Homes for sale in Houten Zuid-Oost, Houten
View the current supply of homes for sale in Houten Zuid-Oost, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that suits you.
What does a home cost in Houten Zuid-Oost?
Houten Zuid-Oost is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 73% of the more than 4,100 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €551,000, which is about €48,000 higher than the municipal average of €503,000 in Houten. So you pay a premium here compared to other parts of the municipality. In the past twelve months, 18 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €627,139, with a range of €224,500 to €850,000. That spread is wide: at the lower end you find more compact apartments or terraced houses, at the upper end spacious single-family homes with large gardens. The average floor area of sold homes was 130 m². Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Houten Zuid-Oost: family neighbourhood with a village character
Houten Zuid-Oost is a neighbourhood best described as quiet, green and family-oriented. Of the nearly 10,750 residents, households with children form the largest group (1,960 households), and the 45-65 age category is the most strongly represented. You notice this in the atmosphere: during the day the streets are quiet, in the afternoon you see children cycling home. Residents on the neighbourhood page of Houten Zuid-Oost give the area an 8.2 out of 10. Accessibility (8.6), green spaces (8.4) and education (8.4) score particularly high. Resident Wivine, who has lived there for thirteen years, sums it up well: "It's a nice neighbourhood, I can always have a chat with my neighbours. I feel at ease here and have no intention of moving." Another resident describes the social interaction matter-of-factly: "We accept parcels for each other, greet each other, go on maternity visits and share the newspaper, but we don't drop in unannounced." That typifies the atmosphere: involved but not intrusive.
In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is well equipped. In the shopping centre Het Rond, which you can reach within a few minutes by bike, there is an Albert Heijn, Jumbo and various specialist shops. For primary education, there are several schools in the immediate vicinity, including schools in the neighbourhoods Landen and Tuinen. Secondary school students go to Wellantcollege or Lyceum Houten. Sports clubs such as SV Houten (football) and tennis club De Slag are within cycling distance. Imkerspark and the green zones around Meren and the neighbourhood Grassen offer space for walking and playing.
Accessibility is one of the strongest points. Houten station and Houten Castellum station are both within cycling distance and take you to Utrecht Central in about twenty minutes. By car, via the N409 and A27 you are quickly on the motorway towards Utrecht, Den Bosch or Amersfoort. The municipality of Houten has deliberately focused on a bicycle-friendly infrastructure, and you notice that: most daily trips are done by bike here. Amenities score the lowest of all categories at 7.6. That is correct: for extensive shopping or going out you have to go to Utrecht.
Is Houten Zuid-Oost right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price around €627,000, buying a home in Houten Zuid-Oost is mainly interesting for movers and dual-income couples. Families with children feel at home here because of the good schools, green spaces and safe layout. First-time buyers with a smaller budget can look at buying an apartment in Houten Zuid-Oost at the lower end of the market, around €225,000, but the supply is limited. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs quickly add up to several thousand euros on top of the purchase price. Overbidding is not uncommon in this neighbourhood for sought-after homes. If you are looking for more affordable options, also check rental homes in Houten Zuid-Oost as an alternative. Seniors looking to downsize may find more suitable homes in Houten Noord-West or Houten Zuid-West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Houten Zuid-Oost?
The average purchase price in Houten Zuid-Oost over the past year was €627,139. Prices vary widely: from €224,500 for a smaller apartment to €850,000 for a spacious single-family home. The average floor area of sold homes was 130 m².
What is the WOZ value of a home in Houten Zuid-Oost?
The average WOZ value in Houten Zuid-Oost is €551,000. That is approximately €48,000 higher than the municipal average of Houten (€503,000). The WOZ value partly determines your municipal taxes and is relevant for your mortgage application.
What additional costs are there when buying a home in Houten Zuid-Oost?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax, notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly estate agent fees. Expect around 4-6% extra on top of the purchase price. For an average home of €627,000, this amounts to tens of thousands of euros.
Is Houten Zuid-Oost suitable for families looking to buy a home?
Yes, Houten Zuid-Oost is a typical family neighbourhood. Households with children form the largest group. There are several primary schools in the area, plenty of green spaces, and residents rate safety and education with an 8.0 and 8.4 respectively. The bicycle-friendly layout makes it safe for children to cycle to school independently.
How accessible is Houten Zuid-Oost by public transport?
Houten Zuid-Oost is within cycling distance of Houten station and Houten Castellum station. From both stations, you can reach Utrecht Central in about twenty minutes. By car, you can quickly reach the A27 via the N409 towards Utrecht, Den Bosch or Amersfoort.
It is a very good neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful surroundings and clean
Auto-translated to English by AIWe accept parcels for each other, greet each other, now and then we talk to each other, went on baby visits, neighbourhood party, occasionally visit, share/swap the newspaper, we just don't wear out each other's doorsteps.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood, I can always have a chat with my neighbours. I feel at ease here, I've been living here for 13 years and have no intention of moving.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, everything is sufficient
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