A 1910 apartment in the heart of Baarn
This apartment on Turfstraat 55 sits in the Centrum neighbourhood of Baarn, a village where life unfolds at a gentle pace. The building dates from 1910 and carries energy label D, so expect moderate energy costs. At €475,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €554,815, which makes it an interesting proposition among apartments in Baarn.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a first-floor apartment with five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. There is a French balcony, a central heating boiler, and the property is offered as full ownership. The living area is listed at 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². The home is set in a wooded environment, in the centre and in a residential area.
Life in Centrum
Centrum is a compact neighbourhood where 1,830 people live, many in single-person households. Residents of the district of Baarn give their living environment an average score of 6.49, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live. Villages are always so cosy, and this one is no exception." Another resident, born and raised here, notes: "Supermarket within walking distance. Also a nice park that is closed at night. Medical centre also there with pharmacy, physio and dentist and GPs." The same resident mentions that public transport has unfortunately disappeared, and that there is little for young people aged 14 to 21. A third review is sharply negative, calling the area a "lost piece of heath populated by junkies, criminals, antisocials". The reviews are few, so they give only a glimpse. The Centrum neighbourhood is home to a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Aldi and Jumbo are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Amalia Astroschool for primary education is a five-minute walk, as is the Koningin Wilhelmina School. The GP practice Huisartsen van Geuns en de Jong and Service Apotheek Julius are both a couple of streets away, and Meander Medisch Centrum Baarn is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Baarn, Nieuwstraat is just around the corner with lines 272, 572 and N70, and Baarn railway station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Baarn keeps the village well provided for.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data, based on public sources and area-level indications, shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970 and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Groot Amsterdam Makelaardij B.V.
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About Turfstraat 55, Baarn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €475,000 is 14 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €554,815, which the data describes as keen. Per square metre, the price is €4,358 based on the agent's floor area, compared with a neighbourhood average of €5,609 per m². The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €445,000, so this home sits slightly above that.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a first-floor apartment with five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². There is a French balcony and the property is offered as full ownership. The home has a central heating boiler.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made, and no historical development of the WOZ value can be shown.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, specifically in 1910, and the soil type being sand. The data notes that 82 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The climate risk data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are within walking distance?
Aldi and Jumbo are both about 209 metres away, just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is 221 metres away. A PLUS supermarket is 679 metres away and another PLUS is 865 metres away. With 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, daily groceries are well covered.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Amalia Astroschool voor Christelijk Basisonderwijs, about 329 metres away. Koningin Wilhelmina School is 473 metres away, and Nieuwe Baarnsche School is 557 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 kilometres away. There are 27 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus stop Baarn, Nieuwstraat is 203 metres away, with lines 272, 572 and N70. Another stop, Baarn, Plataanlaan, is 346 metres away with lines 272, 572, 573 and N70. Baarn railway station is 517 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Baarn give their living environment an average score of 6.49, based on four reviews. One resident praises the village as cosy and beautiful, while another mentions the mix of cultural people and churches, and the convenience of a supermarket and medical centre within walking distance. A third review is very negative, describing antisocial behaviour. The reviews are few, so they offer only a limited picture.
