De Kelen, Veldhoven
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Smelen feels light and efficient, built in 2010 with an A energy label so you know the heating bills won't run away with you. At 79 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the price of €419,000 is the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in De Kelen, 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €634,174. That makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Veldhoven.
De Kelen is a residential area with mostly families and couples, about 44% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The streets are quiet and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. One resident describes it as "accessible and close by", though they note it feels a bit outdated and that shops are closing without interesting replacements. Based on that single review, the neighbourhood scores a 6.57 out of 10. It's a place where you know your neighbours and daily life is straightforward, typical of the De Kelen neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close too: Openbare Basisschool Dick Bruna is on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Heiacker is a five-minute walk away. The nearest secondary school is a bit further, about 4.7 km, so older kids will need a bike or bus. A GP is a five-minute walk away, and the park is just a couple of streets away for a quick stroll. All in all, daily life in the municipality of Veldhoven is well served.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Henri Kox Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Smelen 5, Veldhoven
Satisfactory · 1 resident
I appreciate how accessible everything is in my neighbourhood, but I do think it's a bit outdated; many shops are closing and no (for me) interesting shops are replacing them.
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About Smelen 5, Veldhoven
At €419,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in De Kelen. The neighbourhood average asking price is €634,174, so this one sits 34% below that. However, the floor area of 79 m² is 47% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 148 m², so the lower price reflects the smaller size. Compared to other apartments in Veldhoven, it's a competitive entry point.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In De Kelen, 47.6% of homes have label A, and 9.5% have A+ or better, so this apartment is in line with the neighbourhood's efficient stock.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away. That's about a 15-minute drive or a 25-minute bike ride. For daily commuting by train, you'd likely need a car or bicycle to reach the station.
De Kelen is a family-oriented neighbourhood with many households with children (44%) and couples. The average household size is 2.4 people. One resident describes it as "accessible and close by", though they note it feels a bit outdated and that shops are closing. It's a quiet, practical area where people know each other.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool Dick Bruna is just 359 m away, and Basisschool De Heiacker is 811 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.7 km away, so older children will need to cycle or take a bus.
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 578 m, which is about a seven-minute walk. Other supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within 1.5 to 1.7 km, so daily grocery shopping is easily done on foot or by bike.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, a couple of streets away. It's a short walk for a quick break or a stroll with the dog.
Currently, 23 homes are for sale in De Kelen, with prices ranging from €419,000 to €1,595,000. The average asking price is €634,174, and the average floor area is 148 m². This apartment is the smallest and cheapest available.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Kelen
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