Homes for sale in Houten Noord-Oost, Houten

What does a home cost in Houten Noord-Oost?

The home-buying market in Houten Noord-Oost presents a striking picture. The average WOZ value here is €413,000, which is well below the municipal average of €503,000 in Houten. That might sound like an advantage, but actual transaction prices tell a different story. In the past twelve months, 21 homes were sold for an average of €731,619, with a range from €509,000 to as much as €1,875,000. Those homes had an average living area of 225 m², indicating predominantly spacious single-family homes and detached houses. Of the 4,919 homes in the neighbourhood, 49% are owner-occupied and 51% are rental properties, with housing associations managing a large share (44%). For an up-to-date overview of available listings and asking prices, see the summary at the top of this page.

Living in Houten Noord-Oost: central, green and well-connected

Houten Noord-Oost is a neighbourhood with many faces. There is the vibrancy around the Het Rond shopping centre, where you do your daily shopping at Albert Heijn or Jumbo, and there are quieter areas such as Weiden, Hagen and the Molens neighbourhood, where the suburban character prevails. The neighbourhood has over 10,480 residents, with the largest group aged between 45 and 65. However, there are also many young families and seniors, resulting in a mixed population.

On the Houten Noord-Oost neighbourhood page, residents rate the area 7.7 out of 10. Accessibility (8.7) and amenities (8.7) score notably high. Resident Clary sums it up aptly: "You're right in the centre of Houten, but you can also easily get to Utrecht and Den Bosch by train or car." Houten station is within cycling distance and takes you to Utrecht Centraal in about ten minutes. Via the A27, you are quickly on the motorway towards Utrecht or Den Bosch. The cycling path network, for which Houten is nationally known, makes the car virtually unnecessary within the municipality. Residents also appreciate the green spaces (8.3) and educational facilities (8.0). There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including schools on the edge of Centrum Oost and Gilden, and secondary school students can attend Wellantcollege or Lyceum Houten.

To be fair, there are also less positive aspects. The safety score of 6.0 is the lowest sub-score. Resident Martine, who has lived there for 24 years, writes that she experiences nuisance from the fair and events: besides noise and litter, it sometimes attracts "rioting youths". This mainly occurs around the centre area. The cleanliness score (6.7) confirms that picture. Those who consciously choose a neighbourhood further from Het Rond, for example in Sloten or Bermen, will experience less of this. More information about the municipality can be found on the Houten municipality website.

For which buyers is Houten Noord-Oost a good choice?

With an average sale price of over €730,000, buying a home in Houten Noord-Oost is mainly for movers and dual-income households. First-time buyers will find it difficult, unless they buy an apartment in Houten Noord-Oost at the lower end of the market (from around €509,000). Don't forget the additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary fees and possibly a structural survey add up quickly. The limited number of transactions (21 in a year) indicates low turnover, so patience is required. Seniors will find many amenities within walking distance here. Looking for something more affordable? Then check out the rental properties in Houten Noord-Oost or look at Houten Zuid-Oost and Houten Noord-West for more choice.

Searching for a home in Houten Noord-Oost via Buurtje.nl

On Buurtje.nl, you combine current property listings with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Also check out homes for sale in all of Houten or compare with neighbourhoods such as Houten Zuid-West and 't Goy to get a complete picture.