Gaarden, Nieuwegein
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Walnootgaarde sits in the Gaarden neighbourhood, a quiet residential area with plenty of green. At 85 m², it's compact compared to the spacious family homes that dominate the street, the average home here is 188 m². The price of €325,000 is keen relative to the neighbourhood median of €812,500, partly because this is a smaller apartment in a market where apartments in Nieuwegein are less common than houses.
Gaarden is a calm, green part of Batau Zuid, built mainly in the 1970s and 1990s. Most homes are owner-occupied (96%) and the streets are lined with single-family houses. The area is popular with families, around 40% of households have children, and the atmosphere is quiet and neighbourly. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: low crime, good amenities, and a strong sense of community. For more context, see the Gaarden neighbourhood.
You couldn't be closer to a supermarket, Jumbo is literally 18 metres away, so popping out for milk takes seconds. Albert Heijn and Lidl are both within a ten-minute walk. For primary schools, De Meander is a five-minute walk, and Prinses Margrietschool is just around the corner. The area is well served by green spaces, a park or public garden is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Nieuwegein keeps the neighbourhood well maintained, and the municipality of Nieuwegein provides good local services.
The apartment is listed through several channels, including Vrijstad Vastgoed, Pararius, and Funda. The asking price is €325,000.
Details of this home
Walnootgaarde 11, Nieuwegein
Data from Gaarden
Data from Gaarden
25 within 5 km
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About Walnootgaarde 11, Nieuwegein
At €3,824 per m², this apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average of €4,316 per m². The median home in Gaarden sells for €812,500, but those are mostly large family houses. Given the compact size and the fact that homes here sell in an average of 2 days, the price appears competitive for what is a smaller property in a sought-after street.
Homes in Gaarden sell very quickly, the average time on the market is just 2 days. This suggests strong demand and limited supply. If you're interested, it's worth being prepared to move fast, though the listing has been available through multiple channels.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a home built in 1977. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but not the highest efficiency. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels B and C, so this is in line with the local stock.
Daily shopping couldn't be easier, Jumbo is just 18 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Lidl are within a ten-minute walk, and there are several other supermarkets within a kilometre. For bread, milk, and groceries, you're well covered.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. De Meander is about 376 metres away (a five-minute walk), and Prinses Margrietschool is 480 metres. Lucas Batau and De Veldrakker are also close, at around 548 metres. Secondary schools are a bit further, at about 2.1 km.
The nearest train station is 7.8 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus, or car to reach it. The area is more car-oriented, with good road connections.
Gaarden has an address density of 2,181 per km², which is considered strongly urban (level 2 on a scale of 1 to 5). Despite the green surroundings, it's a fairly dense residential area with good amenities.
At €325,000, this is one of the more affordable properties in Gaarden, where the average home costs over €800,000. The compact size and energy label C make it a practical entry point, though you should factor in service costs and potential upgrades. The fast-selling market means you need to be decisive.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gaarden
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