A bright apartment in the heart of Tilburg
This apartment sits on the second floor of a 1978 portiekflat on Korte Nieuwstraat, right in the middle of Tilburg. The setting is described as central with an unobstructed view, and the home itself feels calm and light. With a floor area of 72 square metres, it is a compact but well laid out home. The asking price of €295,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €364,289. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other apartments in Tilburg.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living space measures 72 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is sold as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €144.66. The property is described as a portiekflat, a typical Dutch walk-up apartment building.
Life in Besterd
Besterd is a neighbourhood with a mix of old and newer housing, and it feels like a real community. Residents across the municipality of Tilburg give their living environment an average score of 7.3, based on 106 reviews. One resident says: "A quiet, well-connected street with ample parking, surrounded by greenery and farmland, perfect for evening walks and a family-friendly lifestyle." Another adds: "Fijne, rustige buurt. Weinig lawaai op straat. Supermarkt, bakker en slager op loopafstand. Naar het centrum 5 minuutjes fietsen." The neighbourhood has around 1,660 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For more on the area, you can read about the Besterd neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, and there are several other options within a short walk, including an AH to go and another PLUS. Basisschool Den Bijstere is just around the corner, and there are more primary schools a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Binnenstad, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Oud Noord is a similar distance. For public transport, the bus stop Tilburg, Interpolis is a couple of streets away, with lines 6, 9, 140, 141, 142, 143, 847 and 849. Tilburg train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is served by the municipality of Tilburg.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €274,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €173,000 to €274,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 49 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin 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 Korte Nieuwstraat 40, Tilburg
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €274,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €364,289, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 72 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is on the second floor of a portiekflat building from 1978.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The heating is provided by block heating, which is a shared system for the building.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €144.66. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building's common facilities.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
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. The low risk suggests that foundation issues are less likely, but it does not guarantee the condition of the property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is in a central location, so some traffic noise may be expected.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 105 metres, which is on your doorstep. There is also an AH to go at 555 metres and another PLUS at 595 metres, both within a short walk. For more options, a SPAR express is at 723 metres and an Albert Heijn at 913 metres.
What schools are in the area?
Basisschool Den Bijstere is the nearest primary school, at 90 metres, just around the corner. Other primary schools include Basisschool De Stappen at 508 metres and Kindercampus Oculus at 601 metres. For secondary education, De Nieuwste School is at 812 metres. The area has a good range of schools within walking distance.
How far is the train station?
Tilburg train station is at 605 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. There are also several bus stops nearby, including Tilburg, Interpolis at 329 metres with lines 6, 9, 140, 141, 142, 143, 847 and 849, and Tilburg, Heuvelring at 458 metres with lines 1, 2, 7 and 8.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Besterd is a neighbourhood with around 1,660 inhabitants. A large share of households are single-person homes, at 63%. Residents across the municipality of Tilburg give their living environment an average score of 7.3, based on 106 reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet, well-connected street with ample parking and greenery.
