Doornakkers-West, Eindhoven
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 corner house on Tongelresestraat sits in a lively part of Eindhoven. With 132 m² of living space and a 194 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a pre-war home. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be a consideration. At €450,000, the asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €487,800, making it a keen option compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Eindhoven.
Doornakkers-West is a compact, established neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. One resident describes it as a "Cosy and quiet neighbourhood" with many amenities and playgrounds for children, though they note that motorists race through the Tongelresestraat very fast. The area has a high density of addresses (2,373 per km²), reflecting its urban character. Around 42% of homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a relatively young population, with many residents aged 25 to 45. For more context, see the neighbourhood Doornakkers-West.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Lorentz Casimir Lyceum (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and SALTO-school Reigerlaan (primary) is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Eindhoven.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Alberti Garantiemakelaars.
Details of this home
Tongelresestraat 285, Eindhoven
Very good · 1 resident
It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood with many amenities. There are playgrounds for children, which is very nice. The only downside is that motorists race through the Tonglresestraat very fast.
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About Tongelresestraat 285, Eindhoven
The asking price of €450,000 is below the average sold price in Doornakkers-West (€403,269) and also below the current average asking price (€487,800). Given the 132 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €3,409, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,147 per m². So the price appears competitive for this type of home.
Doornakkers-West is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with good amenities. One resident says it's cosy and quiet, with playgrounds for children, but notes that traffic on Tongelresestraat can be fast. The area is densely built-up and has a mix of ages, with many young adults and families. There are several supermarkets and schools within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 3.0 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. The station is not named in the listing, but Eindhoven has good rail connections to other cities.
The energy label is F, which is low on the scale. This means the home is not very energy-efficient, and you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 43.8% of homes rated D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war house.
The main downside mentioned by a resident is that motorists race through the Tongelresestraat very fast, which could be a concern for safety, especially with children. The street itself is a through road, so there is some traffic noise. However, the neighbourhood overall is described as quiet and cosy.
Currently, there are 15 homes for sale in Doornakkers-West, with prices ranging from €330,000 to €598,000. The average floor area is 120 m², so this home (132 m²) is slightly larger than average. In the past year, 26 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 24 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Doornakkers-West