A bright start in Tuinen
This terraced house on Siertuin 20 sits in the Tuinen neighbourhood of Houten, a part of the district Houten Zuid-Oost. The home was built in 1999 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €745,000, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €900,875. For context, terraced houses in Houten are part of the local market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a six-room home with five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 594 m³. The living area is listed as 168 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The plot measures 184 m² according to the agent, versus 169 m² in the BAG registration. The home has a rear garden of 56 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. It is fully insulated, heated by a central heating boiler, and is freehold. The agent describes it as a single-family home, a linked semi-detached house, set in a residential area.
Life in Tuinen
Residents of the district Houten Zuid-Oost give their area an average score of 8.18, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a very good neighbourhood." Another notes: "Beautiful surroundings and clean." A third resident describes a friendly community: "We accept parcels for each other, greet each other, now and then we talk to each other, went on baby visits, neighbourhood party, occasionally visit, share/swap the newspaper, we just don't wear out each other's doorsteps." The neighbourhood has about 1,680 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Tuinen neighbourhood, you can see the local picture.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are a ten-minute walk away. Openbare Basisschool Ridderspoor is a couple of streets away, and Houtens secondary school is a five-minute walk. The GP practice at Medisch Centrum Hofspoor is a five-minute walk, with Apotheek MC Hofspoor nearby. Bus stop Houten, De Tuin is on your doorstep with Flex service, and Houten, De Tuinen/Kruisboog is just around the corner with line N4. Houten Castellum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Houten covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022), while railway noise is 38 dB Lden, below the standard (reference year 2023). The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 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 multiple channels, including Reinerie Garantiemakelaars Houten.
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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 Siertuin 20, Houten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €745,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €900,875, which makes it keen. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,971, while this home is listed at €4,435 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. Homes in this neighbourhood sell on average within 18 days.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 168 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The plot is 184 m² per the agent, versus 169 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 56 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. No further details on foundation condition are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications and do not reflect an on-site measurement of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby and how far are they?
Jumbo is about 928 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 1,012 metres away, also a ten-minute walk. Lidl is about 1.5 km away. These are the nearest options within the area, and there are 14 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Ridderspoor is about 321 metres away, a couple of streets away. Houtens secondary school is about 542 metres away, a five-minute walk. RKBS de Vlinder is about 608 metres away. These are the nearest schools, with 29 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Houten, De Tuin is about 116 metres away, on your doorstep, with Flex service. Houten, De Tuinen/Kruisboog is about 259 metres away, just around the corner, with line N4. Houten Castellum train station is about 840 metres away, a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are specified.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district Houten Zuid-Oost give their area an average score of 8.18, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It is a very good neighbourhood." Another notes: "Beautiful surroundings and clean." A third describes a friendly community with neighbours greeting each other and helping out. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in the Tuinen neighbourhood. The average asking price is €900,875, with a median of €927,000. Prices range from €649,500 to €1,100,000. The average asking price per square metre is €4,971, and homes sell on average within 18 days.
