heijn at 316 metres. For primary education, the Amalia Astroschool is 125 metres away, and the Nieuwe Baarnsche School is 356 metres away. A GP practice and pharmacy are both within about 215 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Baarn, Nieuwstraat, at 159 metres, served by lines 272, 572 and N70. Baarn train station is 395 metres away, and there is also a bus stop at the station. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the region without a car.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The home was built in 1962, and the label reflects the overall energy performance of the property.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €198.89. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the exterior.
