Homes for sale in Komponistenbuurt, Ede

House prices and market figures for Komponistenbuurt, Ede

Komponistenbuurt is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 82% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, only 18% is rented out. This ownership profile is also reflected in the WOZ value. With an average WOZ of €450,000, the neighbourhood is clearly above the district average of Ede-Oost (€360,000) and also above the municipal average of Ede (€387,000). This makes the neighbourhood one of the more expensive segments of the municipality.

In the past twelve months, 16 homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €595,750. The range runs from €225,000 to €1,750,000, indicating that both more modest terraced houses and larger detached homes come onto the market. With an average living area of 160 m², this works out at a price per square metre of approximately €3,720. The supply consists mainly of ground-floor homes, ranging from semi-detached to detached houses. Apartments are rarer in this streetscape. Check the current supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status.

Living in Komponistenbuurt, Ede

Komponistenbuurt is located in the east of Ede and owes its name to streets named after composers: think of Bachstraat, Beethovenstraat and Mozartlaan. The neighbourhood has a quiet, residential character that suits its residents: the largest age group consists of those aged 65 and over, followed by 45-65 year olds. Young families are present but do not form the majority. It is mainly established households and pensioners who live here comfortably.

In terms of atmosphere, it is exactly what resident Gijs describes: "Nice neighbourhood, every neighbour gets on well with each other, the forest is a 5-minute walk away, the centre is a 10-minute walk away and the nearest bus station is a 4-minute walk away." That really tells the whole story. The buildings largely date from the 1960s and 1970s: solid, spacious homes with gardens, no high-rise. Not spectacular in architecture, as one resident honestly notes, but functional and well-maintained.

The location is one of its strongest assets. The Ede forest literally starts around the corner, which explains the high score for green space (9.0 from residents). For daily shopping, the centre of Ede is within walking distance, where you will find shopping centre City with a wide range of shops and supermarkets. Accessibility scores even a 9.3 among residents: Ede-Wageningen station is quickly reachable by bike or bus, and the A12 and A30 are a few minutes' drive away. This also makes the neighbourhood attractive for people commuting to Utrecht or Arnhem.

Schools in the area are well represented, with several primary schools in the immediate vicinity of Ede-Oost and secondary schools such as Pallas Athene College and Christelijk College Nassau-Veluwe within short cycling distance. Residents rate education at 8.3. Facilities also score highly (9.0), partly thanks to the proximity of the city centre.

Compared to neighbourhoods such as Bosrand or Burgemeestersbuurt, Komponistenbuurt is quieter and less centrally located, but offers more space and greenery. Compared to Centrum Ede, it is quieter and greener here, with larger plots. Stationsbuurt scores similarly on accessibility but has a different housing mix. Anyone wanting to know more about the neighbourhood can find all resident experiences and neighbourhood data on the Komponistenbuurt overview page.

One caveat that deserves to be made honestly: beauty scores the lowest of all categories at 6.7. The 1970s architecture is solid but not special. Anyone looking for a neighbourhood with a distinctive appearance or recently built homes should look elsewhere.

Who is a home for sale in Komponistenbuurt interesting for?

Komponistenbuurt best suits movers and seniors who want to combine peace, space and good accessibility. The average purchase price of nearly €596,000 makes it almost unaffordable for first-time buyers, unless a cheaper terraced house comes onto the market. Anyone looking for a larger home with a garden and wanting to live within walking distance of the forest is in the right place here. Keep in mind that supply is limited: in a year, only 16 homes were sold. Overbidding is realistic in this segment. Those who want to be more flexible or first try out the neighbourhood can also look at rental homes in Komponistenbuurt, although that supply is small.

What residents say about Komponistenbuurt

Residents give Komponistenbuurt an average of 8.1 based on three reviews on Buurtje.nl. The highest subscores are for accessibility (9.3) and green space (9.0), the lowest for beauty (6.7) and community and housing (both 7.3). One resident sums it up succinctly: "The neighbourhood is quiet and civilised." Another is slightly more critical of the homes themselves, but still concludes with "fine". See all reviews and subscores on the Komponistenbuurt page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Komponistenbuurt

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only see what is for sale, but also understand what it is like to live there. Want to broaden your search? Then check the supply in the rest of Ede-Oost or explore other districts such as Kernhem and Ede-West. For a complete picture of the Ede housing market, you can also visit the municipality of Ede page or the official website of the municipality of Ede.