Grassen, Houten
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Fakkelgras 3 sits in a calm, family-friendly part of Houten. With 90 m² of living space and a 125 m² plot, it offers a practical layout for a household. The energy label A means low heating costs. Priced at €550,000, it is in line with the market for terraced houses in Houten.
Grassen is a neighbourhood where people look out for each other. One resident says: "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." Another describes it as "Good, everything is sufficient." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.01 out of 10. Most homes are owner-occupied (73%) and single-family (76%), with many families and children. The neighbourhood Grassen feels safe and well-kept.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner. Two primary schools, De Fontein Houten and Basisschool Aventurijn, are a couple of streets away. A park or public garden is on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. The municipality Houten provides good local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hiele & Dalsem Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Fakkelgras 3, Houten
Very good · 2 residents
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.
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About Fakkelgras 3, Houten
The asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market for a mid-terrace house of this size and energy label in Houten. The 90 m² floor area and 125 m² plot are typical for the area. Without specific neighbourhood sale prices, it is hard to say if it is a bargain, but it is not overpriced compared to similar listings.
Grassen is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. Residents describe it as a place where people greet each other and help out, but without being intrusive. It scores 8.01 out of 10 from two reviews. The area has many children and families, and it feels safe.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Utrecht or other cities. The neighbourhood is well-connected without being noisy.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Fontein Houten and Basisschool Aventurijn are both about 300 m away, and RKBS de Vlinder is about 600 m. Secondary schools are a bit further, at 3.4 km.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low energy costs. You can expect lower heating bills compared to older homes with lower labels.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size of 125 m² suggests there is outdoor space.
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