A calm spot in Houten Zuid-Oost
This terraced house on Blauwgras 9 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, in the Grassen neighbourhood of Houten. The home was built in 2001 and has an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. With a living area of 139 m² and a plot of 142 m², the asking price is €575,000, which works out at €4,137 per m². For context, [terraced houses in Houten]( /koopwoningen/houten/tussenwoningen/ ) are listed at an average of €586,000 in this neighbourhood.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated home with district heating. It has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The volume is 479 m³. Outside, there is a back garden of 45 m² facing southwest, plus a front garden, and a balcony is present. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in the Grassen
Residents of the district Houten Zuid-Oost give their surroundings an average score of 8.18, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a very good neighbourhood." Another adds: "Beautiful surroundings and clean." A third resident describes a friendly atmosphere: "We accept parcels for each other, greet each other, now and then we talk to each other, went on baby visits, neighbourhood party, occasionally visit, share/swap the newspaper, we just don't wear out each other's doorsteps." The neighbourhood has about 2,015 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. This paints a picture of a settled, sociable area. [The Grassen neighbourhood]( /buurt/grassen-houten/ ) is part of that larger district.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner,. Primary schools are close by: Basisschool Aventurijn is a couple of streets away, and De Fontein Houten is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Hofspoor, about 1.5 km away, with Apotheek MC Hofspoor nearby. For public transport, bus stop Houten, De Grassen is on your doorstep, served by line N4, and the Flex bus stops at Houten, Het Gras just around the corner. Houten Castellum train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Houten]( /gemeente/houten/ ) covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €559,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €359,000 to €559,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 55 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Nijland Makelaars Utrecht.
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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 Blauwgras 9, Houten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this home is €559,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €575,000 is 3% above that WOZ value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 139 m², and the volume is 479 m³. There is a back garden of 45 m² facing southwest, a front garden, and a balcony. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright.
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 to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Public data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and railway noise at 55 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from 2022 and 2023 respectively. They describe the general noise environment, not the soundproofing of this particular home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 777 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A SPAR is at about 1.9 km, and a Jumbo at about 2.3 km. These are the nearest options within the area, so daily groceries are within easy reach.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Aventurijn is about 402 metres away, and De Fontein Houten is about 538 metres away. Both are primary schools. The nearest secondary school is about 3.4 km away. These distances are from the listing data.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Houten, De Grassen is about 77 metres away, served by line N4. The Flex bus stops at Houten, Het Gras at about 202 metres. Houten Castellum train station is about 879 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district Houten Zuid-Oost give an average score of 8.18, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a very good neighbourhood." Another mentions: "Beautiful surroundings and clean." A third describes a friendly community where neighbours help each other. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Grassen neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €359,000 to €559,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed from municipal data and shows the historical trend, not a prediction for the future.
