Borchen, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Admiraalsborch sits in a leafy part of Houten, where the streets are wide and the pace is calm. With 164 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is both roomy and efficient. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €745,000, but the home is larger than most and comes with a modern energy rating. For context, semi-detached houses in Houten typically sell for around €4,162 per m².
Borchen is a small, quiet neighbourhood with about 950 residents, mostly families and older couples. Almost all homes are owner-occupied (82%) and nearly all are single-family houses (95%). The streets are safe, only 9 crimes were recorded in the area, and there is a strong sense of community. The neighbourhood Borchen is known for its green spaces and the nearby park is just a couple of streets away.
For groceries, the PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, just 315 metres away. There are also several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Katholieke Daltonschool De Zevensprong is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool De Bijenkorf is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are a bit further, with Yuverta vmbo Houten about a ten-minute walk away. The train station is 1.7 km away, so a short cycle or a pleasant walk. The municipality Houten offers a good balance of urban amenities and green surroundings.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hiele & Dalsem Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Admiraalsborch 12, Houten
Data from Borchen
Data from Borchen
30 within 5 km
63 within 5 km
About Admiraalsborch 12, Houten
The asking price is about 6.7% above the neighbourhood average of €745,000. However, this home is larger (164 m² vs 179 m² average) and has an excellent energy label A, which adds value. The price per m² is €4,848, higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,162, so it is on the high side but reflects the home's quality.
Borchen is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. It has a low crime rate (9 incidents) and a mix of ages, with many residents over 45. The area feels safe and green, with a park just 200 metres away.
The train station is 1.7 km from the home, which is about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle. It connects Houten to Utrecht and beyond.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Katholieke Daltonschool De Zevensprong (274 m), Openbare Basisschool De Bijenkorf (541 m), and Wereldwijs (796 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Houten is 987 m away and College de Heemlanden is 1.4 km.
The home has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A+ and 50% have label B, so this home is among the most efficient.
The plot size is 194 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
6 homes in the district Houten Noord-West
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