Waters, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Kristalwater 8 sits in a peaceful part of Houten, where the streets are lined with similar family homes and the atmosphere is calm and green. With 190 m² of living space on a 458 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a growing family. The price of €1,350,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, reflecting the size and the fact that it is a detached property. For context, you can compare it with other detached houses in Houten.
The Waters neighbourhood is a family-oriented area with a high proportion of couples with children. Most homes are owner-occupied and single-family, giving the streets a settled feel. The neighbourhood has a low crime rate and a park just a couple of streets away, making it a pleasant place for daily walks. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on official statistics. To learn more about the area, have a look at the Waters neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: within a five-minute walk you have two primary schools, PCBS De Zonnewijzer and Openbare Daltonbasisschool de Plantage, and a couple of supermarkets (Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet) are just around the corner. For secondary education you would need to travel a bit further, about three kilometres. The park is on your doorstep, perfect for an after-school kickabout. The municipality of Houten is known for its green layout and good local facilities; you can read more about the municipality of Houten.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Houten B.V. The details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Kristalwater 8, Houten
Data from Waters
11 within 5 km
26 within 5 km
About Kristalwater 8, Houten
The asking price of €1,350,000 is on the high side compared to the average for the Waters neighbourhood. However, this is a detached house with a generous plot and a good energy label, which typically commands a premium. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes and a low crime rate, which supports values. Without specific comparable sales data, it is best to view the price as reflecting the property's size and type.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is well-insulated and has low expected energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online, so you can rely on it as a factual statement about the property's energy performance.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute cycle or a short drive. Houten has good rail connections to Utrecht and beyond, but the station is not within walking distance for most people.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: PCBS De Zonnewijzer (321 m), Openbare Daltonbasisschool de Plantage (335 m), Johannes Bogermanschool (545 m), and Montessori Basisschool Houten (587 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 3 km away, so you would need to cycle or drive.
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 780 m away, just around the corner. There is also a SPAR express at 1.1 km. For daily groceries, you can easily walk or cycle.
The Waters neighbourhood has a low total of 19 recorded crimes, which is very low for an area of this size. The streets feel quiet and family-friendly, and the park nearby adds to the sense of safety.
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