West 2, Dongen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Frans Halsstraat sits in a well-kept part of Dongen, built in 2006 and with an A energy label. The 83 m² floor area is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average, which means a more compact layout. The asking price of €375,000 is in line with the market, given that similar apartments in Dongen sell for a median of €374,000.
West 2 is a residential area with mostly families and a mix of ages. The neighbourhood has 3,620 residents, with a high proportion of couples with children. One resident describes it as "Cosy but with a lot of crime", though the total of 76 recorded crimes in the area is moderate. The housing stock is dominated by single-family homes (86%), and 70% are owner-occupied. For more context, see the West 2 neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools are on your doorstep: Basisschool De Vlinderboom and Basisschool Westerkim, both within a couple of streets away. Secondary school Cambreur College is a ten-minute walk. A GP is also within walking distance. The area falls under the municipality of Dongen, which manages local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van den Bosch makelaars.
Details of this home
Frans Halsstraat 82, Dongen
Good · 1 resident
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About Frans Halsstraat 82, Dongen
The asking price of €375,000 is very close to the neighbourhood median of €374,000 and the average of €377,667. Given that homes in West 2 sell in about 18 days on average, the market is active. The apartment is 32% smaller than the typical home in the area, which is reflected in the price per m² of around €4,518, higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,112 per m², but that's expected for a smaller, modern unit.
West 2 is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. About 35% of households have children, and 32% are couples without children. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel (address density 1,420 per km²). One resident review gives it a 7.88 out of 10, calling it "Cosy but with a lot of crime." The crime rate is 76 incidents total, which is moderate for a neighbourhood of this size.
The nearest train station is 7.1 km away, so you would need a car or bus to reach it. The area is not well served by rail, but bus connections are available within the neighbourhood.
Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Basisschool De Vlinderboom (118 m) and Basisschool Westerkim (123 m). A third primary, Heilig Hart, is about 841 m away. For secondary education, Cambreur College is 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk.
Lidl is just around the corner at 654 m. Jumbo and Albert Heijn are both about 1.3,1.4 km away, a ten-minute walk. Aldi and Nettorama are a bit further at 1.5 and 2 km respectively.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 14.3% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point. You can expect relatively low heating costs.
Homes in West 2 sell in an average of 18 days, which is quite fast. This suggests a healthy demand. The apartment has been on the market for an unknown period, but given the market pace, it may not last long.
6 homes in the neighbourhood West 2