Oude Dorp, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Plein 4 sits right in the heart of Houten's Oude Dorp, where the old village atmosphere blends with modern renewal. With 253 m² of living space and a 358 m² plot, it is a substantial home. The asking price of €895,000 is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €754,867, which is on the high side but reflects the size and location. For comparison, end-of-terrace houses in Houten vary widely in price.
Oude Dorp is the historic core of Houten, with 2,050 residents and a mix of ages, a quarter are 65 or older, while families with children make up a good share. One resident sums it up: "Houten is increasingly renewing itself without losing the atmosphere of the old village. A good combination in my opinion!" The neighbourhood Oude Dorp scores an 8.38 out of 10 from its residents. It is a fairly urban area (address density 2004 per km²), yet the village square and green spaces keep it pleasant.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and SPAR express is just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Van Harte School and Wereldwijs. Secondary school College de Heemlanden is a couple of streets away. The municipality Houten offers a good range of amenities, with a restaurant and a park.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Brecheisen Makelaars Houten B.V. and also appears on other channels. The energy label is E, which is less efficient than most homes in the neighbourhood, something to factor in.
Details of this home
Plein 4, Houten
Very good · 1 resident
Houten is increasingly renewing itself without losing the atmosphere of the old village. A good combination in my opinion!
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About Plein 4, Houten
The asking price is 19% above the average asking price in Oude Dorp (€754,867) and well above the median of €669,000. However, this home is much larger than average, 253 m² versus 126 m², so the price per m² is actually in line with the neighbourhood. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the extra space and the central location.
Energy label E means the home is not very energy-efficient. In Oude Dorp, 42.9% of homes have label A++ or better, and only 14.3% have label E or worse. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern home. The house was built in 1961, so improvements like insulation or double glazing may be worth considering.
Oude Dorp is the historic centre of Houten, with a village square and a mix of old and new houses. Residents rate it 8.38 out of 10. One resident says: 'Houten is increasingly renewing itself without losing the atmosphere of the old village.' It has a good mix of ages, with many families and older residents. The area is fairly urban but still feels green.
Albert Heijn is just 71 metres away, and SPAR express is at 217 metres. For primary education, Van Harte School is 198 metres and Wereldwijs is 635 metres. Secondary school College de Heemlanden is 647 metres away. A restaurant is at 300 metres, and a park at 500 metres.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are currently 15 homes for sale in Oude Dorp, with prices ranging from €445,000 to €1,450,000. The average price per m² is €6,049. This home's price per m² is about €3,538, which is below the neighbourhood average, reflecting its larger size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Dorp
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