Straakven, Helmond
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on van Meelstraat sits in a leafy part of Helmond, with a park just a couple of streets away. At 94 m² and with an A energy label, it's efficient and spacious. The asking price of €325,000 makes it the cheapest of the 13 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, so it's keenly priced compared to the local average. For context, apartments in Helmond typically sell for more per square metre.
Straakven is a mixed residential area with a strong urban feel, the address density is high. Around two-thirds of homes are single-family houses, and just over 40% are owner-occupied. The population is diverse: many households have children, but there are also plenty of singles and older residents. One resident describes it as a "Dangerous environment.", adding: "Some residents are extremely dangerous. Threatening with death, I could write a book about it!!!!!", though this is a single review, so it may not reflect the broader experience. For more on the area, see the Straakven neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, Lidl is on your doorstep at just 79 metres, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Taalbrug Junior is just around the corner, De Goede Herder is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Silvester Bernadette is also nearby. A secondary school, Praktijkcollege Helmond, is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.2 km away, so you'd cycle or drive. For more about the wider area, check the municipality of Helmond.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Van den Buijs and Van den Buijs Garantiemakelaars.
Details of this home
van Meelstraat 14, Helmond
Mediocre · 1 resident
Some residents are extremely dangerous. Threatening with death, I could write a book about it!!!!!
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About van Meelstraat 14, Helmond
At €325,000, this is the cheapest of the 13 apartments currently for sale in Straakven. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is around €368,000, and the median is €375,000, so this home is priced below the local market. Given its 94 m² floor area and A energy label, it represents good value compared to other listings in the area.
Straakven is a densely populated residential area with a mix of families, singles, and older residents. About 64% of homes are single-family houses, and 41% are owner-occupied. The area has a high address density, giving it an urban feel. One resident review describes safety concerns, but with only one review, it's hard to generalise. The neighbourhood has a park within 200 metres and several supermarkets nearby.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, just 79 metres away on foot, literally on your doorstep. Jumbo is 542 metres away, about a five-minute walk, and SPAR express is 859 metres away. For a larger selection, Albert Heijn is 1.1 km away. Daily groceries are very convenient from this home.
Several schools are within walking distance. Taalbrug Junior (special education) is 240 metres away, De Goede Herder primary school is 364 metres, and Basisschool Silvester Bernadette is 412 metres. For secondary education, Praktijkcollege Helmond is 692 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk, making school runs easy.
Helmond's train station is 2.2 km from the apartment. That's about a 25-minute walk or a 7-minute cycle.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older homes. In Straakven, only 21.4% of homes have label A, so this apartment is above average in energy performance.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's unclear if there is any private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a park 200 metres away for green space.
The floor area is 94 m², which typically accommodates two to three bedrooms, but this is not confirmed by the agent.
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