A spacious detached home in Montfoort
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this detached house on Th Elsenstraat 53 offers an open setting with a free view. Built in 1985, the home has an energy label C. With a price of €1,125,000, the asking price is 68% above the average asking price for detached houses in Montfoort, which comes in at €667,792. The home is offered for sale at this price.
The home itself
Inside, the home spans three floors and includes eight rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 222 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 218 m². The plot measures 471 m² per the agent, against 453 m² in the BAG registration. The property comes with a garden around the house, an integral garage, a roof terrace and a balcony. It is fully owned, has double glazing, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and a volume of 825 m³.
Life in Montfoort
Montfoort is a town where residents of the district give an average score of 6.69, based on two reviews. One resident describes it as "a nice, cosy neighbourhood where you can live well," adding that the city centre is within walking distance and the nature is reasonable. Another resident, who is moving back to Amsterdam, notes that "if you grew up here, it's nice." The neighbourhood has around 5,495 inhabitants, and about 67% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Montfoort neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered: the Jumbo supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Albert Heijn is just a bit further. Primary schools like PCB Graaf Jan and OBS De Hobbitstee are a ten-minute walk, while Yuverta vmbo Montfoort for secondary education is a bit further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Dool and Apotheek Montfoort-Linschoten are both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 505 stops at Montfoort, Wollegras, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station is Woerden, about 7 km off. The municipality of the municipality of Montfoort covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €991,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €575,000 to €991,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay and sensitive to settlement; in this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated but low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Zandwijk Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Th Elsenstraat 53, Montfoort
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,125,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €991,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 72%, from €575,000 to €991,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the price.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has eight rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 222 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 218 m². The plot measures 471 m² per the agent, against 453 m² in the BAG registration. There is a garden around the house, an integral garage, a roof terrace and a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and in this area 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, based on the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. No further conclusions should be drawn from them.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Jumbo supermarket is about a ten-minute walk away, and the Albert Heijn is slightly further. Primary schools like PCB Graaf Jan and OBS De Hobbitstee are also about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Dool and Apotheek Montfoort-Linschoten are both around a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 505 stops at Montfoort, Wollegras, a couple of streets away.
How is the neighbourhood of Montfoort rated by residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.69, based on two reviews. One resident says it is "a nice, cosy neighbourhood where you can live well," with the city centre within walking distance. Another resident, who is moving back to Amsterdam, notes that "if you grew up here, it's nice." These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €667,792, with a median of €542,500. The asking price for this home is 68% above that average. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,207, while this home is listed at €5,068 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Woerden, which is about 7 km from the home. This distance is measured as the crow flies. For local transport, bus line 505 stops at Montfoort, Wollegras, about 457 metres away, and additional lines are available at Montfoort, Kasteelplein, about 1 km away.
