Homes for sale in de Eng-Soest-Midden, Soest

Purchase prices in Eng-Soest-Midden: slightly below the municipal average, but not cheap

Of the more than 3,070 homes in Eng-Soest-Midden, 55% are owner-occupied. That is a solid majority, although the share of social housing at 31% is remarkably high for a neighbourhood in this price range. The average WOZ value is €405,000, which is noticeably lower than the municipal average of €427,000 for Soest. This difference is partly due to the mix of housing types: in addition to detached houses and spacious semi-detached homes, the neighbourhood also has terraced houses and multi-family homes that pull down the average. Over the past twelve months, 38 owner-occupied homes were sold, with an average sale price of €555,132 and a range from €235,000 to €1,295,000. This wide spread shows that both entry-level homes and larger family houses are available. The current supply and average asking price can be found at the top of this page.

Living in Eng-Soest-Midden: green and quiet, with everything within reach

Eng-Soest-Midden is not a neighbourhood that stands out for spectacular architecture or a vibrant nightlife. What residents appreciate here is the combination of tranquillity, greenery, and a central location within Soest. On the neighbourhood page of Eng-Soest-Midden, residents give the neighbourhood positive ratings for safety and the green environment. A recurring theme in the reviews is the proximity of the forest and the Eng, the characteristic open farmland that gives the neighbourhood its name. One resident writes that you can be in the greenery within five minutes by bike, but also in the centre just as quickly. That is precisely the strength of this location.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is well provided for. The centre of Soest is within walking distance, with supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a weekly market, and various specialist shops on Soesterbergsestraat and Raadhuisplein. For education, there are several primary schools in and around the neighbourhood, including De Regenboog and De Klimop. For sports, there are opportunities at football club SV Soest and various tennis and hockey clubs in the immediate vicinity. The neighbourhood Soest Midden borders directly on the shopping area, while De Eng Noord West has a quieter, greener character.

Accessibility is a plus point that buyers often mention. Soest Station and Soest-Zuid Station are both within cycling distance and offer a direct connection to Utrecht Central in about 25 minutes. Via the A28 you are quickly towards Utrecht or Amersfoort. Bus connections via the Utrecht region connect the neighbourhood with surrounding towns. If you prefer to go to Soestdijk or towards Baarn, you can also consider 't Hart-Soestdijk or Klaarwater as alternatives. More about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Soest.

For which buyers is Eng-Soest-Midden a logical choice?

The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 45 to 65 years old, which explains the quiet, established atmosphere. Families and movers looking for space without the hustle and bustle of a big city usually find what they are looking for here. First-time buyers have a harder time: with an average sale price of €555,132 and an entry point from €235,000, the lower end of the market is limited and bidding wars still occur for sought-after homes. When buying, don't forget the additional costs, such as transfer tax (2% for non-first-time buyers) and notary fees. If you want to orient yourself first or are not yet ready to buy, you can also look at rental homes in Eng-Soest-Midden as an intermediate solution.

Searching for a home to buy in Eng-Soest-Midden: how to use this page

Buurtje.nl combines the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only see what a home costs but also what it is really like to live there. View the supply at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times. Want to compare? Then also look at Boerenstreek, Smitsveen or the broader overview of homes for sale in Soest.