Porta Toga 1
Castellum Oost, Houten
NeighbourhoodA modern terraced home in a quiet corner of Houten
This 2011-built terraced house on Porta Toga sits in Castellum Oost, a calm residential area where the streets are lined with contemporary homes. With 123 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is efficient and comfortable. The asking price of €700,000 is in line with the market, the only home of this type currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and recent sales averaged €695,000. For context, terraced houses in Houten typically command a premium for their modern build and low running costs.
Castellum Oost: a family-friendly enclave
Castellum Oost is a neighbourhood of around 1,075 residents, with a strong family presence, nearly half of households have children. The area is built almost entirely after 2010, so the streets feel fresh and spacious. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a low crime rate (20 incidents total) and a very high density of amenities nearby. The neighbourhood Castellum Oost is well-connected, with a train station just a couple of streets away and a park on your doorstep.
Daily life on Porta Toga
Your morning routine is easy: a child daycare centre is just around the corner, and three primary schools, Basisschool Aventurijn, RKBS de Vlinder, and Openbare Basisschool Ridderspoor, are all within a five-minute walk. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner, while a Jumbo is a fifteen-minute walk. The municipality Houten offers a good balance of urban convenience and green space, with a park and a train station both within a couple of streets away.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Features
Details of this home
Location
Porta Toga 1, Houten
Neighbourhood statistics
Data from Castellum Oost
Housing market
Data from Castellum Oost
Supermarkets
11 within 5 km
Schools
28 within 5 km
Frequently asked questions
About Porta Toga 1, Houten
Is €700,000 a fair price for this terraced house?
Yes, it is in line with the market. The only comparable home currently for sale in Castellum Oost, it is priced at the same level as recent sales in the neighbourhood, which averaged €695,000. The modern build, energy label A, and 123 m² of space support the price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which means it is very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. All homes in the neighbourhood have label A or better, so this is the standard for the area.
How far is the train station?
The train station is just 300 metres away, so it is a couple of streets from your front door. That makes commuting to Utrecht or other cities very convenient.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool Aventurijn is about 350 metres away, RKBS de Vlinder is 458 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Ridderspoor is 477 metres. All are within a five-minute walk.
What supermarkets are close by?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both just 264 metres away, around the corner. For a larger selection, Jumbo is 1.6 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Yes, Castellum Oost has a low crime rate. In the most recent data, only 20 incidents were recorded for the entire neighbourhood, which is very low for an area of over 1,000 residents.
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