De Baken, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis 2019-built terraced house on Baak van Westkapelle 12 sits in a quiet, family-friendly corner of Amersfoort. With 139 m² of living space, it is 81% larger than the neighbourhood average of 77 m². The price of €695,000 is on the high side compared to the local median of €395,000, reflecting the home's size and modern finish. For context, terraced houses in Amersfoort vary widely in price and size.
De Baken is a young, well-planned district within Vathorst-De Laak, built mostly after 2010. It has a strong family feel: over half the households have children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. The area is green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures point to a calm, residential atmosphere. To learn more, see the De Baken neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is straightforward. The nearest primary school, P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel, is a five-minute walk away, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk. For groceries, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, with Lidl and Jumbo just a couple of streets further. A GP practice is also within walking distance. The area is well served by local amenities, all within the municipality of Amersfoort.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaardij de Parel.
Details of this home
Baak van Westkapelle 12, Amersfoort
Data from De Baken
Data from De Baken
26 within 5 km
66 within 5 km
About Baak van Westkapelle 12, Amersfoort
The asking price of €695,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €395,000, but this home is much larger than average (139 m² vs 77 m²) and was built in 2019 with an A energy label. The only comparable sold property in De Baken went for €594,500, so the price reflects the home's modern specs and size.
The home has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. All homes in De Baken have label A, so this is standard for the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Amersfoort's main station offers connections to Utrecht, Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel (567 m), De Gondelier (581 m), KBS De Marke (870 m) and Gereformeerde Basisschool Het Zwaluwnest (981 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amersfoort is 1.1 km away.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 1.5 km, followed by Lidl (1.8 km), Jumbo (1.8 km) and Dekamarkt (1.9 km). All are within a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
De Baken recorded 43 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. The area feels safe and family-oriented, with a park nearby and a quiet street layout.
The plot is 133 m². The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but a plot of this size typically includes some outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Baken
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