A terraced house in the Velden neighbourhood
Gaffelveld 30 is a terraced house in the Velden neighbourhood of Houten, a residential area in the north-east of the town. The home was built in 1985 and has an energy label C. With a price of €599,000, it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For a broader view, you can compare with other terraced houses in Houten.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a fully insulated home with 5 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². The plot measures 222 m² according to both sources. The home has a front and back garden, an attached wooden garage, and is heated by warm-air heating with an open fireplace. It is offered as freehold property.
Life in Velden
Velden is a small neighbourhood with around 1,300 residents, and the homes here were all built between 1970 and 1990. Residents of the district of Houten Noord-Oost give their living environment an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A nice place to live and with everything nearby." Another mentions the easy access to the centre of Houten and to Utrecht and Den Bosch by train and car, and appreciates the nearby nature. A third resident, who has lived above the shopping centre for 24 years, enjoys the cosiness but notes nuisance from the fair and some events. For more context, you can read about the Velden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, Christelijke basisschool De Triangel Houten, is just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a short distance. For groceries, the Jumbo, Lidl and Albert Heijn are all about a ten-minute walk away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Molenzoom and Boots Apotheek Houten are also within walking distance. The nearest bus stop, Houten, Het Bos, is on your doorstep and is served by the Flex bus line. Houten train station is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Houten offers a range of facilities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Houten.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €565,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is 6% below the asking price. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €375,000 to €565,000. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The area-level indications for pluvial flooding at heavy rain are medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, while the risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Houten B.V.
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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 Gaffelveld 30, Houten
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €599,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €565,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 108 m², is €5,546.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². The plot measures 222 m². There is a front and back garden, and an attached wooden garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent states that the home is fully insulated, which may help with energy consumption, but the label itself does not guarantee specific costs.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this home?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is elevated, while the risk for 2050 is low. These are indications at the address level from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at 1,053 metres, Lidl at 1,088 metres, and Albert Heijn at 1,128 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. There are also a Jumbo at 1,347 metres and a PLUS at 1,882 metres, giving you several options for groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Christelijke basisschool De Triangel Houten, at 290 metres, which is just around the corner. Other schools within walking distance include KBS 't Schoolhuys at 862 metres and Yuverta vmbo Houten at 1,008 metres for secondary education.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Houten, Het Bos, at 180 metres, served by the Flex bus line. There are also stops at Houten, Het Veld (226 metres) and Houten, De Weide (271 metres). Houten train station is 1,077 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Houten Noord-Oost give their living environment an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A nice place to live and with everything nearby." Another appreciates the proximity to nature and the easy access to Utrecht and Den Bosch, but notes that houses in Houten are expensive.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 51% between 2020 and 2025, from €375,000 to €565,000. This reflects the general price development in the area, but the WOZ value is set by the municipality and may differ from the actual market value.
