De Baken, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis 2012-built terraced house on Baak van Petten sits in the quiet, green neighbourhood of De Baken, part of the Vathorst-De Laak district. With 120 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is efficient and comfortable. The asking rent of €1,560 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,701, and the home is one of only four currently available. For context, terraced houses in Amersfoort tend to be popular.
De Baken is a residential area with a mix of families and couples. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and 58% are single-family houses. The streets are quiet, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its green spaces and good schools. The neighbourhood De Baken has a strong sense of community.
Your morning routine could include a short walk to the primary school De Vuurvogel, just around the corner. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and Lidl and Jumbo are a bit further. The nearest secondary school is about a fifteen-minute walk. The municipality Amersfoort offers plenty of amenities, including a train station about two kilometres away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen.
Details of this home
Baak van Petten 9, Amersfoort
Data from De Baken
Data from De Baken
27 within 5 km
66 within 5 km
About Baak van Petten 9, Amersfoort
Yes, it is on the keen side. The average rent for a terraced house in De Baken is €1,701, and the median is €1,785. At €1,560, this home is below both, and also below the average price per m² of €16.73 (this home works out at €13 per m²). Given that homes in this neighbourhood rent out in about 20 days on average, it is a competitive option.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. You won't have to worry about high heating bills, and the home is environmentally friendly.
The plot size is 143 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel is just 80 metres away, and De Gondelier is 124 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.5 km away, a fifteen-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km from the home, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Amersfoort central station offers connections to Utrecht, Amsterdam, and other cities.
De Baken is a quiet residential area. The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 43, which is low for an area of this size. Residents generally feel safe, and the streets are family-friendly.
5 homes in the district Vathorst-De Laak