A quiet spot in Hoogzandveld-Oost
This first-floor gallery flat sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Hoogzandveld-Oost, a neighbourhood in Nieuwegein where most homes date from the 1970s. With 59 m² of living space, it is a compact home, and at €300,000 the asking price works out at €5,085 per m². That is on the high side compared with the average of €4,116 per m² for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the flat is also considerably smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 m². For context, the asking price is in line with what apartments in Nieuwegein generally go for.
Inside the flat
The flat has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 59 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy there. The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is sold as full ownership. There is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €219. The property is described as a gallery flat, built in 1976, and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Hoogzandveld-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice living environment. It's just a shame that only high-rise flats are being built. And that they are unaffordable for first-time buyers." Another, who has lived there for 40 years, says: "We will have been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,665 residents, and homes here sell quickly, on average within 4 days. This is the Hoogzandveld-Oost neighbourhood as it stands today.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life is well served here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at just 55 metres, with a Jumbo and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, De Tweeklank primary school is just around the corner, and De Zandbloem is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen Zorgplein Zuid and Apotheek Vreeswijk pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop 't Veerhuis is on your doorstep with lines 44, 65, 74, N5 and 302, and the Nieuwegein-Zuid tram stop is just around the corner with line 20. The nearest train station is Houten, about 6.5 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Nieuwegein.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium 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 via multiple channels, including OVERDUYN MAKELAARS and OVERDUYN MAKELAARS 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 Ratelaar 5, Nieuwegein
What is the asking price per square metre for this flat?
The asking price is €300,000 for a living area of 59 m², which works out at €5,085 per m² according to the agent's listing. That is higher than the average of €4,116 per m² for homes currently for sale in Hoogzandveld-Oost, where the average living area is 116 m². The price per m² is based on the agent's stated floor area.
How many rooms does this flat have and what is the layout?
The flat has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 59 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It is a gallery flat built in 1976, with double glazing and block heating. The home is sold as full ownership, and there is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €219.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €300,000. The asking price stands on its own as the figure set by the seller.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures.
What are the climate risk indications for this address?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low for this address. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 that is projected to drop to low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this flat?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at just 55 metres, so groceries are literally on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is at 1,464 metres, a Jumbo at 1,695 metres, and a Lidl at 1,968 metres. In total there are 22 supermarkets within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice for daily shopping.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop 't Veerhuis is at 81 metres with lines 44, 65, 74, N5 and 302. The Nieuwegein-Zuid tram stop is at 160 metres with line 20, and the Waterbies bus stop is at 283 metres with lines 44, 65, 74 and N5. The nearest train station is Houten, at 6,532 metres.
What schools are near this flat?
De Tweeklank primary school is the nearest, at 247 metres, with 260 pupils. De Zandbloem primary school is at 303 metres with 242 pupils. For secondary education, the Anna van Rijn College for havo/vwo is at 1,711 metres. In total there are 40 schools within 5 km of the address.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident says it is a nice living environment, though they note that only high-rise flats are being built and that they are unaffordable for first-time buyers. Another resident, who has lived there for 40 years, mentions that parking is sometimes a problem but that most amenities are in the neighbourhood.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in Hoogzandveld-Oost sell on average within 4 days, according to neighbourhood housing market data. There are currently 2 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €475,000. In the past period, 92 homes were sold with an average sale price of €863,043.
