A quiet spot at the edge of the woods
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Plesmanstraat in Soesterberg Kom, a residential street at the edge of the forest. The setting is calm and green, with the woods literally on your doorstep. Built in 1959, the home has an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €319,000 is 24% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €418,077. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Soest is part of the wider municipal picture.
The home itself
This upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) is on the second living floor and has three rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 61 m². The home has a balcony, and the volume is 200 m³. It is offered with full ownership, so there is no leasehold. The agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is situated at the edge of the forest, on a quiet road, in a wooded environment and in a residential neighbourhood.
Life in Soesterberg Kom
Soesterberg Kom is a village neighbourhood with about 3,680 residents, and it feels close-knit. Residents across the municipality of Soest give their living environment an average score of 8.18, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "Living in this neighbourhood is a wonderful experience. It's clean, safe, and there are many child-friendly parks where you always see happy children playing." Another resident mentions a strong sense of community: "The neighbours are warm and friendly, I know everyone on my street and there's always a smile or a greeting." A third review is more critical, mentioning heavy tree felling and increased traffic. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, as you might expect. For more on the area, see the Soesterberg Kom neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short drive. Primary schools are close by: De Postiljon is just around the corner, and the St Carolusschool is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice, Medisch Centrum Soesterberg, is a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Soesterberg is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 56 stops at Soesterberg, Kampweg, a five-minute walk away, and the stop Soesterberg, Soesterberg-West, with lines 34, 56, N9, 272 and 575, is a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Den Dolder, about 4.2 km away. The municipality of Soest, with its own facilities, is part of the wider area you can explore via the municipality of Soest.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 40 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year before 1970 (1959). For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Wels Makelaardij and Wels Makelaardij 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 Plesmanstraat 349, Soesterberg
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €319,000 is 24% below the average asking price in Soesterberg Kom, which is €418,077. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,643, while this home is listed at €5,317 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The home's living area of 60 m² is 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m², which partly explains the lower total price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is an upper-floor apartment on the second living floor, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 61 m². The home has a balcony and a volume of 200 m³. It is offered with full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a general indication of energy performance, not a detailed assessment of the home's insulation.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not always included in listing information. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 48 dB Lden, and from air traffic it is 40 dB Lden, both based on 2022 data. Both levels are below the Dutch noise standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1959. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the property's actual foundation. A low indication means no elevated risk is expected, but it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not specific to this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 882 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other supermarkets within a short distance include MCD at about 3 km, Jumbo at 3.5 km, and Hoogvliet at 3.6 km. There are nine supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Postiljon, about 248 metres away, which is just around the corner. The St Carolusschool is about 777 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within a kilometre include WereldKidz Albatros and Kindcentrum de Startbaan. There are 34 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Soesterberg, Kampweg, about 517 metres away, served by line 56. The stop Soesterberg, Soesterberg-West, about 931 metres away, has lines 34, 56, N9, 272 and 575. The nearest train station is Den Dolder, about 4.2 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Soest give their living environment an average score of 8.18, based on 15 reviews. One resident describes it as clean and safe with child-friendly parks and a strong sense of community. Another mentions warm and friendly neighbours. A more critical review notes heavy tree felling and increased traffic. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
