A quiet spot in Oude Dorp
This semi-detached house sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Oude Dorp, a neighbourhood in Houten. Built in 1964, the home has an energy label B. The asking price of €625,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €718,125. For context, semi-detached houses in Houten are listed at an average of €6,561 per m².
The home itself
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 103 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot measures 253 m². There is a garden at the rear (45 m²), a front garden and a side garden, with the rear garden facing west and accessible via the back alley. An attached brick garage and a balcony are present. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and HR+ glazing. Heating is provided by a combi boiler and an open fireplace. The property is freehold.
Life in Oude Dorp
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." The neighbourhood has around 2,050 inhabitants, with 28% aged 65 or over. Of the homes in the Oude Dorp neighbourhood, 76% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express, another Albert Heijn, Lidl and Jumbo all within a ten-minute walk. Van Harte School is a couple of streets away, and College de Heemlanden is also close by. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Molenzoom is a five-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Het Oude Dorp is just around the corner. Bus stops at Houten, Plein and Houten, Station are within a short walk, served by lines Flex, 682 and 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, N4 and Flex. Houten train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Houten covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €545,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 8%, from €504,000 to €545,000. As an area-level indication, the foundation risk is elevated, given the clay soil and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. Road traffic noise is 43 dB Lden and railway noise 39 dB Lden, both below the noise standard.
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 Prinses Margrietweg 4, Houten
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €625,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €545,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €718,125, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 103 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot measures 253 m². There is a rear garden of 45 m², a front garden and a side garden, plus a balcony and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and HR+ glazing, according to the agent. Heating is provided by a combi boiler and an open fireplace.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1964 on clay soil, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
As area-level indications, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are indications based on public data, not an inspection of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 358 metres. SPAR express is at 589 metres, another Albert Heijn at 590 metres, Lidl at 649 metres and Jumbo at 680 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily groceries easy.
What schools are close to this home?
Van Harte School, a primary school, is at 395 metres. Openbare basisschool De Velduil is at 522 metres, and Het Mozaïek at 825 metres. For secondary education, College de Heemlanden is at 339 metres. All are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops are nearby: Houten, Plein at 370 metres (line Flex), Houten, Station at 488 metres (line 682), and Houten, Station Houten at 496 metres (lines 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, N4 and Flex). Houten train station is at 664 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." These reviews describe the wider district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has around 2,050 inhabitants. Of these, 28% are aged 65 or over, 25% are between 45 and 65, and 20% are between 25 and 45. Households with children make up 34% of all households, and 30% are single-person households. The average household size is 2.3 people.
