De Steinen, Ede
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Valkestein sits in the De Steinen neighbourhood, a busy urban area with everything you need close by. At 69 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the price of €289,000 is notably keen, 16% below the neighbourhood average for similar homes. In fact, it's the cheapest of the 12 apartments currently for sale in this part of Ede, making it a sharp entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Ede typically sell for more, so this one stands out.
De Steinen is a densely built neighbourhood with a real mix of residents: lots of singles and couples, plus a fair number of older people. The streets are busy and the vibe is urban, think flats and maisonettes rather than family homes. One resident says: "It's convenient, with shops and the station nearby, but it can be noisy." Another notes: "There's a good community feel, and the park is just a few minutes away." Based on these two reviews, it's a place where convenience comes first. For more on the area, have a look at the De Steinen neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee run is easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, Al Amana is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Groene Vallei is a five-minute walk. Secondary school pupils can reach Pallas Athene College in about ten minutes on foot. The train station is a 20-minute walk, so commuting to Utrecht or Arnhem is doable without a car. All this falls within the municipality of Ede, which keeps the area well served.
This home is listed through several channels, including Domicilie Makelaars Ede, Funda and Pararius. The energy label is D, which means heating costs will be noticeable, especially in a neighbourhood where most homes for sale have better labels. The apartment was built in 1970, so it's a solid, older construction.
Details of this home
Valkestein 921, Ede
Data from De Steinen
Data from De Steinen
19 within 5 km
54 within 5 km
About Valkestein 921, Ede
Yes, it's actually the cheapest apartment currently for sale in De Steinen, and 16% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€344,958). Given the 69 m² floor area and energy label D, it's priced to sell quickly, the average time on market for sold homes here is 34 days.
De Steinen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a high address density (2983 per km²). It's popular with singles and older residents, many households are one-person. There's a mix of ages, but fewer families with children. The area has a lively, convenient feel with shops and public transport close by.
Ede-Wageningen station is 2 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there you can reach Utrecht in about 20 minutes and Arnhem in 15 minutes.
There are several within walking distance: Lidl at 362 m, Jumbo at 425 m, SPAR express at 434 m, and Albert Heijn at 592 m. For a bigger shop, AH XL is about 1 km away.
Primary schools include Al Amana (282 m), De Fonkel (501 m), Basisschool Groene Vallei (552 m), and Stadhouder Willem 3 Basisschool (580 m). For secondary education, Pallas Athene College is 601 m away.
The energy label is D, which is average for a 1970s apartment. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. In De Steinen, most homes for sale have better labels (A or B), so this one is less efficient than the local average.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given that this is an apartment, outdoor space is likely limited to what's available in the communal areas or the nearby park (0.3 km away).
With 69 m², it's a compact apartment, typically such a floor area would have two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Steinen