Het Zand, Den Bosch
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Korte Havenstraat sits right in the lively centre of Den Bosch, with the market square and the Dommel just a stroll away. Built in 2003, it offers 101 m² of well-laid-out living space with an energy label B, so heating costs are manageable. The asking price of €525,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen buy compared to other apartments in Den Bosch.
Het Zand is the historic heart of Den Bosch, a dense urban area with a very strong city centre feel (address density 3,851 addresses per km²). Most homes are pre-war, but this apartment is a modern exception. The population is young, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person (1,180 out of 1,555). There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about city living than suburban quiet. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes (752 total), which is typical for a busy city centre. For a closer look at the area, check out the Het Zand neighbourhood.
Your daily routine is wonderfully compact. For your morning coffee, AH to go is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a bit further out, the nearest, OBS De Koningslinde, is about a ten-minute walk, but for secondary education you have several options within a short cycle. The train station is a five-minute walk, making commutes to Utrecht or Eindhoven easy. The municipality of Den Bosch offers a rich cultural scene, with restaurants and the library all within walking distance. Discover more about the municipality of Den Bosch.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Viermakelaars. The agent has published full details, so you can get a clear picture of the property.
Details of this home
Korte Havenstraat 18, 'S-Hertogenbosch
Data from Het Zand
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About Korte Havenstraat 18, 'S-Hertogenbosch
The asking price of €525,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in Het Zand (€656,886) and very close to the median asking price of €529,500. Given that similar apartments in the neighbourhood sell for an average of €574,327, this price looks keen, especially for a modern, energy-efficient home in the city centre.
Den Bosch train station is 500 metres away, about a five-minute walk. From there you can reach Utrecht in around 30 minutes and Eindhoven in about 20 minutes. The station also connects to Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Het Zand is very popular with young professionals, nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most live alone. The area is packed with restaurants, bars and shops, and the city centre is literally on your doorstep. The high address density means it's lively, but the apartment's modern build offers good sound insulation.
Yes, you have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. AH to go is 193 metres away, Jumbo is 209 metres, and Albert Heijn is 270 metres. For a bigger shop, another Albert Heijn is 415 metres away. All are easily reached on foot.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good for a home built in 2003. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older homes. In Het Zand, about 33% of homes have label A, so this is slightly above average for the neighbourhood.
Het Zand has a total of 752 reported crimes, which is high, but typical for a busy city centre. The area is lively, with many people around day and night. The apartment itself is in a modern building, which often provides better security than older properties.
The nearest primary school is OBS De Koningslinde, about 3 km away, a ten-minute cycle or short bus ride. Other primary schools like KC Het IJzeren Kind and Basisschool Het Molenven are similarly distant. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 km away, a 15-minute walk.
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