Schoonoordpark, Baarn
NeighbourhoodThis 1914 semi-detached house on Van Galenlaan sits in a quiet, established part of Baarn. With 173 m² of living space and a 290 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for a family home. The energy label is D, so some modernisation may be on the cards. At €750,000, the price is in line with the market for semi-detached houses in Baarn.
The neighbourhood Schoonoordpark is home to just over 1,000 residents, with a mix of ages and a noticeable share of older residents (31% are 65+). It's a fairly urban area (address density 2,441 per km²) yet feels spacious thanks to the nearby park. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the character is best judged by a visit.
For your morning bread, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Boni and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Basisschool De Uitkijck and St. Aloysius, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Baarn offers further amenities like a GP, restaurant and library all within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Kersten Vastgoed & Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
van Galenlaan 5, Baarn
Data from Schoonoordpark
15 within 5 km
26 within 5 km
About van Galenlaan 5, Baarn
The asking price of €750,000 is in line with the market for semi-detached homes in Baarn. With 173 m² of living space and a 290 m² plot, the price per m² is reasonable for a pre-war property in this neighbourhood. The energy label D may mean higher energy costs, which could be a negotiating point.
Schoonoordpark is a mature, green neighbourhood with a mix of ages. About 31% of residents are 65 or older, and there are both families and singles. The area has a fairly high address density (2,441 per km²) but feels spacious thanks to the nearby park. It's a quiet, established part of Baarn.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Uitkijck (348 m), St. Aloysius (454 m), and Guido de Brès (679 m). Secondary education is 1.7 km away. The area has 26 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The closest supermarket is PLUS at 409 m, just around the corner. Boni (703 m), Jumbo (957 m), Aldi (980 m) and Albert Heijn (1 km) are also within easy reach, so daily shopping is convenient.
Energy label D indicates moderate efficiency. The home was built in 1914, so insulation and heating may not be up to modern standards. You can expect higher energy bills compared to a more efficient home, but the exact costs depend on usage and any improvements made.
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