Elst West, Rhenen
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s semi-detached house on Rijksstraatweg in Elst (Ut) has been upgraded to an A+++ energy label, so you get the charm of an older home without the high heating bills. With 73 m² of living space and a 205 m² plot, it's compact but has room to breathe. The asking price of €445,000 is in line with what other semi-detached houses in Rhenen go for.
Elst West is a small, quiet neighbourhood with 570 residents, mostly families and older couples. Almost all homes are owner-occupied (91%), and 96% are single-family houses, so it's a stable, residential area. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime figures (11 incidents total) suggest a peaceful environment. The neighbourhood Elst West is not very urban, with an address density of 338, it feels spacious and green.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Daltonschool Elst and School Met De Bijbel Het Visnet. A GP and a library are also a couple of streets away. The municipality Rhenen offers a quiet, rural setting, but you'll need a car for secondary school or the train station.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via VC Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Rijksstraatweg 8, Elst (Ut)
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4 within 5 km
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About Rijksstraatweg 8, Elst (Ut)
The asking price of €445,000 is in line with what other semi-detached homes in Rhenen sell for. With 73 m² of living space and a 205 m² plot, you're paying for the energy-efficient upgrade (A+++) and the quiet location in Elst West. There's no neighbourhood market data to compare directly, but the price seems reasonable for a home that combines old character with modern efficiency.
The home has an energy label A+++, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or solar panels. Your energy bills will be very low compared to a typical 1930s home. The label is confirmed in the listing, so you can rely on it.
Albert Heijn is 472 metres away, just a five-minute walk. For more variety, Jumbo is 2.6 km and Boon's Markt is 3 km. Daily groceries are easy to get on foot, but for a big shop you might drive to one of the larger supermarkets.
Yes, two primary schools are within walking distance: Daltonschool Elst (406 m) and School Met De Bijbel Het Visnet (472 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.1 km away, so you'll need to drive or arrange transport for older children.
Elst West is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. It has 570 residents, many of whom are families with children or older couples. The area is not very urban, address density is low at 338, so it feels spacious and green. Crime is minimal, with only 11 incidents recorded.
The nearest train station is 7.1 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a car or bus to reach it. The station is not named in the listing, but it's likely in a nearby town.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Elst West