Andel, Altena
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Burgemeester Van Der Schansstraat 16 in Andel has a warm, lived-in feel that comes with a century of character. With 133 m² of living space on a 590 m² plot, it offers generous room for a family. The asking price of €495,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €582,324, making it a keen entry into the market for detached houses in Altena.
Andel is a small village in the municipality of Altena, with about 2,550 residents. It's a place where most homes are owner-occupied (69%) and the vast majority are single-family houses (90%). The population is a mix of ages, with a noticeable share of families and older residents. The village is quiet and rural, with an address density of just 315 per km², the lowest urbanity level. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a close-knit, spacious community. For more context, see the municipality of Altena.
Your morning bread run is a 43-metre walk to the SPAR, literally on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, the Jumbo is 3.5 km away. Primary school children can walk to Chr Basissch De Zaaier in about two minutes, while secondary school pupils have Curio prinsentuin Andel just over 500 m away. The village has a GP and a supermarket both within 500 m, so daily errands are easy on foot. The nearest train station is 16.4 km away, so a car is essential for longer journeys.
This home is listed through several channels, including De Makelaars van Altena, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda. The details are current at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Burgemeester Van Der Schansstraat 16, Andel
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About Burgemeester Van Der Schansstraat 16, Andel
The asking price of €495,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €582,324 for homes currently for sale. However, this house is also 32% smaller than the average (133 m² vs 197 m²). The median sold price in the area is €595,000, so the price is in line with the market when adjusted for size.
The home has energy label C. That means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but not the highest standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact bills depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label C, while 27% have A+ or better.
The SPAR is just 43 metres away, so you can walk there in under a minute. For a wider selection, the Jumbo is 3.5 km away and the PLUS is 4.3 km away.
Primary school Chr Basissch De Zaaier is 150 metres away, and Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool is 507 metres. For secondary education, Curio prinsentuin Andel is 544 metres from the home.
The nearest train station is 16.4 km away, so public transport is limited. A car is practically essential for commuting or longer trips.
Andel is a quiet, rural village with mostly single-family homes and a mix of families and older residents. It has a low population density and a strong sense of community. The area is safe, with only 52 reported crimes in the neighbourhood.
The house was built in 1920, so it has historic character. The energy label C suggests some modernisation, but you should expect maintenance typical of a century-old home. The listing does not mention any recent renovations.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Andel