A bright apartment by the park
This apartment on Valkeniersborch 77 sits in the Borchen neighbourhood of Houten, a quiet corner of the district Houten Noord-West. The home is set against a park, in a residential area, with a free view. At €495,000, the asking price is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €740,000, which the agent considers keen. It is also the most affordable of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Houten typically sell at a different price point.
The home itself
Built in 1988, this apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 92 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has a balcony, a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €125. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Borchen
Borchen is a small neighbourhood with about 930 residents, many of whom are older: 30% are 65 or over. Residents of the district Houten Noord-West, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." The reviews reflect the wider district, not just Borchen itself. For more on the area, see the Borchen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a primary school, Katholieke Daltonschool De Zevensprong, is on your doorstep. The nearest GP is at Medisch Centrum Molenzoom, a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy, Boots Apotheek Het Oude Dorp, is a couple of streets further. Bus stops are close by: Houten, De Borch is on your doorstep with Flex service, and Houten, De Borchen/Doornkade is just around the corner with lines 48, N4, and 682. The train station Houten is a ten-minute walk. For broader context, the municipality of Houten offers these amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €442,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 12% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €249,000 to €442,000. At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Houten B.V.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Valkeniersborch 77, Houten
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €495,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €740,000 for homes currently for sale in Borchen. It is also the cheapest of the four homes listed in this neighbourhood. The agent describes this price as keen. Note that the average is based on a small number of listings, so it gives a general indication rather than a precise comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 92 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². There is a balcony, and the home is set against a park with a free view. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €125.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €442,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 78%, from €249,000 in 2020 to €442,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At this address, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A PLUS supermarket is about 200 metres away, just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Katholieke Daltonschool De Zevensprong, is about 130 metres away. Other schools within walking distance include Openbare Basisschool De Bijenkorf and Wereldwijs. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Houten is about a kilometre away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Houten, De Borch, about 150 metres away, served by Flex. Another stop, Houten, De Borchen/Doornkade, is about 220 metres away with lines 48, N4, and 682. The train station Houten is about 1.3 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk. This gives options for both local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood of Borchen like?
Borchen is a small neighbourhood with about 930 residents, of whom 30% are aged 65 or over. Residents of the wider district Houten Noord-West give their living environment an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as "always something to do and almost always quiet," while another mentions occasional smells of weed. These reviews reflect the district, not just Borchen.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1988 and has a central heating boiler. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
