A grand apartment in a monumental building
This apartment on Academiesingel sits in a striking 1910 building with a modern energy label A, a rare combination. The 110 m² floor plan was generous for a city-centre flat, and the last known price of €799,000 was on the high side compared to other apartments in Breda, reflecting the premium for this location and the building's character. This home has not been online since 21 July 2026.
The Station neighbourhood
Station is the compact, lively area around Breda's train station, with a very high address density of 3,529 addresses per km². The population is young, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. One resident describes it as having "lots of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals" and notes that "the house shakes when a train passes by." The same resident also mentions a lack of bicycle parking and theft issues. Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores an 8 out of 10 overall. For more context, see the Station neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. There is also an AH to go near the station. For schools, Kbs De Spoorzoeker is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda is about a ten-minute walk. The train station itself is a five-minute walk, making commuting straightforward. The municipality of Breda maintains the surrounding public spaces and amenities, you can read more about the municipality of Breda.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Steverink makelaars.
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About Academiesingel 21, Breda
Was €799,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 37% above the neighbourhood average of €582,188, so it was on the high side. However, this apartment has an A energy label and a floor area of 110 m², while the neighbourhood average is 128 m². The price per m² worked out to about €7,264, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,208 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the central location and the monumental building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 72% of homes have label A, so this apartment is in line with the local standard. An A label meant relatively low heating costs and good insulation, which was a plus for a building from 1910.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is named Station for a reason, it is very convenient for train travel.
What is the neighbourhood like for noise?
One resident reports lots of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals, and says the house shakes when a train passes by. The area is very urban (address density 3,529 per km²) and close to the station, so some noise is to be expected.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, a SPAR is 208 metres away, an Aldi is 334 metres, and an AH to go is 387 metres. For a larger shop, a Jumbo is 574 metres away. Daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Kbs De Spoorzoeker at 625 metres, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda (secondary school) is 907 metres away. There are also several other primary and special education schools within a kilometre.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
There were 16 apartments for sale in the Station neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €1,450,000. The median price was €524,000, so this apartment was above the median.
What is the demographic makeup of the neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood has 2,310 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households (1,010 out of 1,525 households). The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old (1,120 people), so it is a young, urban area.
