Onderdoor 5-308
Centrum Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodA studio above the shops
This studio sits right in the heart of Houten, above the shopping centre, where the buzz of daily life is never far away. It is a compact home on the third floor of a building from 1985, and it comes with an A energy label. The asking price of €255,500 works out at €9,463 per square metre based on the agent's floor area, which is on the high side compared with other studios in Houten.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a new-build studio with one room, one bathroom and a single floor, covering 27 square metres of living space. The BAG registration lists the living area as 28 square metres. The home is heated with a heat recovery system, and it sits on the third floor of the building. There is no garden or balcony mentioned.
Living in Centrum Oost
Life here revolves around the centre of Houten, with shops, restaurants and a park all within easy reach. The neighbourhood counts around 1,370 residents, many of them living alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 24 years, says: "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." Another resident notes: "A nice place to live and with everything nearby." A third appreciates the location: "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." The reviews reflect a lively but sometimes noisy environment, with some concerns about events and crime in the wider area. This is the Centrum Oost neighbourhood, a compact area where the shops are literally on your doorstep.
Amenities and transport
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, just 26 metres away, with Albert Heijn and Lidl just around the corner. For schools, College de Heemlanden is a couple of streets away, and Het Mozaïek primary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Molenzoom is just around the corner, and Boots Apotheek Houten is even closer. The nearest bus stop, Houten, Het Kant, is just around the corner and serves the Flex line, while Houten, Station Houten is a couple of streets away with lines 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, N4 and Flex. The train station Houten is on your doorstep, just 47 metres away, putting the municipality of Houten within easy reach of Utrecht and Den Bosch. According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 40 dB Lden, which is below the standard, but railway noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via De Keizer makelaars Houten and through Funda, so it is listed through multiple channels.
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About Onderdoor 5-308, Houten
What is the asking price for this studio?
The asking price is €255,500. Based on the agent's floor area of 27 square metres, that comes to €9,463 per square metre. The price is on the high side compared with other studios in Houten, but the location above the shopping centre and the A energy label may explain part of that.
How many rooms does this studio have?
According to the agent, the studio has one room, one bathroom and one floor. The living area is 27 square metres as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration states 28 square metres. The home is on the third floor and has a volume of 81 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions a heat recovery system for heating. No further details about insulation are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without it, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address data, the noise from road traffic is 40 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch standard. However, railway noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is elevated, but the risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding, which happens during heavy rain, is also elevated. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo is just 26 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 104 metres away, and Lidl is 211 metres away. There are also other supermarkets within a few hundred metres, so daily groceries are very convenient.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Houten, which is only 47 metres away. This makes train travel very easy, with connections to Utrecht and Den Bosch mentioned by residents. The bus stop Houten, Station Houten is also close, at 268 metres, with several bus lines.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools within walking distance. College de Heemlanden, a secondary school, is 322 metres away. Het Mozaïek primary school is 474 metres away, and Openbare basisschool De Velduil is 535 metres away. There are also other schools within a few hundred metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident who has lived there for 24 years loves the cosiness but mentions nuisance from the fair and events. Another says it is a nice place with everything nearby, and a third appreciates the easy access to Utrecht and Den Bosch by train and car.
Is this a new-build property?
The agent lists this as a new-build property, even though the building dates from 1985. This might mean the studio has been recently renovated or is part of a new development within the existing building. The listing does not provide further details.
Experiences from Centrum Oost
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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Experiences from Houten Noord-Oost
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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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Rent price | €1,870 p/m | €2,200 p/m |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
Experiences from Houten
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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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| 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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Onderdoor 5-308, Houten
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