A bright apartment by the water
This apartment on Houtwolplantsoen 274 sits in Slotjes-West, a neighbourhood in Oosterhout where the streets are lined with greenery and the water is close by. Built in 1994, the home is on the third floor of a portiekflat and offers a free view over the surroundings. The asking price is €449,000. For context, apartments in Oosterhout are part of a market where the average asking price for all homes in Slotjes-West is €485,500.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over the third floor. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €230.
Life in Slotjes-West
The Slotjes-West neighbourhood is home to about 2,155 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents of the district of Slotjes give their living environment an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Good accessibility, quite a lot in the neighbourhood, but more control would be welcome." Another notes: "Fine neighbourhood, still a clear boundary between social housing and owner-occupied homes. Area with mostly older children. Close to the centre and the motorway." The same resident mentions that new construction has brought improvements but also that some greenery has been lost.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk C.H.G. Joosen, is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek De Beiaard is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with another Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a bit further. Bus stop De Warande is on your doorstep, with lines 226 and 372, and the Slotlaan stop offers lines 205, 370 and 380. The nearest train station is Breda, about 6.5 km away. The municipality of Oosterhout provides the wider context for these facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €372,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €272,000 to €372,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 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 Biemans Makelaardij | NVM - Qualis.
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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 Houtwolplantsoen 274, Oosterhout (Nb)
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price for this apartment is €449,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 91 m², is €4,934. The average asking price for homes in Slotjes-West is €485,500, but this figure covers all property types, not just apartments.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the third floor of a portiekflat. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €230. This fee is paid by the owner of the apartment and covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, such as maintenance and insurance.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, according to the available data, the risk of foundation problems in this area is considered low.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the risk of flooding and heat stress?
The pluvial flooding indication for this address is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water nuisance during heavy rain. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 774 metres away. There is another Jumbo at about 1.1 km, and an Albert Heijn at about 1.2 km. A Lidl is also within about 1.3 km. These distances mean the daily grocery shopping is within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is Kbs Helder Camara, about 3.3 km away, with 399 pupils. Kindcentrum de Achthoek is at about 3.4 km, and Openbare Basisschool De Springplank at about 3.6 km. These are the closest options, though the distances are a bit further than the neighbourhood average.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Oosterhout, De Warande, about 149 metres away, with bus lines 226 and 372. The Slotlaan stop, at about 777 metres, offers lines 205, 370 and 380. The nearest train station is Breda, about 6.5 km away, which provides national rail connections.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district of Slotjes give their living environment an average score of 7.71, based on three reviews. One resident mentions good accessibility and a lot within reach, while another notes a clear boundary between social housing and owner-occupied homes, and mentions nuisance from fatbikers in Lukwelpark. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.
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