A grand semi-detached home in Baarn
Torenlaan 5 sits in the Oude-Oosterhei neighbourhood of Baarn, a semi-detached house from 1946 with a classic, substantial presence. The asking price of €1,185,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price. This home is the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price is 110% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €564,875. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,490, while this home asks €6,077 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at semi-detached houses in Baarn, this one stands out for its size and price.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has 8 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms spread over 4 floors, with a volume of 597 m³. The living area is listed as 195 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 212 m². The plot is 497 m² according to both the BAG and the agent. Outside, there's a garden to the rear (203 m²), a front garden, and a side garden, with an east-facing orientation. There's also a balcony and a detached brick garage. The home is fully owned (volle eigendom). The agent notes insulation includes roof insulation, mostly double glazing, and wall insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler, gas fires, and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C, which is a mid-range label, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Oude-Oosterhei
Oude-Oosterhei is a neighbourhood where, according to CBS data, about 2,140 people live, and most homes were built just after the war. Residents of the district of Baarn give an average score of 6.49, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Living in Baarn" and adds, "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live." Another resident, born and raised here, describes the neighbourhood as having "many cultural people and churches come together," with schools, a community centre, and a supermarket within walking distance. They note that "most houses were built just after the war" and that "this neighbourhood is absolutely not boring or quiet... 24 hours there is movement." The reviews are mixed, with one very negative review, but they reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Oude-Oosterhei neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the PLUS and Boni are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary schools are the Amalia Astroschool for Christian primary education and the Nieuwe Baarnsche School, both a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Van Brummen is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Oosterstraat is even closer. For public transport, the bus stop Baarn, Station is a five-minute walk away, served by lines 272, 572, 573, and N70. The train station Baarn is also within a ten-minute walk. The hospital Meander Medisch Centrum Baarn is about 1.2 km away. All of this is within the municipality of Baarn.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €1,106,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €812,000 to €1,106,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 37 dB and aircraft noise is 43 dB, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention area. The soil type is sand. Climate risks are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Floor Makelaardij o.g. and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Torenlaan 5, Baarn
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,185,000 is 110% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €564,875, and it is the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale in Oude-Oosterhei. The price per m² is €6,077 based on the agent's floor area, which is 11% above the neighbourhood average of €5,490 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has 8 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms spread over 4 floors. The living area is listed as 195 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 212 m². The plot is 497 m². There is a balcony, a detached brick garage, and a garden to the rear (203 m²) with an east-facing orientation, plus a front and side garden.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €1,106,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 36%, from €812,000 in 2020 to €1,106,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on Atlas Leefomgeving data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970 (1946) and the area being a KCAF attention area, where 74% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are the Jumbo at 566 m, the PLUS at 599 m, and the Boni at 599 m. The Aldi is at 667 m and the Albert Heijn at 743 m. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary schools are the Amalia Astroschool for Christian primary education at 439 m and the Nieuwe Baarnsche School at 458 m. Basisschool De Uitkijck, an openbaar dalton school, is at 518 m, and Basisschool St. Aloysius is at 569 m. Secondary education is about 1.2 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Baarn, Station, at 622 m, served by lines 272, 572, 573, and N70. The train station Baarn is at 680 m. There are additional bus stops at Nieuwstraat (677 m) and Johannes Vermeerlaan (984 m), both served by lines 272, 572, and N70.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Baarn give an average score of 6.49, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Apart from the occasional unsafety in this little village, I couldn't have wished for a better place on earth to live." Another describes the neighbourhood as having "many cultural people and churches come together," with schools and a community centre. Reviews are mixed, with one very negative review, but they reflect the district as a whole.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, mostly double glazing, and wall insulation. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a comment on its structural condition.
