Under offer
Borchen, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis detached home on Gravenborch sits in a quiet part of Borchen, a leafy neighbourhood in Houten. Built in 1988, it offers 181 m² of living space on a 407 m² plot, with an energy label B. The asking price of €975,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €745,000 in the neighbourhood, but that reflects the larger size and detached type. For context, detached houses in Houten are rare in this price range.
Borchen is a calm, family-oriented neighbourhood with about 950 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (82%) and nearly all are single-family houses (95%). The population is a mix of families with children and older residents, with average household size at 2.5. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime rate (9 incidents) and proximity to green spaces suggest a peaceful environment. The neighbourhood Borchen is well-established, with all homes built between 1970 and 1990.
For daily shopping, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Katholieke Daltonschool De Zevensprong, is on your doorstep, and openbare basisschool De Bijenkorf is a couple of streets away. Secondary schools like Yuverta vmbo and College de Heemlanden are within a ten-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality Houten offers good amenities, with a park or public garden just around the corner and a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Huis & Hart Makelaars and also appears on Funda and Pararius, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Gravenborch 14, Houten
Data from Borchen
Data from Borchen
27 within 5 km
61 within 5 km
About Gravenborch 14, Houten
The asking price of €975,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €745,000, but this is a detached home with 181 m², while the average home in Borchen is smaller. The price per square metre (€5,387) is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,162, reflecting the premium for a detached property. Only one other home is currently for sale in the area, so supply is limited.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In Borchen, 50% of homes have label A+ and 50% have label B, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This makes commuting to Utrecht or other cities convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Katholieke Daltonschool De Zevensprong (257 m), Openbare Basisschool De Bijenkorf (470 m), and Wereldwijs (760 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Houten (862 m) and College de Heemlanden (1.3 km) are close by.
Borchen has a low crime rate, with only 9 reported incidents in the latest data. The area is quiet and family-friendly, with most residents being families or older couples.
The plot is 407 m², which is generous for a detached home. The listing does not specify a garden, but the plot size typically allows for outdoor space.
6 homes in the district Houten Noord-West
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