Hoogzandveld-Oost, Nieuwegein
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Ratelaar in Nieuwegein has a warm, lived-in feel. With 59 m² of living space, it's compact but cleverly laid out. The energy label B keeps running costs manageable. At €300,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €4,116 per m², but the quick sale pace in this area (4 days on average) suggests demand is strong. For a sense of what's available in the wider market, have a look at other apartments in Nieuwegein.
Hoogzandveld-Oost is a calm, green neighbourhood where most homes are single-family houses (87%). The one resident review sums it up: "I've lived here my whole life, went to school here and have always been able to do everything else just fine. Child-friendly neighbourhood." With a mix of ages, roughly equal shares of under-25s, 25-45s, 45-65s and over-65s, it's a stable community. Average household size is 2.5, and incomes are in line with the rest of Nieuwegein. The neighbourhood Hoogzandveld-Oost is moderately urban (1,497 addresses per km²), so you get a bit of space without feeling isolated.
Your morning bread run is a 76-metre stroll to the Albert Heijn, literally on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, there's another Albert Heijn 1.5 km away and a Jumbo 1.7 km away. Kids can walk to primary school De Tweeklank or De Zandbloem; secondary school Anna van Rijn College is 1.7 km away. A park or public garden is just 200 m from the door, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality Nieuwegein keeps the area well-maintained, with a GP and childcare both within 500 m.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via OVERDUYN MAKELAARS.
Details of this home
Ratelaar 8, Nieuwegein
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived here my whole life, went to school here and have always been able to do everything else just fine. Child-friendly neighbourhood
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About Ratelaar 8, Nieuwegein
At €300,000, this apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average of €4,116 per m² (the home works out at about €5,085 per m²). However, the local market is fast, homes sell in a median of 4 days, and only 2 apartments are currently available in Hoogzandveld-Oost. The energy label B and the 59 m² floor area are in line with what's typical for a compact apartment in this area.
Hoogzandveld-Oost is a quiet, child-friendly neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes. One long-term resident says: 'I've lived here my whole life, went to school here and have always been able to do everything else just fine. Child-friendly neighbourhood.' The area has a mix of ages and a moderate urban feel, with a park just 200 m away and a supermarket 76 m from the door.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 76 metres away, literally on your doorstep. For more variety, there's another Albert Heijn at 1.5 km and a Jumbo at 1.7 km. In total, there are 22 supermarkets within 5 km, so you're well covered for daily shopping.
Primary schools are very close: De Tweeklank (224 m) and De Zandbloem (280 m) are both within a short walk. For secondary education, the Anna van Rijn College (havo/vwo) is 1.7 km away. There are 40 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The nearest train station is 9.9 km away, so this home is not ideal for daily commuting by rail. However, bus connections and roads provide alternatives for getting around the region.
The energy label is B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably efficient and heating costs should be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A or better, 50% have label C, and 25% have D or lower, so this apartment is above average in energy performance.
Homes in Hoogzandveld-Oost sell very quickly, the median time on the market is just 4 days. This suggests strong demand and a competitive market. The average sold price in the area is €863,043, but that includes larger single-family homes; this apartment is priced at €300,000.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Hoogzandveld-Oost