A 1930s apartment in the heart of Veenendaal
This apartment on Zandstraat sits right in the centre of Veenendaal, in the Achterkerk neighbourhood. Built in 1932, it has the character of a pre-war home, with a living area of 122 m² according to the agent's listing. The asking price of €399,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €480,909. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,851, while this home is listed at €3,270 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Veenendaal]( /koopwoningen/veenendaal/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its central setting and pre-war charm.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The total volume is 431 m³. According to the agent, the home has double glazing in most places and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €126.70. The BAG registration records a living area of 78 m², while the agent lists 122 m²; both figures are mentioned here as they come from different sources.
Life in Achterkerk
Achterkerk is a small neighbourhood with about 1,330 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents give it an average score of 8.3 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everything close by, shops within walking distance." Another describes it as "nice to live there, very rustic, beautiful surroundings." A third resident mentions "good neighbours are there for you, it's nice to live." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over, and many single-person households. For more on what it is like to live here, see [the Achterkerk neighbourhood]( /buurt/achterkerk-veenendaal/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Boni and Aldi supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Al Amana and Basisschool TOV are both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum De Zwaai, a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Veenendaal Centrum is just around the corner. Bus stop Veenendaal, Zandstraat is on your doorstep with line 505, and Veenendaal, Zwaaiplein is a couple of streets away with lines N8, 350, 380 and 505. Veenendaal Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Veenendaal offers all this within a compact area, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Veenendaal]( /gemeente/veenendaal/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €358,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €209,000 to €358,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 26 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Schuppen Makelaars and Van Schuppen Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Zandstraat 39, Veenendaal
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €399,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the Achterkerk neighbourhood, which is €480,909. The price per m² is €3,270, based on the agent's listed living area of 122 m². This makes the price keen compared with the neighbourhood average, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 431 m³. The agent lists a living area of 122 m², while the BAG registration records 78 m². The home has double glazing in most places and a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €358,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 71%, from €209,000 in 2020 to €358,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to area-level data from 2022. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are indications at the address level, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1932. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. The flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Boni and Aldi supermarkets are both about 142 metres away, just around the corner. The Dekamarkt is 177 metres away, also very close. The Ekoplaza is 294 metres away, and the Hoogvliet is 317 metres away. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
What schools are within walking distance?
Several primary schools are within about 600 to 650 metres. Al Amana is 599 metres away, Basisschool TOV is 631 metres, Johannes Calvijnschool is 635 metres, De Plantage is 636 metres, and Basisschool Dr C Steenblok is 646 metres. All are roughly a ten-minute walk.
How far is the nearest train station?
Veenendaal Centrum train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Veenendaal, Zandstraat, is 159 metres away and serves line 505. The Zwaaiplein stop, 338 metres away, offers lines N8, 350, 380 and 505.
What do residents say about living in Achterkerk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.3 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everything close by, shops within walking distance." Another mentions "nice to live there, very rustic, beautiful surroundings." A third says "good neighbours are there for you, it's nice to live."
