A spacious detached home in Spitsbergen
Tucked away in the quiet Spitsbergen neighbourhood in Veenendaal, this detached house from 1989 offers a generous 211 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 166 square metres. With a price of €935,000, the asking price sits 6% above the WOZ value, which is on the high side compared to the average of €845,000 for the two homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, detached houses in Veenendaal typically command a premium.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR glass, and it's heated by a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating. Outside, there's a garden that wraps around the house and an attached brick garage. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen is a small neighbourhood with around 610 residents, and it's a place where people seem to look out for each other. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.05 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a new, safe, beautiful neighbourhood. The people are friendly and get along well with each other. There is little litter and it is often quiet." Another adds: "Very chill neighbourhood, never any hassle, in winter everyone goes skating together, in summer to a field to play football, for example." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. The Spitsbergen neighbourhood is a peaceful spot, and the low number of reported crimes (14 in total) reflects that.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR express is on your doorstep, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn just around the corner. The C. P. van Leersumschool is also on your doorstep, and there are several primary schools a short walk away. The GP practice Dokters in Oost and the Service Apotheek Kloppend Hart are both a ten-minute walk. Bus line 4 stops at Veenendaal, Buurtlaan-Oost on your doorstep, and line 87 is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Veenendaal-De Klomp, is about a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Veenendaal offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €886,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is 6% below the asking price. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. According to area-level risk data, the home has a low foundation risk indication, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Noise from road traffic is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is elevated, though it's expected to be low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Zonnenberg Makelaardij B.V. | Member Baerz & Co.
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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 Willem Barentszstraat 13, Veenendaal
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €935,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €886,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 166 m², is €5,633, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,388 per m² for homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 166 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 211 m². The property also features a garden that wraps around the house and an attached brick garage. The total volume is 736 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR glass. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. However, the soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It's a fact to be aware of, but no specific issues are indicated for this property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows that road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is located in a quiet neighbourhood, according to resident reviews.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, just 362 metres away. Jumbo is 691 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 847 metres away. Lidl is 949 metres away, and Ekoplaza is 1.4 km away. These distances mean you can walk to most of them in under ten minutes.
What schools are in the area?
The C. P. van Leersumschool, a special education school, is just 135 metres away. Several primary schools are within a short walk: Het Erf at 809 metres, cbs Tamim at 819 metres, WereldKidz Balans at 819 metres, and De Bron at 862 metres. There are also secondary schools within 3.3 km.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 4 stops at Veenendaal, Buurtlaan-Oost, just 118 metres away, and at Veenendaal, De Meent, 334 metres away. Bus line 87 stops at Veenendaal, Galileistraat, 602 metres away. The nearest train station is Veenendaal-De Klomp, 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Spitsbergen is a small neighbourhood with about 610 residents. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.05 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says it's a new, safe, beautiful neighbourhood with friendly people and little litter. Another mentions it's very chill, with no hassle, and people skate together in winter and play football in summer.
Is there a garden and garage?
Yes, the property has a garden that surrounds the house, and there is an attached brick garage. The plot size is 570 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. This gives plenty of outdoor space for a detached home.
