A terraced house in the Gaarden neighbourhood
This terraced house on Mispelgaarde 73 sits in the Gaarden neighbourhood of Houten, a part of the district Houten Noord-West. The home was built in 1979 and has an energy label A. With a living area of 109 square metres and a plot of 135 square metres, the asking price of €525,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €651,500. That puts the price about 19 percent below the neighbourhood average. For context, terraced houses in Houten are listed at an average of €4,734 per square metre, while this home is priced at €4,817 per square metre according to the BAG registration.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. The home is described as a terraced house with a living area of 109 square metres and a plot of 135 square metres, both according to the BAG registration. The year of construction is 1979, and the energy label is A, which is an efficient label. No further features are stated in the listing.
The Gaarden neighbourhood
Gaarden is a neighbourhood with about 1,335 residents, and the average household size is 2.4 people. Residents of the district Houten Noord-West, which includes Gaarden, give their living environment an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another resident notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." The reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Gaarden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close by, including Openbare Basisschool De Bijenkorf and Wereldwijs, both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Molenzoom, locatie De Molen 83, and the pharmacy is Boots Apotheek Houten, both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stops Houten, De Gaarde, Het Kant, and De Hoeve are all just around the corner, served by Flex lines. The train station Houten is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Houten offers further amenities and services, as described on the municipality of Houten. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden and from rail traffic 36 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is elevated currently but low by 2050, and heat stress is low now but 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 only via Hiele & Dalsem Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Mispelgaarde 73, Houten
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 is about 19 percent below the average asking price in the Gaarden neighbourhood, which is €651,500. The price per square metre is €4,817, based on the BAG living area of 109 square metres. This is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,734 per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1979, but the label reflects the current energy characteristics, not the age of the construction.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. The listing does not provide any information about the WOZ value or its development over the past five years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, and from rail traffic it is 36 dB Lden, both measured in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Both levels are below the Dutch noise standard. These are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at the property itself. The actual noise experience can vary depending on the exact position of the home and the time of day.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is described as clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is based on public data from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and does not replace a structural survey of the property.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause flooding. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is projected to be medium. These are area-level indications, not predictions for this specific property, and they come from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 542 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. Jumbo is at 624 metres, and Albert Heijn is at 694 metres, both also within a short walk. Lidl is at 830 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 871 metres. In total, there are 20 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there are plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Bijenkorf is the nearest primary school at 342 metres, followed by Wereldwijs at 522 metres. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Houten is at 533 metres, and College de Heemlanden is at 625 metres. There are 47 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Houten, De Gaarde, Het Kant, and De Hoeve, all within about 500 metres, served by Flex bus lines. The train station Houten is about 592 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives access to the rail network, though the listing does not specify which destinations or lines are available from the station.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district Houten Noord-West, which includes the Gaarden neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Always something to do and almost always quiet." Another notes: "Every now and then there's a smell of weed, but I can get used to it." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
