De Houtmanstraat 5
Kruiskamp-Midden, Amersfoort
AreaA lively terraced house on De Houtmanstraat
This terraced house on De Houtmanstraat sits in a bustling part of Amersfoort, where the streets have a friendly, lived-in feel. With 80 m² of living space and a 117 m² plot, it offers a compact but practical layout typical of the 1950s. The asking price of €485,000 is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €386,000, so it's on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Amersfoort.
The Kruiskamp-Midden neighbourhood
Kruiskamp-Midden is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Around 54% of homes are single-family houses, and 36% are owner-occupied. The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of over 4,000 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics: a relatively young population, with many households without children. It's a lively, central part of Amersfoort. For more context, see the Kruiskamp-Midden neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Kindcentrum Vlinderslag is a five-minute walk, while secondary schools like Amsfort College are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice and a restaurant on your doorstep. The train station is 2.6 km away, so you'd cycle or take a bus. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Amersfoort.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Openbare Makelaardij. The details are based on the information provided by the agent at present.
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About De Houtmanstraat 5, Amersfoort
Is €485,000 a fair price for this terraced house?
The asking price of €485,000 is 26% above the average asking price in Kruiskamp-Midden, which is €386,000. The neighbourhood average is based on only 4 homes for sale, so it's a small sample. The price per m² is not directly comparable, but the home's 80 m² and 117 m² plot are typical for the area. Whether it's fair depends on your own assessment of the location and condition.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B means the home is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. It does not tell you about the specific insulation or heating system, but it's a good starting point.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Kruiskamp-Midden has a mix of households: about 285 with children and 250 without, plus 430 single-person households. The area has several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, and there are playgrounds and parks nearby. It's a dense urban area, so it's lively but not quiet.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, just 150 m away, so it's on your doorstep. Aldi is 219 m away, and SPAR is 577 m. For a larger selection, Jumbo is about 949 m. You have several options within a short walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.6 km from the home. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
What is the crime rate like in the neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood recorded 143 total crimes in the latest data. That's a figure you can compare with other areas, but without context it's hard to say if it's high or low. The area is urban and densely populated, which can influence crime rates.
