De Schout 8
Laren-Centrum, Laren
AreaA striking end-of-terrace house in Laren
This end-of-terrace house on De Schout sits in the heart of Laren, a village known for its village green, galleries and relaxed atmosphere. Built in 1964, the home has a classic character with a modern energy label. The asking price of €1,195,000 is on the high side compared with the average for end-of-terrace houses in Laren, though the home does come with an A+++ label.
Inside the home
The agent describes a home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 400 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 156 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 122 square metres. The plot measures 211 square metres according to both sources.
Life in Laren-Centrum
Laren-Centrum is a compact neighbourhood where the village green and the Singer museum are the social heart. With 1,760 residents, it is a small community, and a third of residents are 65 or older. One resident of the district gives it a perfect score of 10, saying: "I learn a lot from my neighbours, and it's very cosy to chat with them. They are super kind and help me when needed." That is based on a single review, so it is a personal impression rather than a broad consensus. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 69% of homes being single-family and the same share owner-occupied. The Laren-Centrum neighbourhood is a place where people tend to stay.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is a ten-minute walk, and the GP practice is a couple of streets away too. The pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Singermuseum and Groene Gerritsweg are on your doorstep, with lines 109, 321 and 108. The nearest train station is Hilversum Media Park, about four kilometres away. The municipality of Laren is a small, self-contained community.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €685,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 74% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €554,000 to €685,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050; 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 Sotheby's Realty Makelaars Nederland.
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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.
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About De Schout 8, Laren
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €685,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,195,000 is 74% above that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference reflects the gap between the official valuation and what the seller is asking.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label of A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. Only about 10% of homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label or better, so this home stands out on that front.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €554,000 to €685,000. The value increased steadily in most years, with a slight dip in 2023 when it went from €655,000 to €612,000, before recovering to €646,000 in 2024 and reaching €685,000 in 2025.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a home built in 1964. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk both now and in 2050. 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 property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 500 metres away, just around the corner, and the Jumbo is roughly 600 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are 34 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are well covered.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary schools are a ten-minute walk away, including Openbare Basisschool Blaricum, Mariaschool and Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwend. There are 56 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus stops are on your doorstep: Laren, Singermuseum with lines 109 and 321, and Laren, Groene Gerritsweg with line 108. The stop at Brink/Centrum is a couple of streets away with lines 108, 109 and 321. The nearest train station is Hilversum Media Park, about four kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
One resident of the district gives it a perfect score of 10, describing it as cosy and respectful, with kind neighbours who help when needed. This is based on a single review, so it reflects one person's experience rather than a broad picture. The neighbourhood has 1,760 residents, with a third aged 65 or older.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out at €7,660 per square metre based on the agent's listed living area of 156 square metres. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,787, so this home is priced below that average on that basis.
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