A home at the edge of the forest
This terraced house on Amaranthout sits in Houtbuurt-West, a small-scale part of Zoetermeer where residents describe the atmosphere as cosy and safe. The home was built in 1997 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €565,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €714,143. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,888, while this home is listed at €4,216 per square metre. If you are curious about other options, you can compare with terraced houses in Zoetermeer.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 134 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot is 120 square metres. There is a garden at the back of 47 square metres, a front garden, and a roof terrace. The garden faces east and is accessible via the back alley. The home has double glazing, HR+ glazing and is fully insulated, according to the agent. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is freehold, so you own the land as well as the house.
Life in Houtbuurt-West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." Another mentions: "Not much litter on the ground, close to public transport and shopping centre, also near the forest, although there could be a few more plants in the neighbourhood itself." A third resident adds: "All amenities nearby and relatively safe. The neighbourhood is varied in terms of housing layout and is well interspersed with green areas and a real park." The neighbourhood has about 2,150 inhabitants, and 42% of households have children. The home itself is described as being at the edge of the forest, next to a park, on a quiet road and in a residential area. For more on the area, see the Houtbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the SPAR express is on your doorstep, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools IKC De Waterlelie and IKC Floriant are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum de Watertoren, Huisartsen, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek de Watertoren Zoetermeer, both about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 71 stops at Zoetermeer, Ogeahout, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Zoetermeer, a ten-minute walk. The HagaZiekenhuis Zoetermeer is further out, at about 3.5 kilometres. For a broader view of the area, you can read about the municipality of Zoetermeer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €509,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €318,000 to €509,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DB-Makelaars and other listings. The main agent is DB-Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Amaranthout 46, Zoetermeer
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €565,000 is 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €714,143. The price per square metre is €4,216, compared with the neighbourhood average of €4,888 per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the low side relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 134 square metres, and the plot is 120 square metres. There is a garden at the back of 47 square metres, a front garden, and a roof terrace. The garden faces east and is accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €509,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 60%, from €318,000 in 2020 to €509,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The noise from rail traffic is 38 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and the noise from air traffic is 31 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The SPAR express is about 268 metres away, so on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 1 kilometre away, a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC De Waterlelie and IKC Floriant are both about 676 metres away, a couple of streets from the home.
What is the public transport situation?
Bus line 71 stops at Zoetermeer, Ogeahout, about 176 metres away, and also at Zoetermeer, Elzehout, about 209 metres away. The nearest train station is Zoetermeer, at about 908 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around the area.
What do residents say about living in Houtbuurt-West?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a "Very nice and cosy neighbourhood to live in." Another mentions the proximity to public transport, a shopping centre and the forest, though they would like a few more plants in the neighbourhood itself. A third resident highlights the varied housing layout and green areas.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label 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 states that the home has double glazing, HR+ glazing and is fully insulated, which supports the efficient label.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of water on the street or garden during intense rainfall. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and the risk for 2050 is also low. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
