Laakse Tuinen, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis 2021-built corner house on Lithoijenstraat sits in the Laakse Tuinen neighbourhood, a green and family-friendly area in Vathorst-De Laak. With 193 m² of living space and a 253 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €900,000 is in line with the market, given that the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,638 and the median price is €895,000. For comparison, end-of-terrace houses in Amersfoort sell at a range of prices, but this one is fairly priced for its size and age.
Laakse Tuinen is a relatively new neighbourhood, with all homes built after 2010. It has a low urban density (907 addresses per km²) and is classified as a 'moderately urban' area. The population is mostly families: 400 households have children, and the average household size is 2.8. There are few singles (85) and very few residents over 65 (60). Crime is low, with only 17 total offences recorded. Residents appreciate the peace and green spaces, the park is just a couple of streets away. One resident says: "It's quiet and safe, perfect for kids." Another notes: "Everything you need is nearby, but it still feels like the countryside." This is a neighbourhood where people know each other, and the neighbourhood Laakse Tuinen has a strong community feel.
For your daily shopping, you have several supermarkets within a ten-minute walk: SPAR express, Albert Heijn, Lidl, Jumbo and Dekamarkt are all around 2 km away. For bread and milk, the SPAR express is just around the corner. Schools are also close: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel and De Gondelier are both about a five-minute walk away, and KBS De Marke is a couple of streets further. Secondary school Yuverta vmbo Amersfoort is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amersfoort offers good amenities, and the train station is a ten-minute cycle away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaardij de Parel and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Lithoijenstraat 20, Amersfoort
Data from Laakse Tuinen
Data from Laakse Tuinen
25 within 5 km
59 within 5 km
About Lithoijenstraat 20, Amersfoort
The asking price of €900,000 is close to the median price in Laakse Tuinen (€895,000) and slightly below the average price (€919,300). Given the 193 m² floor area and 253 m² plot, the price per m² is about €4,663, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,638 per m². So it is priced competitively for its size and modern build.
The home has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 64.3% of homes have label A+ and 35.7% have label A, so this home is in line with the local standard.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute cycle or a 35-minute walk. It's a reasonable distance for commuting, and the area is well-connected by road.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel (961 m) and De Gondelier (991 m) are both about a ten-minute walk. KBS De Marke (1.4 km) is a bit further. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amersfoort is 1.5 km away.
Yes, Laakse Tuinen is a very safe neighbourhood. In the most recent data, only 17 total offences were recorded, which is low for an area of over 2,000 residents. Residents describe it as quiet and family-friendly.
The house was built in 2021, so it is practically new. It has modern construction, good insulation, and energy label A. You won't need to worry about major renovations for many years.
The plot is 253 m², which includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Laakse Tuinen