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Centrum Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis studio sits right above the shopping centre, so you step out of the front door straight into the bustle of Houten's main square. At 29 m² it's compact, but the energy label A keeps running costs low. The asking price of €264,500 is on the high side compared to other studios in Houten, reflecting the central location.
Centrum Oost is the beating heart of Houten, with everything you need within a few minutes' walk. One resident who has lived here for 24 years says: "I love the cosiness." Another calls it "a nice place to live and with everything nearby." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many single-person households and a relatively young population. The neighbourhood Centrum Oost is densely built and very urban, with over 2,200 addresses per km².
For groceries you have the Jumbo just 26 metres away, literally on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn and Lidl are also just around the corner. For school runs, College de Heemlanden (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and primary schools like Het Mozaïek and De Velduil are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Houten offers a compact, car-friendly layout with plenty of green spaces nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Keizer makelaars Houten.
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The price is on the high side compared to other studios in Houten, but the central location above the shopping centre and the excellent energy label A justify a premium. The home is compact, so you're paying for the convenience of living right in the middle of everything.
Centrum Oost is lively and busy, with shops, restaurants and a square right below. One long-term resident loves the cosiness but mentions nuisance from events and occasional youth unrest. Another resident simply finds it a nice place with everything nearby. It's very urban, with a young population and many singles.
Houten train station is 2.4 km away, about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The Jumbo is just 26 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 104 metres and Lidl 211 metres, so all your daily shopping is within a couple of minutes' walk.
At 29 m² it's compact, so it's best suited for a single person or a couple who don't mind a small space. The open layout typical of a studio means living, sleeping and cooking are combined.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs, and the home is well insulated.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events; besides the noise and the rubbish left behind, it is a magnet for rioting youths who fight full-scale battles among themselves and with the police. Nowadays, camera surveillance and a large police force are needed to make it somewhat normal, with varying success.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice place to live and with everything nearby
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How residents experience their district
I have lived here for 24 years and love the cosiness. Too bad I experience a lot of nuisance from the fair and some events; besides the noise and the rubbish left behind, it is a magnet for rioting youths who fight full-scale battles among themselves and with the police. Nowadays, camera surveillance and a large police force are needed to make it somewhat normal, with varying success.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice place to live and with everything nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood. You're in the centre of Houten in no time, but you can also easily get to Utrecht, Den Bosch, etc. by train and car. Furthermore, there is a lot of nature nearby and around the house, which I really appreciate. There are also many schools in Houten or near Houten. Another advantage is that there are no large apartment blocks and all the houses match each other well. A downside is that in general there have been many (attempted) burglaries in Houten lately. Moreover, houses in Houten are extremely expensive, making it impossible for starters to afford a house or apartment here.
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| Rent price | €1,870 p/m | €2,200 p/m |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Always something to do and almost always quiet
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Auto-translated to English by AIVery friendly and helpful
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I came to live here 3.5 years ago, the neighbourhood was much safer than nowadays, but I can't complain about facilities and accessibility. There's nothing to say about the living itself and the location. But regarding safety: there are many incidents at Castellum around the ATM daily and with drunk homeless people harassing multiple people. This was not the case before to this extent.
Auto-translated to English by AIEvery now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally very safe, sometimes there are some noisy teenagers but they don't really cause any harm. My neighbours are very friendly, I've become good friends with a few. There isn't much litter on the streets and the green areas are always nice. Everything is easily accessible on foot or by bike. There are many primary schools but the quality varies a bit. As I said at the beginning, there could be more facilities.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are friendly and helpful
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a good and healthy neighbourhood. Good contact with neighbours and lots of nature nearby.
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| Sale price | €756,896 | €717,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,714 | – |
| Rent price | €1,685 p/m | €1,732 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
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