A maisonette on a quiet road
This maisonette apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with an unobstructed view. It was part of the Doornbos-Linie neighbourhood in Breda, a district where the average asking price for homes at the time stood at €519,150. At €389,000, this home was priced 25% below that neighbourhood average, which put it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, apartments in Breda typically sell at a different price point, so this one stood out. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1955, this two-floor maisonette offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has a balcony, full ownership, and is heated by a combi boiler with underfloor heating throughout. According to the agent, the insulation included roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation. The monthly homeowners' association fee was €109.
Life in Doornbos-Linie
Doornbos-Linie is a mixed neighbourhood where residents give the wider district an average score of 7.07, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "It can be cosy here but a lot of arguments/problems can arise." Another notes: "Lots of older people live here but I live nicely opposite the shopping centre." The district has a high share of single-person households, at 54%, and a large proportion of homes were built after 2010. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 4,700 people, and the mix of ages and backgrounds is reflected in the reviews. For more on the area, see the Doornbos-Linie neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR express is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Rudolf Steiner School is a couple of streets away, and the Newmancollege is also close by. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk J. van Valkenburg, is a couple of streets away, as is the Medsen Apotheek Doornbos pharmacy. Bus line 1 stops on your doorstep at Breda, Edisonstraat, and Breda railway station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Breda offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Breda.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €320,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 22% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with local trends. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Arsibel Makelaardij and Arsibel Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Edisonstraat 40B, Breda
How did the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €389,000 was 25% below the average asking price of €519,150 for homes in Doornbos-Linie. This made the price relatively low compared with the local market. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €5,102, while this home was listed at €4,371 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 89 m².
What is the layout of this maisonette?
This maisonette apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home also has a balcony. The agent described the setting as a quiet road in a residential area with an unobstructed view.
What was the WOZ value and how did it relate to the asking price?
The WOZ value was €320,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €389,000 was 22% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference reflected the market situation at the time of listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1955, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The climate risk data for this address shows a low risk of pluvial flooding and a low current flood risk. The flood risk is also expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR express is just around the corner at 322 metres, and a Jumbo is 401 metres away. An AH to go is 593 metres away, and a SPAR is 786 metres away. An Albert Heijn is 921 metres away. These distances make daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Rudolf Steiner School, a primary school, is 445 metres away. The Newmancollege, a secondary school, is 463 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Islamitische Basisschool Okba Ibnoe Nafi at 464 metres and Kbs St. Joseph at 548 metres. The nearest childcare is also close by.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 1 stops at Breda, Edisonstraat, just 55 metres from the home. Bus line 2 stops at Breda, Doornboslaan at 288 metres and at Breda, Verviersstraat at 459 metres. Breda railway station is 663 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.07, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "It can be cosy here but a lot of arguments/problems can arise." Another notes: "Lots of older people live here but I live nicely opposite the shopping centre." The reviews reflect a mixed area with both positive and negative experiences.
