A grand apartment in the heart of Breda
This double upper apartment on Haagdijk sits right in the middle of Breda, in the Schorsmolen neighbourhood. It is a home with real presence, a 19th-century building from 1882 that stands out in this part of town. With a living area of 153 m², it is a substantial home, and the asking price of €675,000 is in line with the market. For context, that is well above the average for apartments in Breda, but this is no ordinary apartment.
A home with nine rooms
The apartment spans two floors and offers nine rooms in total, including seven bedrooms and one bathroom. The living space is generous, and the property also includes a volume of 459 m³. It is a full ownership (volle eigendom) home, heated by a central heating boiler. The agent describes it as a double upper house, located on the first living floor, right in the centre. It has been listed since September 2026.
Life in Schorsmolen
Schorsmolen is a lively, central neighbourhood, and the reviews reflect that mix. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, sometimes I get bothered by bicycles during a festival or special events, but overall it's fine to live here." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood", adding: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 6 years. And I have never had any unpleasant experiences." A third resident is less positive, mentioning "lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here." Based on three reviews, the average score is 5.79 out of 10. The neighbourhood is home to around 3,620 people, and it is a young area, with 44% of residents aged between 25 and 45. For more on the area, see the Schorsmolen neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are all close by. Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away. Kbs De Weerijs primary school is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Stadshart is just around the corner, with BENU Apotheek Breda Centrum nearby. Bus stops on Nieuwe Haagdijk and Schorsmolenstraat are just around the corner, served by line 2, and Fellenoordstraat a couple of streets away offers lines 2, 370, 371, 373 and 380. Breda train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Breda.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €519,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 30% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €339,000 to €519,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zuyderleven Makelaars.
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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 Haagdijk 249A, Breda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €675,000 is 30% above the WOZ value of €519,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 53%, from €339,000 to €519,000.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this double upper apartment has nine rooms in total, including seven bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors and has a volume of 459 m³. The living area is 153 m², which is 112% larger than the neighbourhood average of 72 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is F. Label F is one of the least efficient labels, so expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1882, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on public risk data at address level, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, in 1882, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 34 dB and aircraft noise is 25 dB, both below their respective norms. These are indications at area level from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Ekoplaza is on your doorstep at 160 metres, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 195 metres. A Coop is 575 metres away. For schools, Kbs De Weerijs primary school is 337 metres away, and De Singel SO is 410 metres away. There are 42 supermarkets and 71 schools within 5 km.
How far is the nearest public transport stop?
The nearest bus stops are on Nieuwe Haagdijk at 140 metres and Schorsmolenstraat at 154 metres, both served by line 2. Fellenoordstraat at 268 metres offers lines 2, 370, 371, 373 and 380. Breda train station is 1,279 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Schorsmolen?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.79 out of 10. One resident says the neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, while another describes it as quiet with no unpleasant experiences in six years. A third resident mentions drug addicts and homeless people hanging around, and says the council does nothing about it.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,412, based on the agent's listed living area of 153 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,037. The asking price of €675,000 is 93% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €349,135, but the home is also much larger than the average of 72 m².
