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Centrum Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis 28 m² studio sits right above the shopping centre in Houten, with the lively bustle of the square just below your window. The energy label A means low heating costs, and the asking price of €262,500 is in line with what you'd expect for a compact studio in this part of town. For context, studios in Houten vary widely, but this one is priced keenly given its central position.
Centrum Oost is the beating heart of Houten, with everything you need within walking distance. Two residents have reviewed the neighbourhood, giving it an average 7.5 out of 10. One resident, who has lived here for 24 years, says: "I love the cosiness, but the fair and some events cause nuisance, noise, rubbish, and sometimes rioting youths." Another simply calls it "a nice place to live with everything nearby." The area is densely built up (over 2,200 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with many single-person households. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Centrum Oost.
Your morning bread run is a 30-second walk to Jumbo, just 18 metres away. Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is just around the corner. For families, primary school Het Mozaïek is a five-minute walk, and secondary school College de Heemlanden is also within easy reach. 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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At 28 m², that works out to about €9,375 per m², which is typical for a studio in Houten's centre. The energy label A keeps running costs low, and the location above the shopping centre adds convenience. Compared to other studios in Houten, the price is in line with the market.
You have shops, restaurants and a supermarket right downstairs, so daily errands are effortless. However, one long-term resident mentions noise from the fair and events, plus occasional nuisance from crowds. It's a trade-off between convenience and quiet.
Houten train station is 2.4 km away, about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. Buses also run from the centre if you prefer not to cycle.
Primary school Het Mozaïek is 476 metres away, and openbare basisschool De Velduil is 544 metres. For secondary education, College de Heemlanden (333 m) and Yuverta vmbo Houten (623 m) are both within walking distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 149 total crimes, which is moderate for a busy centre. One resident notes that camera surveillance and police presence are sometimes needed during events. Overall, it's a lively area with typical city-centre dynamics.
The studio has energy label A, which is very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The exact consumption depends on your usage, but label A is the second-best rating.
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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