Valkenberg, Breda
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Boschstraat sits right in the lively centre of Breda, with the park and all city amenities on your doorstep. At 53 m² it is compact, but the energy label A and recent build year (2008) mean low running costs. The asking price of €225,000 is 60% below the neighbourhood average of €568,000, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Breda vary widely in size and price.
Valkenberg is the neighbourhood around the city park of the same name. It is densely built and very urban, with mostly small households, 53% are single-person. The area has a young feel: over a third of residents are between 25 and 45. There are few families with children (7% of households). The neighbourhood has a high turnover of homes for sale, with 26 sold in the reference period. The Valkenberg neighbourhood is popular for its central location and green park.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner. A second SPAR and an Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and Kbs St. Joseph (primary) is about the same distance. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the park is on your doorstep. The municipality of Breda offers a compact city centre with all amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Kin Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Boschstraat 49C, Breda
Data from Valkenberg
Data from Valkenberg
44 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Boschstraat 49C, Breda
The asking price is 60% below the average asking price in Valkenberg (€568,000), but the apartment is also 58% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 125 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a 53 m² apartment in this area.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The neighbourhood has 20% of homes with label A, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones.
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at just 59 metres from the front door, literally on your doorstep. There are also two other supermarkets within a five-minute walk: another SPAR at 451 metres and an Albert Heijn at 490 metres.
Within a ten-minute walk you have both primary and secondary schools. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda (secondary) is 492 metres away, and Kbs St. Joseph (primary) is 554 metres. Several other schools are within 1 km.
Breda central station is 1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other cities by train.
Valkenberg is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a young population, many single-person households, and a lively atmosphere thanks to the park and city centre. The area has a mix of historic and modern buildings.
At 53 m² and with one bedroom (not specified but typical for this size), it is compact. The neighbourhood has few families (7% of households have children), so it is more suited to singles or couples who want to live in the centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valkenberg