De Baken, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Workumstraat 60 sits in a quiet, family-friendly part of Amersfoort. With 151 m² of living space, it is nearly twice the size of the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €675,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €395,000, but the extra space and energy label A make it a distinctive property. For context, terraced houses in Amersfoort vary widely in price and size.
De Baken is a modern residential area built after 2010, with a mix of families and couples. The neighbourhood has a strong community feel, though no resident reviews are available to share. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and the area is quiet with a low crime rate. The population is relatively young, with many children and adults aged 25-45. For more on the area, see the De Baken neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a primary school is just a couple of streets away, and a child daycare is even closer. For groceries, the nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, a ten-minute walk away. There are also Lidl and Jumbo within walking distance. The neighbourhood has several parks and playgrounds within a five-minute walk, perfect for families. For broader amenities, the municipality of Amersfoort offers extensive facilities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via BOOG Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Workumstraat 60, Amersfoort
Data from De Baken
Data from De Baken
27 within 5 km
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About Workumstraat 60, Amersfoort
The asking price is €675,000, which is above the neighbourhood median of €395,000. However, this home has 151 m² of floor area, which is 96% larger than the average home in De Baken (77 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €4,470, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,130 per m². So while the total price is high, you get significantly more space for your money.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low compared to older homes. In De Baken, all homes have label A, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. P.C. basisschool De Vuurvogel is just 109 m away, and De Gondelier is 118 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.5 km away.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 1 km away (a ten-minute walk). Lidl and Jumbo are also within 1.4 km, so daily grocery shopping is convenient.
De Baken has a low crime rate, with only 43 total crimes recorded in the neighbourhood. It is a quiet, family-oriented area.
The house was built in 2007, so it is relatively modern. All homes in De Baken were built after 2010, so this one is slightly older but still in good condition.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Baken