Dorp Schalkwijk West, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on De Wiese sits in the heart of Schalkwijk, a village where life moves at a gentler pace. With 172 m² of living space and a 230 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The asking price of €825,000 is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Houten, but the generous proportions and energy label A help explain why.
Dorp Schalkwijk West is a small, family-oriented neighbourhood with 1,205 residents. Nearly 90% of homes are single-family houses, and owner-occupied properties make up 69% of the stock. The area is very quiet, the address density is just 198 per km², so you won't hear traffic noise. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a safe, green setting with a strong sense of community. Learn more about the neighbourhood Dorp Schalkwijk West.
Your daily errands are easy: the SPAR is just around the corner, and for a bigger shop, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are a ten-minute drive away. Katholieke Basisschool St Michiel is a couple of streets away, so children can walk to school. For secondary education, you'll need to travel a bit further, the nearest school is about 6 km away. The municipality Houten manages the area, keeping the village character intact.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Breeschoten & Vernooij B.V.
Details of this home
De Wiese 5, Schalkwijk
Data from Dorp Schalkwijk West
10 within 5 km
28 within 5 km
About De Wiese 5, Schalkwijk
The asking price of €825,000 is on the high side compared to other between-wars houses in Houten. However, the home is spacious at 172 m², has a 230 m² plot, and an energy label A, which keeps running costs low. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency in a quiet village setting.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills. It's a modern build from 2013, so it meets current standards.
The nearest train station is 4 km away. That's about a ten-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride. It's not within walking distance, but the village is well-connected by road.
Katholieke Basisschool St Michiel is just 240 metres away, so primary school is a short walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 5.9 km away, so you'll need to drive or cycle. There are 28 schools within 5 km, including several primary options.
Yes, the neighbourhood is very safe. In the most recent data, only 19 crimes were recorded in the entire area. With a low population density and many families, it's a quiet and secure place to live.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 230 m², which is generous for a terraced house.
5 homes in the district Schalkwijk