Living in Verhoevenstraat e.o.
Verhoevenstraat e.o. is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (92%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 6,448 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Verhoevenstraat e.o.
At €558,000 average WOZ value, Verhoevenstraat e.o. ranks 24 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 35% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Verhoevenstraat e.o. sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €241,000 to €528,000, up 119% — faster than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 24% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Verhoevenstraat e.o. is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (25% of its 1,040 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 36% singles and 34% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 38% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 15 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 4 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 4.1 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 (8 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 station is a 7-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.4 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
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 Verhoevenstraat e.o.
Before you bid in Verhoevenstraat 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.
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 Verhoevenstraat e.o. a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Verhoevenstraat e.o. suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers. The average home value is €558,000 (35% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 1,040 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Verhoevenstraat e.o.?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Verhoevenstraat e.o., Amersfoort is €558,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Verhoevenstraat e.o. mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Verhoevenstraat e.o. are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 24% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Verhoevenstraat e.o. rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Verhoevenstraat e.o. rose from €241,000 to €528,000 (+119%); 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 Verhoevenstraat e.o.?
98% of homes in Verhoevenstraat 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 Verhoevenstraat e.o.?
The average distance to a train station from Verhoevenstraat e.o. is 1.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Verhoevenstraat e.o. an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Verhoevenstraat e.o. are 35% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Verhoevenstraat e.o. good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 8 daycare locations within a kilometer. 34% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Verhoevenstraat e.o. is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071704) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.