Homes for sale in Houten Noord-West, Houten
View the current supply of homes for sale in Houten Noord-West, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Compare prices, floor areas and energy labels.
What does a home cost in Houten Noord-West?
Houten Noord-West is a neighbourhood where the vast majority of homes are owner-occupied: 70% are owner-occupied homes, compared to 30% rented. The average WOZ value is €512,000, slightly above the municipal average of €503,000 for all of Houten. Looking at actual transaction prices over the past year, the average is significantly higher: €669,621. The range runs from approximately €450,000 to €1,450,000, with an average living area of 190 m². This indicates that both spacious family homes and substantial detached houses change hands. Anyone looking for homes for sale in Houten Noord-West would do well to keep an eye on the current listings at the top of this page, as prices and availability change quickly.
Living in Houten Noord-West: a cycling neighbourhood with a village character
Houten Noord-West is one of the older parts of Houten and you can tell. Around the Oude Dorp you still find the atmosphere of the original village, with narrow streets, a church and small shops. At the same time, the neighbourhood was significantly expanded in the 1980s and 1990s with areas such as Hoven, Erven and Gaarden, where you mainly find terraced houses and semi-detached houses. The neighbourhood scores a 7.7 on Buurtje.nl from residents, based on 5 reviews. Notably high scores are for amenities (8.8) and accessibility (8.2). Resident Martha sums it up succinctly: "I live in a good and healthy neighbourhood. Good contact with neighbours and lots of nature nearby." Another resident calls the neighbourhood "cosy" and notes that it is "almost always quiet", but that there is always something to do. To be fair, the score for housing is the lowest at 6.4, and one reviewer reports occasionally smelling cannabis. You can read more experiences from residents on the neighbourhood page of Houten Noord-West.
In terms of amenities, you are well placed here. The Het Rond shopping centre is within cycling distance and offers, among others, an Albert Heijn, Jumbo and various specialist shops. For primary education, there are several schools in the neighbourhood, including De Velduil and De Wegwijzer. The score for education (8.0) confirms that parents are satisfied here. Sportpark Oud Wulven is on the edge of the neighbourhood with football club SVMM and tennis courts. Along the Imkerspark and the green zones towards the Oude Dorp you can walk and play, although green space scores a 7.0, which is not exceptionally high.
Accessibility is one of the strongest points. Houten station is located in the neighbourhood and takes you to Utrecht Centraal in ten minutes by sprinter. By bike, via the well-known Houten cycling network, without cars, you can quickly get anywhere in the village. The A27 is reachable within a few minutes via the Rondweg. Bus lines towards Nieuwegein and IJsselstein stop at several stops. If you compare the accessibility with, for example, Houten Zuid-Oost, you are closer to the station here. For those who also want to explore the municipality of Houten more broadly, the website of the municipality of Houten is a handy source for information about zoning plans and local regulations.
Does Houten Noord-West suit you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of almost €670,000, buying a home in Houten Noord-West is mainly for movers and dual-income couples. First-time buyers with a modal income will find it difficult to find a home here, unless they aim for buying an apartment in Houten Noord-West, although the supply of these is limited. Families with school-age children and seniors who want to live close to the station are well placed here. Bear in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and estate agent costs quickly add up to €15,000 to €25,000 on top of the purchase price. In this market, overbidding is more the rule than the exception. If it is not financially feasible? Then also look at the rental properties in Houten Noord-West as an alternative, or see what is available in the slightly more affordable Houten Zuid-West.
Searching for a home for sale in Houten Noord-West via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so that you not only buy a home but also know which neighbourhood you are moving into. View the supply above and compare with neighbourhoods such as Houten Noord-Oost or het Buitengebied. This way you find the neighbourhood that truly suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Houten Noord-West?
In the past 12 months, the average purchase price in Houten Noord-West was €669,621. Prices ranged from €450,000 to €1,450,000, with an average living area of 190 m². The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €512,000, slightly higher than the municipal average of €503,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a house in Houten Noord-West?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax, notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly estate agent fees. For a home around €670,000, these costs quickly amount to €15,000 to €25,000. First-time buyers under 35 are exempt from transfer tax under certain conditions.
What type of homes can I buy in Houten Noord-West?
The neighbourhood largely consists of single-family homes, semi-detached houses, and a number of detached houses, especially in areas like Hoven, Gaarden and Erven. The supply of apartments for sale in Houten Noord-West is more limited. The average living area of sold homes is 190 m².
How is the accessibility if I move to Houten Noord-West?
Living in Houten Noord-West means you are within cycling distance of Houten station, with a sprinter connection to Utrecht Centraal in about 10 minutes. The A27 is reachable via the Rondweg within a few minutes. Houten's cycling network allows car-free cycling throughout the neighbourhood.
Is Houten Noord-West suitable for families looking to buy a home?
Yes, the neighbourhood has several primary schools, sports facilities at Sportpark Oud Wulven and green play areas. Residents rate education at 8.0 and amenities at 8.8. However, the price level is high, so buying a home in Houten Noord-West typically requires two incomes or substantial equity.
Always something to do and almost always quiet
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Auto-translated to English by AIEvery now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a good and healthy neighbourhood. Good contact with neighbours and lots of nature nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIHouten is increasingly renewing itself without losing the atmosphere of the old village. A good combination in my opinion!
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