Mathaakveld 32
Velden, Houten
AreaA calm corner of Houten
This end-of-terrace house sits in the Velden neighbourhood, a quiet residential pocket in Houten Noord-Oost. With about 1,300 residents, the area feels intimate and settled, and the mix of ages gives it a lived-in character. The asking price of €575,000 is in line with the market, sitting against a neighbourhood average of €592,500. For context, it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this part of Houten, and it is one of the end-of-terrace houses in Houten on the market right now.
The house itself
The home was built in 1985 and carries an energy label B, which means it is an efficient label. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 116 m² on a plot of 174 m². The agent does not list any further details about the layout, outdoor space, or installations, so the description stops here. What is clear is that this is a solidly sized family home from the mid-eighties, with a floor area that matches the expectations for this type of property.
Life in Velden
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 24 years, says: "I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events." Another resident notes: "A nice place to live and with everything nearby." A third adds: "You're in the centre of Houten in no time, but you can also easily get to Utrecht, Den Bosch, etc. by train and car." The neighbourhood itself is home to about 554 dwellings, and the resident reviews reflect a place that is practical and close to nature, though not without its occasional downsides. This is the Velden neighbourhood as its residents see it.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest primary school, Christelijke basisschool De Triangel Houten, is just around the corner, and a second, KBS 't Schoolhuys, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Lidl, Jumbo, and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice, Medisch Centrum Molenzoom, locatie De Molen 83, is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Houten is just around the corner. Public transport is handy: the bus stop Houten, Het Veld with Flex line is on your doorstep, and Houten train station is a ten-minute walk. This all sits within the municipality of Houten, where the wider area offers further options.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is nothing to report on that front. Similarly, there are no risk indications for noise, foundation, or flooding at this address. The home is offered at a price that is in line with the market, and the energy label B is an efficient label, which should help keep heating costs reasonable.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via 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 Mathaakveld 32, Houten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €592,500. It is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in Velden, with the most expensive listed at €625,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,875, while this home works out at €4,957 per m² based on the BAG living area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be on the lower side compared to less efficient labels. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, and it does not say anything about the condition of the construction. The home was built in 1985, and the label reflects its energy characteristics.
What is the living area and plot size?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 116 m² and the plot is 174 m². The agent does not provide any additional details about the layout, such as the number of bedrooms or bathrooms. The floor area is a solid size for an end-of-terrace house from 1985, and the plot offers a reasonable outdoor space, though the agent does not specify whether there is a garden.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident appreciates the cosiness but mentions nuisance from the fair and some events. Another says it is a nice place to live with everything nearby. A third notes the easy access to Houten's centre and to Utrecht and Den Bosch by train and car, as well as the nearby nature and schools.
What are the nearest schools and how far are they?
The nearest primary school is Christelijke basisschool De Triangel Houten, about 199 metres away, which is just around the corner. A second primary school, KBS 't Schoolhuys, is about 701 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Houten is about 1,154 metres away. There are 43 schools within five kilometres, so options are plentiful.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at about 1,040 metres, followed by Jumbo at 1,061 metres and Albert Heijn at 1,109 metres. All three are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are 20 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice in the wider area.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Houten, Het Veld, about 83 metres away, served by the Flex line. Houten train station is about 1,090 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This gives residents a direct connection to the wider region, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not stated here.
Is there a GP and pharmacy nearby?
The nearest GP practice is Medisch Centrum Molenzoom, locatie De Molen 83, about 1,174 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy is Boots Apotheek Houten, about 983 metres away, just around the corner. For hospital care, the Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht is about 4,971 metres away.
