A compact apartment in the heart of Breda
This apartment on Houtmarkt 60 sits right in the middle of the City neighbourhood, the bustling core of Breda. With the market square, shops and restaurants all around, you are at the centre of everything the town has to offer. The last known asking price of €250,000 was 82% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,411,903, which put it on the low side compared with other [apartments in Breda]. This home has not been online since 17 September 2026.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1978 and has an energy label C. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 46 m², which is 63% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 125 m². The listing did not provide further details about the layout, rooms or installations.
The City neighbourhood
Life in the City neighbourhood revolves around the historic centre, with its narrow streets, monuments and lively squares. The area is home to around 2,730 people, and most households consist of a single person. Residents of the district of Breda centrum give their surroundings an average score of 7.06 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "beautiful neighbourhood" with "good experiences", while another mentions "lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here" and complains that "the front door looks like a rubbish dump". A third resident notes that there is "not enough bicycle parking" and that "often there is (bulky) waste around the containers". The reviews paint a mixed picture of a lively but sometimes gritty urban environment. For a closer look at [the City neighbourhood], the figures and reviews give a sense of what to expect.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. Albert Heijn and Coop are both just around the corner, with a couple more supermarkets a short walk away. For schools, De Singel SO is a ten-minute walk, and Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Stadthart is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Motké-Poels BV is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well served: the bus stop Breda, Centrum is on your doorstep with lines 2, 4, 5, 176, 370, 371, 373, 374 and 380, and Breda train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Breda offers all the facilities you would expect from a city of this size.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 34 dB Lden and from air traffic 25 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Steverink 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 Houtmarkt 60, Breda
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €250,000. This was 82% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,411,903. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 46 m², was €5,435. The neighbourhood average price per square metre was €5,270.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 46 m². This is 63% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 125 m². The listing did not provide further details about the layout, rooms or installations.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home has a moderate energy performance. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: 29.4% of homes have label A+ or better, 35.3% have label A, and 17.6% have label C. Expect energy costs in line with a label C home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is also low, both currently and for 2050.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 34 dB Lden and from air traffic 25 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 122 metres, and Coop is at 139 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 348 metres, and there are two SPAR stores within 554 metres. In total, there are 44 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Singel SO, a special education school, is 650 metres away. Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum, a secondary school, is at 716 metres. Nutsbasisschool Boeimeer is a primary school at 816 metres, and Montessori + locatie Breda is at 911 metres. There are 70 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The bus stop Breda, Centrum is on your doorstep at 110 metres, with lines 2, 4, 5, 176, 370, 371, 373, 374 and 380. Breda, Vlaszak is at 397 metres with more lines. Breda train station is at 1,014 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district of Breda centrum give their surroundings an average score of 7.06 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood" with "good experiences", while another mentions drug addicts and homeless people, and a third complains about bicycle parking and noise at night.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The City neighbourhood has around 2,730 residents. Most households are single-person households, at 72%, and the average household size is 1.3. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, at 43%, followed by 15 to 25 years at 29%. Only 5% of households have children.
