A calm spot in the centre of Bergen
This ground-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the centre of Bergen, with an open view. Built in 1994, it is one of the smaller homes in the Van Reenen neighbourhood, yet it stands out for its price. At €750,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €1,887,083, and it is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale here. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,684, while this home asks €6,696 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Bergen (Noord-Holland)]( /koopwoningen/bergen-nh/appartementen/ ), this one is notably affordable.
The home itself
The apartment has 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 112 m², with a volume of 371 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 29 m² facing southwest, and a parking space is included. The property is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, which fits with its energy label A, an efficient label.
The Van Reenen neighbourhood
Van Reenen is a small neighbourhood with about 580 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, and the homes here tend to be larger and more expensive than this apartment. Residents of the municipality of Bergen give their living environment an average score of 7.69, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Wonderful living near dunes, sea, polder, forest." Another mentions: "Friendly neighbours who want the best for each other." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. For more on [the Van Reenen neighbourhood]( /buurt/van-reenen-bergen-nh/ ), the local character is quiet and green, with the dunes and sea close by.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Aldi and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Protestant-Christelijke Basisschool Willem-Alexan is a five-minute walk, and the Bosschool is just beyond that. The nearest GP, De Bergense Huisartsen Praktijk 5, is a ten-minute walk, and the Bergense Service Apotheek is nearby. Bus stops at Komlaan, Luiveland and Plein are all within a five-minute walk, served by lines 410, 606, 166 and 866. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 4.9 km away. For a broader view of the area, [the municipality of Bergen (Noord-Holland)]( /gemeente/bergen-nh/ ) offers dunes, forest and the sea within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €738,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 23%, from €600,000 to €738,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 36 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vlieg Makelaars and other listings. The agent is Vlieg Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Breelaan 53B, Bergen (Nh)
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €750,000 is 60% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,887,083. It is also the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in Van Reenen. Per square metre, the price is €6,696, compared with the neighbourhood average of €10,684 per m². The price verdict is keen, meaning it is low relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has 3 rooms in total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 112 m², and the volume is 371 m³. There is a rear garden of 29 m² facing southwest, and a parking space is included. The property is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €738,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 23%, from €600,000 in 2020 to €738,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address has a low foundation risk indication, with sandy soil. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from air traffic 36 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Aldi and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. The Protestant-Christelijke Basisschool Willem-Alexan is a five-minute walk, and the Bosschool is slightly further. The nearest GP, De Bergense Huisartsen Praktijk 5, is a ten-minute walk, and the Bergense Service Apotheek is nearby. Bus stops at Komlaan, Luiveland and Plein are all within a five-minute walk.
What is the Van Reenen neighbourhood like?
Van Reenen is a small neighbourhood with about 580 residents, and a large share are 65 or older. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, and homes here tend to be larger and more expensive than this apartment. Residents of the municipality of Bergen give their living environment an average score of 7.69, based on six reviews, though this reflects the wider municipality rather than this neighbourhood specifically.
How is public transport from this home?
There are several bus stops within a five-minute walk. Bergen, Komlaan is served by line 410, Bergen, Luiveland by lines 410 and 606, and Bergen, Plein by lines 166, 410 and 866. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 4.9 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home is fully insulated. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels, though the exact costs are not stated. The label does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
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