Bovenbuurt, Wageningen
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Van 't Hoffstraat sits in the Bovenbuurt, a neighbourhood with a lively mix of students and families. With 112 m² of living space and a 241 m² plot, it offers more room than many homes in the area. The asking price of €550,000 is 41% above the neighbourhood average of €391,262, which puts it on the high side, but the size and energy label C (better than most in the buurt) help explain the premium. For context, semi-detached houses in Wageningen are scarce, which also influences the price.
The Bovenbuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood with around 3,000 residents. It's a young area, many inhabitants are between 25 and 45, and a third of households are single-person. The streets are lively, with a high density of addresses (1,870 per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this buurt, but the mix of students and families gives it a dynamic feel. The neighbourhood Bovenbuurt is well-connected within Wageningen.
Daily errands are easy: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Margrietschool (primary) is on your doorstep, and RSG Pantarijn (secondary) is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Wageningen offers a compact, walkable environment.
At the time of writing the home is listed via BMV Makelaars and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van 't Hoffstraat 20, Wageningen
Data from Bovenbuurt
Data from Bovenbuurt
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About Van 't Hoffstraat 20, Wageningen
The asking price is 41% above the average for homes in the Bovenbuurt (€391,262). However, this house is larger than average (112 m² vs 93 m²) and has a 241 m² plot, which is uncommon in the area. The energy label C is also better than many homes here. Given the scarcity of semi-detached houses in Wageningen, the price reflects the premium for space and type.
The energy label is C, which is above average for the neighbourhood, only 14% of homes in the Bovenbuurt have label A or better, while 43% have D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, so heating costs should be moderate compared to older, uninsulated homes.
The nearest train station is 6.5 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike, bus or car to reach it. The station is not named in the listing, but the distance suggests a journey of about 15-20 minutes by bike.
The Margrietschool primary school is just 124 m away, and the RSG Pantarijn secondary school is 247 m away. There are also several other primary and secondary schools within a short walk, making this a convenient location for families with school-age children.
There are currently 21 homes for sale in the Bovenbuurt, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €975,000. The average price per m² is €4,251, so this home's price per m² (€4,911) is above average, but the plot size and property type justify the difference.
The Bovenbuurt has 3,010 residents, with a high proportion of young adults (25-45 years) and many single-person households. It's a densely built area with a lively street scene. The crime rate is moderate (79 total offences), and there are good amenities within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bovenbuurt