A cosy apartment in the heart of Bergen op Zoom
This apartment on Franciscusberg 7 sits right in the middle of the historic centre of Bergen op Zoom, a setting the agent describes as being in the centre. It is a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up apartment, built in 1977. With an asking price of €225,000, the price is in line with the market when compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, that asking price sits 46% below the average asking price of €419,155 for apartments in Bergen op Zoom.
Inside the home
The apartment spans three floors and includes two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². The home has a sunny terrace of 20 m² facing southeast, and it is located on the first living floor. It comes with double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by block heating. The property is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €260.
Life in the Centrum
The Centrum neighbourhood is home to around 4,040 people, many of whom live alone, with single-person households making up 55% of the total. Residents give the area an average score of 7.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people live in the neighbourhood." Another notes: "There are also plenty of activities in the city." A third review is less positive, mentioning "very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something."
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. RK Basisschool Sancta Maria is also on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Pabst, is a five-minute walk, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops on Van Dedemstraat and Wassenaarstraat, served by lines 360 and 361, are both within a couple of streets away, and Bergen op Zoom train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Bergen op Zoom offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise here is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 50% of properties were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Baas Makelaars.
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About Franciscusberg 7, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €225,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price. That average is €419,155, and this asking price sits 46% below it. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,600, while this home is listed at €4,412 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and contains two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 51 m², while the BAG registration records 53 m². There is a sunny terrace of 20 m² facing southeast. The home is located on the first living floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent, which helps. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and current energy prices.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee is €260. This is a monthly contribution to the homeowners' association, which typically covers shared costs such as building insurance, maintenance of common areas and the building's exterior.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data at area level. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 50% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. RK Basisschool Sancta Maria is on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Pabst, a five-minute walk, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stops on Van Dedemstraat and Wassenaarstraat, both served by lines 360 and 361, are within a couple of streets away. Bergen op Zoom train station is a ten-minute walk from the apartment. The station offers connections to the wider region, though specific destinations and travel times are not stated here.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Centrum neighbourhood an average score of 7.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people live in the neighbourhood." Another notes: "There are also plenty of activities in the city." A third review is less positive, mentioning "very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something."
How many people live in the Centrum neighbourhood?
The Centrum neighbourhood has around 4,040 inhabitants. Single-person households make up 55% of all households, and the average household size is 1.6 people. The age distribution shows 31% of residents are between 25 and 45, 28% between 45 and 65, and 23% are 65 or older.
