Transvaal, Baarn
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on De Wetstraat in Baarn has a lived-in feel that comes with a home built in 1903. With 138 m² of floor space and a 174 m² plot, it offers a classic layout with rooms that have their own character. The asking price of €745,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €1,423,500, partly because this home is smaller than the typical 235 m² in the area. For context, semi-detached houses in Baarn vary widely in size and price.
The neighbourhood Transvaal is a small neighbourhood with 930 residents, mostly families and couples. One resident sums it up: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live. Villages are always so cosy, and this one is no exception. Everything is accessible and everyone is well provided for. Baarn is beautiful!" The area has a strong sense of community, with many owner-occupied homes and a low crime rate of 13 incidents.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Aldi and Albert Heijn also a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Amalia Astroschool, is a five-minute walk, and two other primary schools are within a ten-minute stroll. The train station is a five-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality Baarn offers parks and restaurants within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Bos Makelaardij o.g. and Funda. The energy label is D, which is typical for a pre-war home in this area.
Details of this home
de Wetstraat 18, Baarn
Very good · 1 resident
Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live. Villages are always so cosy, and this one is no exception. Everything is accessible and everyone is well provided for. Baarn is beautiful!
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About de Wetstraat 18, Baarn
The asking price is 48% below the neighbourhood average of €1,423,500, but this home is also 41% smaller than the typical 235 m² in Transvaal. Given the size and the fact that it needs some updating (energy label D), the price is in line with what you'd expect for a semi-detached house of this age and condition in Baarn.
Transvaal is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with 930 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied and built before 1945. One resident describes it as a cosy village where everything is accessible. The area has a low crime rate and a strong community feel.
The train station is 0.6 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting to Utrecht or Amsterdam straightforward.
Jumbo is 314 m away, Aldi 368 m, and Albert Heijn 391 m, all within a five-minute walk. For a larger selection, PLUS is 797 m away.
Three primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Amalia Astroschool (394 m), Nieuwe Baarnsche School (498 m), and Koningin Wilhelmina School (631 m). Secondary education is 1.9 km away.
Label D is average for a pre-war home. It means the property is not as energy-efficient as modern homes, so heating costs will be higher. In Transvaal, all current listings have label C or better, so this home is slightly below the local standard.
There are currently 5 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €735,000 to €2,050,000. The median price is €1,475,000, so this home is at the lower end of the market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaal