A bright start in Sporen
This end-of-terrace house on Lokaalspoor sits in Sporen, a residential pocket of Houten Zuid-Oost that feels calm and orderly. The street is quiet, with a mix of family homes and green verges. The asking price is €665,000. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Houten are part of the local market, where the average asking price for all homes in the neighbourhood is €658,500.
Inside the home
Built in 1999, this house offers seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over several floors. The living area is listed at 130 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 m². The plot measures 153 m² according to both sources. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in Sporen
Sporen is a neighbourhood where people seem to look out for each other. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.18 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a very good neighbourhood." Another adds: "Beautiful surroundings and clean." A third describes a place where neighbours accept parcels, greet each other, and occasionally share a newspaper. The population here is around 1,520, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Sporen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this spot. Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Openbare Basisschool Ridderspoor is a couple of streets away, and RKBS de Vlinder is a five-minute walk. The GP practice at Medisch Centrum Hofspoor is a five-minute walk, with the pharmacy next door. Bus stops at Loericker Stee and Station Castellum are on your doorstep, served by Flex lines. Houten Castellum train station is just around the corner. The wider municipality of Houten offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €625,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €424,000 to €625,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 41 dB Lden and railway noise at 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 that drops to low. 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 multiple channels, including Huis & Hart Makelaars.
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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 Lokaalspoor 22, Houten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €665,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €625,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 47%, from €424,000 to €625,000. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 130 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 134 m². The plot measures 153 m² according to both sources. The home was built in 1999 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value for this home was set at €625,000 on 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the value rose by 47%, from €424,000 to €625,000. The asking price is 6% above the current WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the area-level risk indications for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. Road traffic noise is 41 dB Lden and railway noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 375 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is about 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool Ridderspoor is 320 metres away, and RKBS de Vlinder is 503 metres away. There are 28 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Houten, Loericker Stee, about 113 metres away, served by Flex lines. Houten, Station Castellum is 323 metres away, also with Flex lines. The nearest train station is Houten Castellum, just 202 metres away, so rail connections are very close.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.18 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a very good neighbourhood." Another says: "Beautiful surroundings and clean." A third describes neighbours who accept parcels, greet each other, and occasionally share a newspaper. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Sporen neighbourhood.
What is the average price for homes in this neighbourhood?
In the Sporen neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €658,500, with a median of €612,000. The average price per m² is €5,813. This home is listed at €665,000. No judgement is made about whether this price is high or low relative to the neighbourhood average.
