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Dorp Schalkwijk Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Overeind sits in the heart of Schalkwijk, a village where life moves at a gentler pace. With 168 m² of living space on a 695 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €850,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €1,321,250, making it the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this part of Schalkwijk. That said, the floor area is 53% smaller than the local average of 360 m², so the price per square metre is in line with what you would expect for detached houses in Houten.
The Dorp Schalkwijk Oost neighbourhood is a small community of around 480 residents, with a mix of ages: a third are 45 to 65, and a quarter are over 65. Most homes are owner-occupied (82%) and the vast majority are single-family houses. The area is very quiet, with an address density of just 71 addresses per km², the lowest urbanity level. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the figures suggest a stable, family-oriented environment.
For your daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is a SPAR about 2.5 km away, with an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within 3.5 km. Primary school children can walk to Basisschool De Boogerd or Katholieke Basisschool St Michiel. Secondary education is further afield,. A train station is 4.4 km away, and the village has a restaurant within walking distance. The municipality of Houten offers additional amenities and connections.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Hiele & Dalsem Makelaardij and Funda. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Overeind 61, Schalkwijk
Data from Dorp Schalkwijk Oost
Data from Dorp Schalkwijk Oost
9 within 5 km
32 within 5 km
About Overeind 61, Schalkwijk
The asking price of €850,000 is 36% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€1,321,250) and is the lowest of the four homes currently for sale in Dorp Schalkwijk Oost. However, the floor area of 168 m² is 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 360 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the local market. The home is priced keenly for its size.
The home has an energy label D. This means it is not particularly energy-efficient; you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, all homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 4.4 km away. That is about a ten-minute drive or a longer cycle ride. Public transport options in the village itself are limited given the low address density.
Dorp Schalkwijk Oost is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood. Of the 210 households, 75 have children, and there are primary schools within 2,3 km. The area has a mix of ages, with many residents between 45 and 65, and a significant number over 65. It is a stable, low-crime area with only 9 recorded offences.
You would need to view the property to assess the outdoor space.
The house was built in 1970, so it is over 50 years old. With an energy label D, some updates may be needed to improve efficiency, but the listing does not specify the condition of the interior or systems. A viewing would give a better idea.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 2.5 km, which is about a 30-minute walk. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are around 3.3,3.5 km away. Daily shopping is more convenient by car or bicycle.
In the past period, five homes sold in the neighbourhood at an average price of €1,443,800, with an average time on market of 61 days. The current asking price of €850,000 is well below that average, but those sold homes were likely larger (average 360 m²).
4 homes in the neighbourhood Dorp Schalkwijk Oost
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