A quiet spot in the old heart of Houten
This semi-detached house sits on Koningin Wilhelminaweg, a quiet road in the Oude Dorp, the oldest part of Houten. The town centre is close by, and the setting feels calm despite being in the middle of things. The asking price of €475,000 is 34% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €718,125. It is also the cheapest of the eight homes currently for sale in this part of Houten. For comparison, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Houten gives some context to this price.
The home itself
Built in 1955, this two-storey house has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The plot measures 192 m². There is a back garden of 95 m² facing southwest, reachable via the back alley, plus a front and side garden. The house has HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Oude Dorp
Oude Dorp is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,050 residents, and a noticeable share of them are 65 or older. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another mentions: "Friendly and knowledgeable." A third notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." These are district-level impressions, so they reflect the broader area rather than this street specifically. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of older homes, with most built between 1945 and 1970. For more on the area, see the Oude Dorp neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Van Harte School for primary education is a five-minute walk, and College de Heemlanden for secondary education is about the same distance. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Dorp is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Het Oude Dorp is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Houten, Plein is on your doorstep with Flex service, and Houten, Oude Dorp is a couple of streets away with lines 44, 48, N4 and 682. Houten train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Houten covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €432,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €321,000 to €432,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1955 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 79% of properties were built before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hiele & Dalsem Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Koningin Wilhelminaweg 6, Houten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €432,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 35%, from €321,000 to €432,000. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The house has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 71 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The plot is 192 m². There is a back garden of 95 m² facing southwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front and side garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has HR glazing and wall insulation, which are stated by the agent. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction, only about the energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1955 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 79% of properties were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 226 metres, and SPAR express is 372 metres away. For schools, Van Harte School for primary education is 351 metres away, and College de Heemlanden for secondary education is 508 metres away. These are within a short walk from the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Houten, Plein, at 203 metres, with Flex service. Another stop, Houten, Oude Dorp, is 476 metres away and serves lines 44, 48, N4 and 682. Houten train station is 779 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another mentions: "Friendly and knowledgeable." These reviews reflect the district level, not specifically the Oude Dorp neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,690, based on the agent's listed living area of 71 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,561. This means the price per m² for this home is slightly above the neighbourhood average, but the overall asking price is below the average because the home is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 111 m².
