A classic apartment on Edisonstraat
This apartment on Edisonstraat sits in a lively part of Breda, with a practical layout across 85 m². Built in 1955 and carrying an energy label C, it offers a solid base for someone looking to put their own stamp on a home. The last known asking price of €395,000 was keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €454,281, making it a fair entry point for apartments in Breda. This home has not been online since 7 September 2026.
The Doornbos-Linie neighbourhood
Doornbos-Linie is a dense urban area with a mix of pre-war and newer housing. Around half the homes are single-family, and a third are owner-occupied. The population is young, with many 25-to-45-year-olds and a fair number of students. One resident describes it as "a decent neighbourhood overall, but around the shops it can sometimes be unsafe." The same resident notes that "there are sometimes characters who find girls a bit too interesting." This is based on a single review, so it's one perspective on the Doornbos-Linie neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, you have a SPAR express just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. An Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close: the Rudolf Steiner School and Islamitische Basisschool Okba Ibnoe Nafi are both within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Newmancollege is also just around the corner. The train station is a twenty-minute walk, and a GP and a restaurant are both on your doorstep. The municipality of Breda (the municipality of Breda) keeps the city well connected.
When this home was still on the market,
At present the home was listed through several channels, including Zagers makelaars-taxateurs o.z. and Zagers makelaars-taxateurs o.z..
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About Edisonstraat 30B, Breda
Was €395,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €395,000 was below the neighbourhood average of €454,281 and the median of €410,000. Given the 85 m² floor area, the price per m² worked out to about €4,647, which was slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,828. So it was priced keenly compared to other homes at the time for sale in Doornbos-Linie.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though older buildings from 1955 may need some attention to insulation. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label A+ or better, while 22% are D or lower.
How safe is the Doornbos-Linie neighbourhood?
One resident gave the neighbourhood a score of 6.13 out of 10, calling it 'decent overall' but noting that around the shops it can sometimes feel unsafe, particularly for women. The total number of reported crimes in the area is 302, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of about 4,700 residents. It's worth being aware of this if safety is a priority.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest train station is 2 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The address density of 3,058 addresses per km² indicates a very strong urban area with good connectivity.
What schools are near this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Rudolf Steiner School (462 m), Islamitische Basisschool Okba Ibnoe Nafi (476 m), Kbs St. Joseph (514 m), and Kbs De Spoorzoeker (644 m). For secondary education, Newmancollege is just 497 m away. All are within a five to ten-minute walk.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time there were 16 apartments and houses for sale in Doornbos-Linie, with prices ranging from €320,000 to €775,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 38 days, which is fairly quick, suggesting decent demand.
What is the typical buyer profile in this area?
The neighbourhood has a young population, with many 25-to-45-year-olds (1,805 residents) and a high proportion of single-person households (1,405 out of 2,660 households). Only 560 households have children. This suggests a mix of young professionals and students.
