Under offer
Vijf Eiken, Gilze en Rijen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hoofdstraat in Rijen has a generous 154 m² of living space, making it noticeably larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. Built in 1928 and with energy label C, it combines character with reasonable efficiency. At €480,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €412,000, but given the extra space, it is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Gilze en Rijen typically sell for around €3,707 per m².
Vijf Eiken is a green, family-oriented part of Rijen. With 98% single-family homes and 58% owner-occupied, it has a settled feel. Two residents reviewed the area: one describes it as "Bosrijk" (wooded) with "good contacts with the neighbourhood", scoring 8.25; another simply says "Very social", giving a 9.14. The average score is 8.7 out of 10. The neighbourhood Vijf Eiken has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65.
For your morning bread, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: KOC De Brakken is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is just beyond that. The municipality Gilze en Rijen also has a train station 2.6 km away, so commuting is feasible.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Brabantstad Makelaardij, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Hoofdstraat 137, Rijen
Very good · 2 residents
A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood
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About Hoofdstraat 137, Rijen
The asking price of €480,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €412,000, but this apartment is also 27% larger than the average home in Vijf Eiken (154 m² vs 121 m²). The average price per m² in the area is €3,707, so the price per m² here works out to about €3,117, which is actually below that average. Given the extra space, the price seems reasonable.
Vijf Eiken is a wooded, quiet neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes and a strong sense of community. Residents describe it as social and green. The area has a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. There are about 1,551 homes, and the neighbourhood has a moderate urban density (1,310 addresses per km²).
The nearest train station is 2.6 km from the home, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. KOC De Brakken is 458 m away, Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is 519 m, KBS St. Jozef is 666 m, and Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is 812 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.6 km away, so a longer commute is needed.
Aldi is just 508 m away, making it the closest option for daily groceries. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 818 m away, and Lidl is 954 m. So you have several choices within a ten-minute walk.
The home has energy label C, which is average for the area, 60% of homes in Vijf Eiken have label C. This means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
Currently, there are 10 homes for sale in Vijf Eiken, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €698,000. The average sold price in the past period was €418,770, and homes typically sold within 30 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vijf Eiken
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