Gageldonk-West, Bergen op Zoom
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Balsebaan sits in Gageldonk-West, a busy multicultural neighbourhood where a lot is being built. At €279,000 it is the cheapest of the 15 homes currently for sale in the area, and 23% below the average asking price of €364,000, a keen price for a starter home. For more context, see apartments in Bergen op Zoom.
Gageldonk-West is a densely populated area (over 2,900 addresses per km²) with a mix of families and singles. Two residents have shared their views: one says "Because too many nationalities live together who don't want to adapt to the Dutch, it's a neighbourhood with many problems"; another describes it as "a busy multicultural neighbourhood. A lot is being built." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war homes (36%) and a significant share of energy labels D or lower (40%). Learn more about the neighbourhood Gageldonk-West.
For groceries you have Albert Heijn and Aldi just around the corner, and Ekoplaza, Jumbo and Lidl a couple of streets away. Primary schools are also close: Kindcentrum Kiemkade and RK Basisschool Sancta Maria are both a five-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Bergen op Zoom offers further amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Buuron & Kuipers Makelaars Taxateurs B.V. and Funda. The energy label is C, and the property was built in 1910.
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Balsebaan 8, Bergen Op Zoom
Fair · 2 residents
Because too many nationalities live together who don't want to adapt to the Dutch, it's a neighbourhood with many problems
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a busy multicultural neighbourhood. A lot is being built.
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About Balsebaan 8, Bergen Op Zoom
At €279,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Gageldonk-West and 23% below the neighbourhood average of €364,000. However, the floor area of 73 m² is 39% smaller than the average of 120 m² in the area. So the price reflects the compact size, making it a relatively affordable entry point into the neighbourhood.
Gageldonk-West is a busy, multicultural area with a high population density. Residents have mixed opinions: one mentions problems due to many nationalities not adapting, while another sees it as a lively neighbourhood with ongoing construction. The area has a mix of families and singles, and a significant number of pre-war homes.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to nearby cities.
Several supermarkets are within walking distance: Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner (about 400 m), and Ekoplaza, Jumbo and Lidl are a couple of streets away. Primary schools like Kindcentrum Kiemkade and RK Basisschool Sancta Maria are about 500 m away, and secondary education is about 0.9 km.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (1910). It means the home has reasonable insulation but may not be as efficient as modern builds.
Currently, there are 15 homes for sale in Gageldonk-West, with prices ranging from €279,000 to €489,000. The average asking price is €364,000, and the average floor area is 120 m². This apartment is the smallest and cheapest available.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gageldonk-West