Frankenhof, Wijk bij Duurstede
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Pippijn van Herstalstraat sits in a quiet part of Wijk Bij Duurstede, with a sunny garden and an energy label that puts most homes in the shade. At €525,000 it is the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale in Frankenhof, which puts it on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €482,000. That premium reflects the exceptional A+++ rating and the generous 111 m² of living space. For context, terraced houses in Wijk bij Duurstede typically sell for around €4,241 per m².
Frankenhof is a small, established neighbourhood with 308 homes, mostly built in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a calm area with a high proportion of owner-occupied houses (76%) and a noticeable number of residents aged 65 and over. The streets are leafy, and the park is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: a stable, family-friendly pocket of Wijk Bij Duurstede. You can read more about the Frankenhof neighbourhood on Buurtje.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner. Primary schools are a five-minute walk: Basisschool De Wegwijzer and Basisschool Windroos are both within 400 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is about a ten-minute walk. The GP and the library are also just around the corner, so most daily errands are on foot. The municipality of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede keeps the area well maintained.
At present the home is listed through two channels, including Makelaarskantoor Patty van Rooijen b.v. and Funda. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Pippijn van Herstalstraat 13, Wijk Bij Duurstede
Data from Frankenhof
Data from Frankenhof
7 within 5 km
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About Pippijn van Herstalstraat 13, Wijk Bij Duurstede
It is the most expensive home currently for sale in Frankenhof, where the average asking price is €482,000. The price per m² works out at about €4,730, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,241. The A+++ energy label and the 130 m² plot help explain the premium. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €490,727, so the asking price is on the high side but not out of line for a well-insulated, modernised house.
An A+++ label is the highest possible rating, meaning the home is extremely energy-efficient. You can expect very low heating and electricity bills compared with older homes. In Frankenhof, none of the other homes for sale have an A+ label or better, so this house stands out. The exact savings depend on your usage, but the label indicates a well-insulated home with efficient systems.
With 111 m² of floor area and a 130 m² plot, it is slightly smaller than the average sold home in the neighbourhood (114 m²). However, it is the only one with an A+++ energy label, while most homes in the area have labels B or C. The asking price of €525,000 is the highest among the four homes currently listed, but the energy efficiency and plot size add value.
Frankenhof has a mix of households: about 24% have children, and 37% are couples without children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area is quiet with a park nearby. The average household size is 2.0, and the population includes a significant number of older residents, giving the neighbourhood a calm, settled feel.
The nearest train station is 11.7 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by rail. Most residents will rely on a car or bus for longer journeys. The bus network connects to Wijk Bij Duurstede town centre and nearby cities.
Albert Heijn is just 192 m away, and Jumbo and Lidl are within 400 m, so daily groceries are very convenient. The GP, library and park are all within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 900 m away. Restaurants are also close by, with the nearest at 400 m.
Yes, the plot of 130 m² includes the garden. The house has a private garden, which is typical for a terraced house in this neighbourhood.
Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 48 days to sell. That is a reasonable timeframe, indicating a balanced market. The current listing is priced above average, so it may take a bit longer to find a buyer, but the energy label is a strong selling point.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Frankenhof