Living in Regentesselaan e.o.
Regentesselaan e.o. is city living in its most compact form, and most of its 316 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 2,976 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Amersfoort sits at the rail crossroads of the Netherlands, which makes it a favorite for couples commuting in different directions. A well-preserved medieval center is ringed by thoughtfully planned newer districts like Vathorst.
The housing market in Regentesselaan e.o.
The average home value (WOZ) in Regentesselaan e.o. is €1,013,000, which puts it at #2 of 124 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 134% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €97,000 and its priciest €1,127,000, so Regentesselaan e.o. sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €584,000 · 2016: €599,000 · 2017: €621,000 · 2018: €686,000 · 2019: €752,000 · 2020: €802,000 · 2021: €853,000 · 2022: €923,000 · 2023: €1,074,000 · 2024: €993,000 · 2025: €1,013,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €584,000 to €1,013,000, up 73% — slower than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 92% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Regentesselaan e.o. is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (31% of its 790 residents), followed by over-65s at 28%. Households split into 31% singles and 34% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.3 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 57% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 12 minutes' walk; there are about 14 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 3.9 km · library 2.3 km · 2 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (6 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 13 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
98% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Regentesselaan e.o.
Before you bid in Regentesselaan e.o.: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Also, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Regentesselaan e.o. a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Regentesselaan e.o. suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €1,013,000 (134% pricier than most of Amersfoort) and the neighborhood has 790 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Regentesselaan e.o.?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Regentesselaan e.o., Amersfoort is €1,013,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Regentesselaan e.o. mostly owner-occupied or rental?
92% of homes in Regentesselaan e.o. are owner-occupied and 8% are rentals.
Are house prices in Regentesselaan e.o. rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Regentesselaan e.o. rose from €584,000 to €1,013,000 (+73%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 110% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Regentesselaan e.o.?
98% of homes in Regentesselaan e.o. were built before 2000 and 2% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Regentesselaan e.o.?
The average distance to a train station from Regentesselaan e.o. is 1.1 km; a large supermarket is 1.0 km away on average.
Is Regentesselaan e.o. an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — homes in Regentesselaan e.o. cost about 134% more than in most of Amersfoort, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Regentesselaan e.o. good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 6 daycare locations within a kilometer. 34% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Regentesselaan e.o.?
Regentesselaan e.o. is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 75% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Regentesselaan e.o. is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03071800) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.