A historic townhouse on the Marktstraat
This 1700 terraced house sits right in the heart of Naarden Vesting, the fortified town that gives this corner of Gooise Meren its character. With the market square and the old ramparts on your doorstep, daily life here feels a world away from the bustle of the Randstad. The asking price of €875,000 sits about 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,093,000, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, [terraced houses in Gooise Meren] currently average around €6,770 per square metre.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this herenhuis-style terraced house spans two floors and offers seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area comes to 129 square metres, matching the BAG registration, and the plot measures 85 square metres. There is a patio garden with a western orientation, reachable via the back alley, plus a balcony. The home is fully owned and comes with roof insulation, double glazing, cavity wall and floor insulation, though the agent notes there is no cavity wall. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be on the higher side.
Life in Naarden Vesting
Naarden Vesting is a compact neighbourhood of roughly 1,490 residents, and the average household here is small at 1.8 people. Residents across the municipality of Gooise Meren give their living environment an average score of 8.15, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here. Dog poo is cleaned up neatly. Rubbish always on time. We have lived here for almost 30 years, very pleasant." Another notes: "I was born in this neighbourhood, grew up, went to school and especially played outside a lot. I still live there." The reviews are mixed, though, with one resident describing it as a "slum of Bussum South" and criticising the older generation. [The Naarden Vesting neighbourhood] recorded 74 crimes in the latest figures.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. The PLUS supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Albert Heijn is just beyond that. The Rehobothschool is a couple of streets away, and the Vondelschool Bussum is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Kisman, and the Service Apotheek Vesting are both within walking distance. Bus line 110 stops at Naarden, Burg. Wesselingplein just around the corner, and the Naarden-Bussum train station is about 1.8 kilometres away. [The municipality of Gooise Meren] also has a hospital in Blaricum, about 4.4 kilometres from the house. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1700 construction date on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where all properties were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including AVM on Funda. The listing has been active since 3 September 2026. The agent is AVM.
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About Marktstraat 49, Naarden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Naarden Vesting?
The asking price of €875,000 is about 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,093,000. The median asking price in the area is €1,030,000, and prices range from €150,000 to €2,475,000. With 14 homes currently for sale and 22 sold recently, the market here is active. The price per square metre of €6,783 is close to the neighbourhood average of €6,770.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this herenhuis-style terraced house has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 129 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. There is a patio garden with a western orientation, reachable via the back alley, and a balcony. The home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means heating costs will be on the higher side compared to more efficient homes. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, cavity wall and floor insulation, though there is no cavity wall. These features are listed separately from the label and do not change the label itself.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date and is not the same as the current market value. Without this figure, it is not possible to say how the asking price relates to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data sources and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1700 construction date on clay soil. The area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk around this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rainfall. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 1.1 kilometres, which is a ten-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is at 1.2 kilometres, and another PLUS at 1.6 kilometres. Further out, there is a Vomar at 2.1 kilometres and another Albert Heijn at 2.3 kilometres. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are within walking distance?
The Rehobothschool is the nearest primary school at about 350 metres, a couple of streets away. The Vondelschool Bussum is at 815 metres, and the Interconfessionele Basisschool de Tweemaster at 835 metres. There are 33 schools within five kilometres, including secondary education at about 1.7 kilometres. A childcare centre is also close by at 400 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 110 stops at Naarden, Burg. Wesselingplein just around the corner at 211 metres, with additional stops at Westwalstraat and Staalstraat nearby. The nearest train station is Naarden-Bussum at about 1.8 kilometres. This gives options for both local bus travel and rail connections, though the station is not within immediate walking distance.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Naarden Vesting has about 1,490 residents, with a high share of older people: 30% are 65 or older, and 37% are between 45 and 65. Nearly half of households are single-person households at 49%, and the average household size is 1.8. About 70% of homes are owner-occupied, and 80% are single-family homes. The neighbourhood recorded 74 crimes in the latest figures.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development is available. The agent does provide details on the layout, garden, balcony, ownership and insulation, but the WOZ figure is missing. Without this information, it is not possible to assess how the asking price relates to the official municipal valuation.





