A classic semi-detached home on a quiet lane
Molenweg 8 sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Wilhelminapark, a leafy corner of Baarn where the streets feel calm and settled. The house dates from 1938 and carries an energy label C, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal. With an asking price of €895,000, this is the least expensive of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price sits 33% below the average asking price of €1,332,714 for the area. For context, semi-detached houses in Baarn typically command a different price point, but here the asking price is simply what the seller is asking.
The home itself
This is a two-under-one-roof semi-detached house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 129 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m²; the plot is 360 m² in both sources. Outside there is a rear garden of 211 m² facing northwest, plus a front garden and a side garden, and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, has partial double glazing and is heated by a combi boiler. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Wilhelminapark
Wilhelminapark is a small neighbourhood of about 1,160 residents, where a third are aged 65 or over and a third of households have children. It is a place where people seem to know each other: one resident, speaking about the wider municipality, says "I feel safe because I live alone on a gallery, you can't just walk in" and mentions neighbours checking in on each other. Another resident of Baarn calls it "a beautiful" place where "everything is accessible and everyone is well provided for." Across the municipality, residents give an average score of 7.41 out of 10, based on seven reviews. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of housing, with about 82% owner-occupied homes. For more on the area, see the Wilhelminapark neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The GP practice Zwaan-Gagenel and the Meander Medisch Centrum hospital are just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Bierhaalder pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Aldi are all within a five-minute walk, and PLUS is a little further. Primary schools are also nearby, including the Amalia Astroschool and the Nieuwe Baarnsche School, both about a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well served: bus stop Baarn, Ziekenhuis Meander is on your doorstep with line 573, and the Baarn train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Baarn offers a pleasant balance of village life and accessibility.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, from rail 36 dB Lden and from air traffic 43 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 76% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050, while heat stress is currently low but rises to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Berkum Makelaars b.v. and Funda.
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About Molenweg 8, Baarn
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Wilhelminapark?
The asking price of €895,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €1,332,714 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. It is also the least expensive of the seven homes on the market here. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,700, while this home is listed at €6,938 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 129 m².
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 129 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m². The plot measures 360 m². There is a rear garden of 211 m² facing northwest, a front garden, a side garden, and a detached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in listing information. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1938, before 1970, and that 76% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The GP practice Zwaan-Gagenel and the Meander Medisch Centrum hospital are just around the corner, about 233 metres away. The Service Apotheek Bierhaalder pharmacy is about 667 metres away. For groceries, Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Aldi are all within about 730 metres, and PLUS is about 845 metres. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including the Amalia Astroschool at 805 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Baarn, Ziekenhuis Meander, about 178 metres away, served by line 573. The stop Baarn, Nieuwstraat is about 535 metres away with lines 272, 572 and N70. The train station Baarn is about 655 metres away, making it a ten-minute walk. This gives good options for both local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood of Wilhelminapark like?
Wilhelminapark has about 1,160 residents, with a third aged 65 or over and a third of households with children. About 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents of the wider municipality of Baarn give an average score of 7.41 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes Baarn as "beautiful" and says "everything is accessible and everyone is well provided for."
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing and a combi boiler, which are noted in the listing. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
