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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 28 m² it's compact, but the energy label B keeps running costs reasonable. The asking price of €240,500 is on the high side compared to other studios in Houten, reflecting the central position.
Centrum Oost is the beating heart of Houten, with everything you need within a few minutes' walk. One resident who has lived here 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 fair number of families. It's a dense, urban area, the address density is high, so you're never far from people or amenities. Read more about the neighbourhood Centrum Oost.
Your morning coffee is a 22-metre walk to Jumbo, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For school runs, primary school Het Mozaïek is a five-minute walk away, and secondary school College de Heemlanden is a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or garden is just around the corner for a breather. The municipality Houten keeps the centre tidy, though the resident notes that events can bring noise and mess.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Keizer makelaars Houten.
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The price per square metre works out at about €8,589, which is above the average for studios in Houten. You're paying a premium for the location right above the shopping centre, with supermarkets and amenities on your doorstep. Whether that's worth it depends on how much you value being in the thick of things.
The energy label is B, which is good for a studio built in 1985. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so your heating and electricity bills should be manageable. You won't face the high costs associated with a G label, but it's not as efficient as a modern A++++ home.
One resident who has lived here for 24 years says they love the cosiness but experience nuisance from the fair and some events, including noise and rubbish. They also mention that the area can attract rioting youths, requiring camera surveillance and police presence. Another resident simply calls it a nice place to live with everything nearby.
You have a Jumbo supermarket just 22 metres away, an Albert Heijn at 112 metres, and a Lidl at 224 metres. For daily shopping you barely need to walk. Restaurants are also just around the corner. The train station is 2.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
At 28 m² it's compact, so it's best suited for a single person or a couple who don't mind a small space. There's no separate bedroom, it's a studio layout. The neighbourhood has many single-person households, so it fits the local profile.
The neighbourhood recorded 149 total crimes, which is moderate for a dense urban centre. One resident mentions that the fair and events attract nuisance and rioting youths, requiring police presence. Another resident simply says it's a nice place to live.
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 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 |
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| 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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