Kerckebosch, Zeist
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sophialaan sits in a quiet part of Zeist, where the streets are lined with trees and the pace of life is relaxed. With 66 m² of living space, it is compact but well laid out, and the energy label F means heating costs will need attention. The asking price of €365,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €1,338,000, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Zeist.
Kerckebosch is a residential area with a mix of older and newer homes, mostly built after 2010. The population is around 3,120, with a good number of families and a fair share of singles. The neighbourhood feels green and spacious, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the figures: a quiet, family-friendly setting with average incomes and a low crime rate. For more context, see the Kerckebosch neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and a couple of other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, the Kerckeboschschool primary school is a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools like De Breul are also close by. The train station is about 1.8 km away, so a short bike ride gets you to the station. The area is well served by local amenities, with a GP practice and restaurants nearby. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Zeist.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Pas Makelaars.
Details of this home
Sophialaan 3, Zeist
Data from Kerckebosch
Data from Kerckebosch
18 within 5 km
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About Sophialaan 3, Zeist
The asking price of €365,000 is 73% below the average asking price in Kerckebosch, which stands at €1,338,000. However, this apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average (66 m² vs 171 m²) and has an energy label F, while most homes in the area have better labels. So the price reflects the size and energy performance, and is in line with what you would expect for a compact apartment needing energy upgrades.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In Kerckebosch, most homes for sale have better labels (57% are A+ or better). An F label means the home is not well insulated and will have higher heating costs. You should expect to invest in improvements like insulation or a new heating system to bring the label up.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km from the apartment. That is about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Kerckeboschschool primary school is 322 m away, and the Wereldkidz Montessori primary school is 531 m away. For secondary education, Katholieke scholengemeenschap De Breul is 276 m away, and Christelijk College Zeist is 443 m away. So school runs are very convenient.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 285 m, just a few minutes' walk. Other options include a Jumbo at 1.9 km and a Hoogvliet at 2 km. For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is very handy.
Currently, there are 5 homes for sale in Kerckebosch, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €3,075,000. The average asking price is €1,338,000, and the median is €940,000. This apartment is at the lower end of the price range.
Kerckebosch is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Most homes were built after 2010, and the area has a low crime rate. There is a park just 300 m away, and the neighbourhood feels spacious. The address density is moderate, so it is not too crowded.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Kerckebosch