Faas Eliaslaan 55
Oude-Oosterhei, Baarn
AreaA grand home on the edge of the heath
This semi-detached house on Faas Eliaslaan 55 sits in Oude-Oosterhei, a leafy part of Baarn where the heath is never far away. Built in 1906, it has the generous proportions of its era, with a living area of 170 m² according to the agent, or 183 m² according to the BAG registration. The plot is a spacious 904 m². At €1,285,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €511,769 for semi-detached houses in Baarn, though this home is considerably larger than the neighbourhood norm.
Inside the house
The agent describes a five-room layout with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 709 m³. The garden wraps around the house, with a front, side and rear garden facing south. The home is fully owned and comes with insulation including roof insulation, partly double glazing, HR glazing, wall and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, a wood stove, an open fireplace and partial underfloor heating. The setting is described as alongside a park, sheltered and in a residential area.
Life in Oude-Oosterhei
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.49, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live." Another describes the neighbourhood as "absolutely not boring or quiet", with movement around the clock, and notes that "public transport unfortunately gone, but maybe that will come back a bit." The district has around 2,145 inhabitants, and most homes here were built before 1945. The neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of ages, with a fifth of residents aged 65 or over. For more on the area, see the Oude-Oosterhei neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The Boni and PLUS supermarkets are just around the corner, with Jumbo, Aldi and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Uitkijck is on your doorstep, and several other primary schools are within a couple of streets away. The GP practice Van Brummen and the BENU pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops on the Johannes Vermeerlaan and at the station are a ten-minute walk, served by lines 272, 572 and N70. Baarn railway station is a ten-minute walk, and the Meander Medisch Centrum is a short drive. The wider municipality of Baarn offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data, based on public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, gives an elevated foundation risk indication for this area, noting the home was built in 1906 on clay soil and that groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the statutory limits. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Floor Makelaardij o.g. and Floor Makelaardij o.g. on Funda.
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About Faas Eliaslaan 55, Baarn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Oude-Oosterhei?
The asking price of €1,285,000 is 151% above the average asking price of €511,769 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,490, while this home is listed at €7,559 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 170 m². The price reflects the large plot and the home's size, but it is clearly at the upper end of the local market.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 709 m³. The living area is listed as 170 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 183 m². The plot measures 904 m². The garden wraps around the house, with a front, side and rear garden facing south.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes, but lower costs than homes with the least efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, partly double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help keep energy use in check. Heating is via a central heating boiler, wood stove, open fireplace and partial underfloor heating.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data we have. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the listing information. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price with the official valuation or show how the value has developed over recent years.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The address-level risk data gives an elevated foundation risk indication for this area. The home was built in 1906 on clay soil, and the KCAF notes that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level data shows noise from road traffic at 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic at 33 dB Lden, and from air traffic at 43 dB Lden, all below the statutory noise limits. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and are area-level indications. They suggest that noise is not a major concern at this location.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Boni at 502 metres and PLUS at 512 metres, both just around the corner. Jumbo is at 881 metres, Aldi at 937 metres, and Albert Heijn at 999 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. With 16 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Uitkijck, an openbaar dalton school, is just 192 metres away, on your doorstep. Other primary schools within a short walk include Guido de Brès at 526 metres, Basisschool St. Aloysius at 531 metres, and Amalia Astroschool at 774 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Baarn, Johannes Vermeerlaan, at 791 metres, served by lines 272, 572 and N70. The bus stop at Baarn Station is 1,024 metres away, with lines 272, 572, 573 and N70. Baarn railway station itself is 1,082 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, offering train connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.49 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live." Another describes the neighbourhood as "absolutely not boring or quiet", with movement around the clock, and notes that public transport has disappeared but might return.
