Parelgras 80
Grassen, Houten
AreaA bright apartment in Houten's Grassen
This first-floor gallery flat sits in Grassen, a calm corner of Houten Zuid-Oost where the streets are lined with low-rise homes and green verges. The neighbourhood feels settled and family-oriented, with a mix of ages and plenty of young households. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will have to ask the agent about that. At €618,000 for 105 m² of living space, the asking price is on the high side compared with apartments in Houten.
Inside the home
Built in 2005, this apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent describes the insulation as double glazing and fully insulated, and the home is heated by district heating. You have full ownership, a balcony, and a parking space in the underground garage. The living area is listed at 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m².
Life in Grassen
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average of 8.18 out of 10, based on five reviews. "It is a very good neighbourhood," one says, while another mentions "beautiful surroundings and clean." A third describes a friendly street culture: "We accept parcels for each other, greet each other, now and then we talk to each other." The area counts around 2,030 residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. For a sense of what the Grassen neighbourhood is like day to day, the reviews paint a picture of a place where people look out for one another.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. Basisschool Aventurijn is just around the corner, with De Fontein Houten a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both a short stroll from the front door, and the GP practice at Medisch Centrum Hofspoor is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Houten Station Castellum, is on your doorstep with the Flex line, and Houten Castellum train station is a five-minute walk. The wider municipality of Houten is easy to reach from here.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €532,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 16% above that figure. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed steadily. At address level, the noise from road traffic is 38 dB Lden and from rail traffic 51 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated but expected to drop to low by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Romijn makelaardij.
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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 80, Houten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €532,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €618,000 is 16% above that figure. This is a common situation in a market where prices have moved faster than municipal valuations, but it does mean you are paying a premium over the official value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a gallery flat on the second living floor, with a balcony and a parking space in the underground garage. The agent lists the living area at 105 m², while the BAG registration records 99 m².
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this field. You would need to ask the agent directly for the energy label if you want to know the official rating before making a decision.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At address level, the noise from road traffic is 38 dB Lden and from rail traffic 51 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public data at address level. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from the KCAF dataset, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 400 metres away, just a short walk from the front door. Jumbo is about 1.8 km away, and there is a SPAR express about 2 km from the home. Daily groceries are well covered within a few minutes on foot.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Houten Station Castellum, about 230 metres away, served by the Flex line. Houten Castellum train station is about 450 metres from the home, so rail connections are within a five-minute walk. There is also a bus stop at Het Gras about 400 metres away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Aventurijn is just 75 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. De Fontein Houten is about 380 metres away, and RKBS de Vlinder is about 490 metres from the home. Several other primary schools are within a short walk as well.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district rate it 8.18 out of 10 on average, based on five reviews. One resident calls it "a very good neighbourhood," another mentions "beautiful surroundings and clean." A third describes a friendly street culture where neighbours accept parcels for each other and greet each other. The area has around 2,030 residents, mostly in owner-occupied homes.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is elevated, according to public climate data at address level. However, the risk is expected to drop to low by 2050. Pluvial flooding risk from heavy rain is low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
