
Laren-Centrum, Laren
This 1915 semi-detached house sits on Smidslaantje, right in the middle of Laren's charming centre. The village atmosphere is tangible here, with the lively Brink just a short stroll away. With a price of €875,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for semi-detached houses in Laren, which sits at €1,416,400. The home offers a compact footprint, so the price per square metre is substantial.
The house has two rooms, according to the agent's listing. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The plot measures 198 m². The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. Built in 1915, the home carries the character of its era.
Laren-Centrum is a village centre with a strong sense of community. A resident of the district gives it a perfect 10 out of 10, saying: "I learn a lot from my neighbours, and it's very cosy to chat with them. They are super kind and help me when needed." This is based on a single review, so it's a personal impression rather than a broad consensus. The neighbourhood has about 1,760 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a place where people know each other, and the central location means shops and amenities are close at hand. For more details, see the Laren-Centrum neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at just 87 metres, and the Jumbo is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Mariaschool, is a ten-minute walk away, as is the secondary school. For healthcare, the pharmacy Apotheek Zevenend is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartspraktijk C.P. de Bruin is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Laren, Kermisterrein and Laren, Brink/Centrum are both just around the corner, with line 108 serving the former and lines 108, 109 and 321 the latter. The nearest train station is Hilversum Media Park, about 4 km away. All this is within the municipality of Laren.
The WOZ value for 2025 is €655,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 34% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 79%, from €365,000 in 2020 to €655,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, as is heat stress now, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Vos & Mundt Makelaars B.V.
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Details of this home
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.
About Smidslaantje 2, Laren
The asking price of €875,000 is 34% above the WOZ value of €655,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is significantly higher than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is an official estimate for tax purposes, not a market valuation, so the difference is not unusual, but it is notable.
According to the agent, the house has two rooms. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The plot measures 198 m².
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is based on the property's characteristics, but it does not tell you the exact condition of the insulation or installations. It's a general indication of energy efficiency.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, which is generally stable. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. The house was built in 1915, but the risk level is based on the broader area, not the property itself.
The road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications from 2022, so they reflect the general environment rather than the exact soundproofing of the home.
The climate risk data shows that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the current flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not predictions for the specific property.
The Albert Heijn is just 87 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. The Jumbo is 279 metres away, just around the corner. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including a SPAR express and a Boni, but the two closest are the most convenient for daily shopping.
The nearest primary school is Mariaschool, about 1.9 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwend and De Hobbitstee, both around 2 km away. Secondary education is also available within a similar distance, with the nearest school about 0.5 km from the home.
There are two bus stops just around the corner: Laren, Kermisterrein and Laren, Brink/Centrum. The first is served by line 108, and the second by lines 108, 109 and 321. The nearest train station is Hilversum Media Park, about 4 km away, which is a short drive or bus ride.
Laren-Centrum is a village centre with a strong community feel. One resident of the district gave it a perfect score, praising the neighbours as kind and helpful. The neighbourhood has about 1,760 residents, with a mix of ages. It's a central location, so shops and amenities are close by.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,416,400 | €985,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,787 | – |
| Rent price | €3,624 p/m | €3,595 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I learn a lot from my neighbours, and it's very cosy to chat with them. They are super kind and help me when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,343,737 | €913,035 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,521 | – |
| Rent price | €3,624 p/m | €3,595 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
I learn a lot from my neighbours, and it's very cosy to chat with them. They are super kind and help me when needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,343,737 | €913,035 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,521 | – |
| Rent price | €3,624 p/m | €3,595 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
Smidslaantje 2, Laren
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