Laakse Tuinen, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis is a home that stands out: a detached house built in 2022 with 248 m² of living space and an A++ energy label. It sits on a 420 m² plot in the Laakse Tuinen neighbourhood, a green, family-oriented part of Vathorst. With a price of €1,595,000, it is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 74% above the average asking price of €919,300, a reflection of its size and quality. For context, detached houses in Amersfoort are rare, and this one is at the top end.
Laakse Tuinen is a modern residential area built after 2010, so all homes are relatively new. The neighbourhood has around 2,000 residents, mostly families, 400 households have children, and the average household size is 2.8. It is not densely built up (907 addresses per km²) and feels spacious. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a low crime rate (17 incidents total) and a very high proportion of owner-occupied homes (89%). You can read more about the Laakse Tuinen neighbourhood on Buurtje.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about a ten-minute walk away. Lidl, Dekamarkt and Jumbo are all within a couple of streets further. There are several primary schools within walking distance: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel and De Gondelier are both just a few streets away, and KBS De Marke is a bit further. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amersfoort is about a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is just around the corner, and the neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amersfoort, which offers extensive amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Makelaardij de Parel and another source. The price and details are as published by the agents.
Details of this home
Zaltbommelstraat 30, Amersfoort
Data from Laakse Tuinen
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About Zaltbommelstraat 30, Amersfoort
The asking price is 74% above the neighbourhood average of €919,300, but this home is also 47% larger than the average (248 m² vs 169 m²) and has a modern A++ energy label. It is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in Laakse Tuinen. Given its size, age and energy performance, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium for a top-end property.
With 248 m² of living space, this home is 47% larger than the neighbourhood average of 169 m². The plot of 420 m² is also generous. Most homes in Laakse Tuinen are detached or semi-detached, but this one is among the largest currently available.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. The neighbourhood has 64% of homes with A+ labels and 36% with A, so this home is at the top end of efficiency.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Amersfoort has good rail connections, but the station is not within walking distance for a daily commute.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel (648 m), De Gondelier (658 m) and KBS De Marke (859 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amersfoort is 1.1 km away. All are within a ten-minute walk or short cycle.
Laakse Tuinen recorded only 17 total crimes, which is very low for a neighbourhood of over 2,000 residents. The area is quiet and family-oriented, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes and a low population density.
There are currently 15 homes for sale in Laakse Tuinen, with prices ranging from €359,000 to €1,595,000. This is the most expensive one. Detached homes are not common in the area, 91% of homes are single-family, but many are semi-detached or terraced.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Laakse Tuinen