A cosy apartment in a diverse neighbourhood
This apartment on Hobokenstraat sits in Wisselaar, a neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. At €285,000, it was the cheapest of the nine homes at the time for sale here and 19% below the average last known asking price of €353,000, a keen entry point into the market. For context, see other apartments in Breda. This home has not been online since 17 August 2026.
Wisselaar: a close-knit, diverse community
One resident describes Wisselaar as 'a cosy neighbourhood with a lot of diversity' where people are genuinely interested in each other's culture. They note that streets are tidy, filled with trees and small canals, and there are large playgrounds with swings and zip lines. The neighbourhood is seen as a deprived area from the outside, but those who live here have a very different view. Based on one review, it's a pleasant place to live with good social cohesion. The Wisselaar neighbourhood has around 4,200 residents, mostly families and couples, with a mix of ages.
Daily life on Hobokenstraat
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Kindcentrum De Wisselaar primary school is on your doorstep, and Basisschool het Noorderlicht is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well served by green spaces, with a park or public garden a couple of streets away. The municipality of Breda offers further amenities within easy reach.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Makelaarsland.
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About Hobokenstraat 399, Breda
Was €285,000 a fair price for this apartment?
At €285,000, this apartment was the cheapest of the nine homes at the time for sale in Wisselaar and 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €353,000. That made it a keenly priced option compared to others on the market. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,749, so for 85 m² you're paying well below that benchmark.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, it's not the most efficient but also not the least.
How is the neighbourhood Wisselaar?
Based on one resident review, Wisselaar is a cosy, diverse neighbourhood with tidy streets, trees, canals and plenty of playgrounds. People are interested in each other's culture and get along well. Safety was mentioned as a point of concern, with some incidents, but the resident felt more police would scare people, they'd prefer a social neighbourhood officer and more camera patrols.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Aldi is 519 m away, Jumbo 591 m, and Albert Heijn 792 m, all within a short walk. For primary schools, Kindcentrum De Wisselaar is 331 m away, Basisschool het Noorderlicht 816 m, and Kbs John F. Kennedy 850 m. Secondary school Newmancollege is 1.2 km away.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.4 km from the apartment. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The exact station was not named in the listing.
What is the urbanity level of the area?
Wisselaar has an address density of 1,823 per km², which puts it at urbanity level 2, strongly urban but not the very highest. You'll have plenty of amenities nearby without the hustle of a city centre.
