Grotestraat 159
Centrum, Waalwijk
AreaA classic upper floor flat on the Grotestraat
This 1920s upper floor apartment sits right in the middle of Waalwijk's Centrum, where the streets are busy with shops and everyday life. It is a home with real character, spread over two floors and offering around 100 square metres of living space according to the agent. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €543,108. That puts it well below the going rate for apartments in Waalwijk.
Inside the home
The flat has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms, and is laid out over two floors. It is a bovenwoning, so you live on the upper levels of the building. The agent lists the living area at 100 square metres, while the BAG registration records 86 square metres. The home dates from 1920 and carries energy label G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in Centrum
Centrum is a compact neighbourhood where almost half of all households are single people and a third of residents are 65 or older. Residents are remarkably positive, giving the area an average score of 9.38 out of 10 based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", while another simply calls it "super". The neighbourhood has around 4,780 inhabitants, and the mix of ages gives it a lively, settled feel. For more on what the area is like, have a look at the Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are all close by. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Nettorama a couple of streets away, and the GP practice on van Coothstraat is on your doorstep. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Besoyen, is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital is a couple of streets away too. Bus stops at De Els and Margrietstraat are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 208, 223, 136 and 174. The nearest train station, Tilburg Reeshof, is about 14 kilometres away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Waalwijk.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €315,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 5% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €190,000 to €315,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while industrial noise is below it. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated too, with a medium flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including on Vastgoed Nederland. The listing has been online since 4 September 2026.
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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 Grotestraat 159, Waalwijk
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €315,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €300,000 is 5% below that WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms including three bedrooms, spread over two floors. It is an upper floor apartment, so you live on the upper levels of the building. The agent lists the living area at 100 square metres, while the BAG registration records 86 square metres.
What does energy label G mean for this home?
Energy label G is the least efficient label on the scale, so you should expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The home dates from 1920, which is a fact about its age rather than a statement about its condition. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level public data. The home was built in 1920 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
How do residents rate the Centrum neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 9.38 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", another calls it "super", and a third says "fine". The reviews reflect the experience of a small number of residents.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 387 metres, with Nettorama a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Besoyen, is about 556 metres away, and the GP practice on van Coothstraat is at 170 metres. The hospital is about 660 metres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Waalwijk, De Els at about 260 metres, served by lines 208 and 223. Waalwijk, Margrietstraat is at 410 metres with lines 136 and 174. The nearest train station is Tilburg Reeshof, about 14 kilometres away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €190,000 to €315,000. The value increased each year except for a small dip in 2023, when it went from €225,000 to €220,000, before rising again to €290,000 in 2024 and €315,000 in 2025.
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Centrum is €543,108, with a median of €459,000. The asking price for this apartment is 45% below that neighbourhood average. Prices range from €259,000 to €1,695,000 across the 37 homes currently available.
