Transvaal, Baarn
NeighbourhoodThis 1910 detached house on Generaal Karel van der Heijdenlaan 5 sits in the heart of Baarn, a village that feels both cosy and well-provided for. With 214 m² of living space and a 272 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a family. The asking price of €1,295,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,423,500, but it reflects the character and size of the property. For context, you can compare it with other detached houses in Baarn.
The neighbourhood Transvaal is a small, peaceful pocket of Baarn with around 930 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (78%) and predominantly pre-war, giving the area a classic, established feel. One resident sums it up: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live. Villages are always so cosy, and this one is no exception. Everything is accessible and everyone is well provided for. Baarn is beautiful!" The neighbourhood Transvaal is known for its mix of families and older residents, with a good number of households with children.
For your morning bread run, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Aldi and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Amalia Astroschool and Nieuwe Baarnsche School are both a five-minute walk, and the Koningin Wilhelmina School is a ten-minute stroll. The municipality Baarn provides all the essentials, with a GP surgery and a park both on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Berkum Makelaars b.v. and Funda.
Details of this home
Generaal Karel van der Heijdenlaan 5, Baarn
Very good · 1 resident
Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live. Villages are always so cosy, and this one is no exception. Everything is accessible and everyone is well provided for. Baarn is beautiful!
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About Generaal Karel van der Heijdenlaan 5, Baarn
The asking price is €1,295,000, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,423,500 for similar homes. However, the median price in Transvaal is €1,475,000, so it sits in the lower half of the range. Given the 214 m² floor area and 272 m² plot, the price per m² (€6,051) is above the neighbourhood average of €4,897, reflecting the premium for a detached property in this sought-after village.
The home has energy label D. In Transvaal, all available homes for sale have label C or better, so this property is less efficient than the local average. Label D means you can expect higher energy costs compared to a more modern home, but it is still a common rating for a pre-war house of this era.
The nearest train station is 0.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting without being too close to any noise.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Amalia Astroschool (409 m), Nieuwe Baarnsche School (422 m), and Koningin Wilhelmina School (703 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.9 km away.
Transvaal is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with mostly pre-war homes. It has a village feel with all amenities accessible. One resident describes it as "cosy" and "beautiful," noting that everything is well provided for. The area has a low crime rate (13 total offences) and a mix of families and older residents.
Currently, there are 5 homes for sale in Transvaal, with prices ranging from €735,000 to €2,050,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 87 days, indicating a steady but not overly fast market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaal