Parelgras 46
Grassen, Houten
AreaA calm spot in Houten Zuid-Oost
This apartment on Parelgras 46 sits in the Grassen area of Houten, a part of Houten Zuid-Oost. The setting is quiet, with the home facing a park and a peaceful road, and it offers a free view. Built in 2005, the property is an apartment on the first floor with a balcony and a parking space. At €565,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Houten.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by district heating. It is a freehold property, with a homeowners' association fee of €239.18 per month.
Life in the Grassen
Residents of the district of Houten Zuid-Oost give their surroundings an average score of 8.18, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as "a very good neighbourhood", while another mentions "beautiful surroundings and clean". A third resident talks about the community spirit: "We accept parcels for each other, greet each other, now and then we talk to each other, went on baby visits, neighbourhood party, occasionally visit, share/swap the newspaper, we just don't wear out each other's doorsteps." The neighbourhood has around 2,030 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For a sense of what the Grassen neighbourhood is like, these reviews offer a glimpse.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner, with Jumbo a bit further away. Basisschool Aventurijn is on your doorstep, and De Fontein Houten is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is at Medisch Centrum Hofspoor, a ten-minute walk, with the pharmacy nearby. Bus stops are close, including Houten, Station Castellum with the Flex line just around the corner, and Houten, De Grassen with line N4 a couple of streets away. The train station Houten Castellum is a five-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Houten.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property was €532,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €352,000 to €532,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 37 dB Lden and from rail traffic 51 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Ruiter Makelaarshuis Hilversum BV and De Ruiter Makelaarshuis Utrecht BV.
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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 Parelgras 46, Houten
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €565,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 104 m², comes to €5,433. The asking price sits 6% above the WOZ value of €532,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The home has been listed since 10 September 2026.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 104 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The home also has a balcony and a parking space.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €532,000 on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 51%, from €352,000 to €532,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from public sources. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 37 dB Lden and from rail traffic 51 dB Lden, both below the noise standard.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 410 metres away, with Jumbo at 1.8 kilometres. Basisschool Aventurijn is just 88 metres from the home, and De Fontein Houten is 371 metres away. The nearest GP is at Medisch Centrum Hofspoor, about 1.1 kilometres away, with the pharmacy nearby. The train station Houten Castellum is 449 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district of Houten Zuid-Oost give their surroundings an average score of 8.18, based on five reviews. One resident calls it "a very good neighbourhood", while another mentions "beautiful surroundings and clean". The neighbourhood has around 2,030 inhabitants, with 54% of households having children. Most homes, 73%, are owner-occupied.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, according to the agent. It is heated by district heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the construction of the home.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the homeowners' association fee is €239.18 per month. The property is a freehold, meaning full ownership. The fee covers the shared costs of the building. The home is on the first floor and has a balcony and a parking space.
How is the public transport connection?
There are several bus stops nearby. Houten, Station Castellum with the Flex line is 231 metres away, Houten, Het Gras with the Flex line is 412 metres away, and Houten, De Grassen with line N4 is 538 metres away. The train station Houten Castellum is 449 metres from the home.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is elevated, based on area-level data. By 2050, the flood risk is indicated as low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
