A modern apartment in the heart of Baarn
This apartment on Oranjestraat sits in the middle of Baarn's Centrum, a lively area where daily life unfolds on your doorstep. The home was built in 1992, so it's a relatively recent addition to a street that's part of the town's historic core. The asking price of €649,000 is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Baarn, which typically go for around €646,404. This listing does not state the energy label, so you won't find that information here.
What the home offers
The apartment has a living area of 100 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 146 m². The agent hasn't provided details on the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor on any garden, balcony, or garage. There's no information about insulation, heating, or ownership structure either. What you see is what you get: a 1992 apartment in the centre of Baarn, with the floor area as the main known quantity.
Life in Centrum
Centrum is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,825 residents, and it's a place where people tend to stay. One resident, born and raised here, describes it as a place where "cultural people and churches come together," with schools, a community centre, and a supermarket within walking distance. Another resident, speaking about the wider district, gives a more mixed view, mentioning "the occasional unsafety in this little village" but adding that "Baarn is beautiful!" The district as a whole scores an average of 6.49 out of 10 from four reviews, so opinions vary. The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households at 58%, and a quarter of residents are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, you're well placed: Jumbo is just around the corner, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Amalia Astroschool, is also just around the corner, with several others within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Overgaauw and Service Apotheek Julius are both on your doorstep, and Meander Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stops at Nieuwstraat and Station are a five-minute walk, served by lines 272, 572, and N70, and Baarn train station is also a five-minute walk away. The municipality of Baarn is a small town where everything feels close by, as the municipality of Baarn shows. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the area is a KCAF attention zone because 75% of properties in this postcode were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Bos Makelaardij o.g. and their listing on 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.
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About Oranjestraat 8-0009, Baarn
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in Baarn?
The asking price of €649,000 is slightly above the average asking price of €646,404 for apartments in Baarn, and well above the median of €587,500. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 100 m², comes to €6,490, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,588 per m². So this home is priced on the high side relative to the local market.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 100 m². That's 32% smaller than the average living area of 146 m² for homes in the Centrum neighbourhood. The agent hasn't provided any additional details on the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, so the floor area is the main known figure for this property.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this information, so it's not possible to say how energy-efficient the home is. This is a missing field in the listing, and no details about insulation or heating systems are provided either.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it's not included here. Without it, there's no official figure to compare with the asking price, so the price comparison relies solely on the asking price and the neighbourhood market data.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area around the address, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the area is a KCAF attention zone, because 75% of properties in this postcode were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific apartment.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk from rivers is low, and it's expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which happens during heavy rain, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
Jumbo is about 300 metres away, just around the corner, and Aldi is at 364 metres. Albert Heijn and PLUS are both within a five-minute walk, at 435 and 459 metres respectively. Boni is a bit further at 909 metres. So you have several options for groceries within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Amalia Astroschool, at about 211 metres, followed by Koningin Wilhelmina School at 334 metres and Basisschool St. Aloysius at 401 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.8 km away.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Baarn, Nieuwstraat, about 493 metres away, served by lines 272, 572, and N70. Baarn train station is about 642 metres away, and there's also a bus stop at the station. So you have both bus and train options within a five to ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.49 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident, born and raised in the area, praises the mix of cultural life, schools, and community facilities, saying "I wouldn't want to leave here soon." Another mentions "the occasional unsafety in this little village" but adds that "Baarn is beautiful!" So opinions are mixed, but many appreciate the village feel.
