Oude-Oosterhei, Baarn
NeighbourhoodThis 1858 terraced house on Westerstraat sits in a quiet part of Baarn, where the streets are lined with pre-war homes and tall trees. With 71 m² of living space, it is compact, 30% smaller than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €472,500 is on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Baarn, but the location and character may justify it.
Oude-Oosterhei is a green, residential area with mostly pre-war houses and a strong family feel. Over 80% of homes are owner-occupied, and the streets are quiet and safe. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. The area has a low crime rate and a high density of amenities within walking distance. This is a neighbourhood Oude-Oosterhei that feels like a village within the town.
For your morning bread, Boni is just around the corner, and PLUS is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a short stroll, including Basisschool De Uitkijck and Guido de Brès, both a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the centre of Baarn with its restaurants and library is also within easy reach. The municipality Baarn offers a good balance of urban convenience and green surroundings.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Floor Makelaardij o.g. and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Westerstraat 18, Baarn
Data from Oude-Oosterhei
Data from Oude-Oosterhei
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About Westerstraat 18, Baarn
The asking price of €472,500 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €511,769 for all homes, but this is a smaller property (71 m² vs. 102 m² average). Compared to other homes for sale in Oude-Oosterhei, the price per m² is around €6,655, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,490 per m². So it is priced on the high side, but the historic character and location may appeal.
The home has energy label E. This is common for a house built in 1858, most homes in the neighbourhood (61.5%) have a label D or lower. Label E means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs. It may be worth considering improvements like insulation or double glazing, but the listing does not state any recent upgrades.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to Utrecht or Amsterdam.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Uitkijck is just 200 m away, Guido de Brès is about 450 m, and Basisschool St. Aloysius is 600 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 km away.
Oude-Oosterhei has a low crime rate, with only 21 total crimes recorded in the area. It is a quiet, residential neighbourhood with many families and older residents, so it feels safe and peaceful.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size is 175 m², which is typical for a terraced house of this age.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude-Oosterhei