A bright apartment in Rijen
This apartment on Laagstraat 4V sits in the Vliegende Vennen neighbourhood of Rijen, a village where residents say you have everything you need. The asking price of €425,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €635,917 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,104, while this home asks €4,722 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking for apartments in Gilze en Rijen, this one stands out for its price.
Inside the home
Built in 2005, this ground-floor apartment (portiekflat) spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and a volume of 285 m³. According to the agent, the living area is 90 m², while the BAG registration lists 88 m². The home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Vliegende Vennen
Vliegende Vennen is a neighbourhood of about 3,070 residents, where most homes were built between 1990 and 2010. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." Another notes: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." However, a third resident complains: "The people in the neighbourhood are people who only think about themselves and don't think about the people around them." The neighbourhood recorded 103 crimes in the latest data, which you can interpret as you see fit. For more, see the Vliegende Vennen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Anne Frankplein is on your doorstep, and Boots Apotheek Rijen is just around the corner. For groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools like KBS St. Jozef and Jenaplanbasisschool De Kring are a ten-minute walk. Public transport is convenient: bus stop Rijen, Station is on your doorstep with lines 170, 205, and 206, and Gilze-Rijen train station is just around the corner. The municipality of Gilze en Rijen offers these amenities within easy reach, as described in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €357,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 19% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €259,000 to €357,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, above the norm, and from rail traffic 60 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Roland Jansen Makelaars and listings on Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Laagstraat 4V, Rijen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €357,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 38%, from €259,000 to €357,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms, and spans one floor. The living area is 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 88 m². The home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable energy costs. The home is fully insulated with double glazing, which helps with energy consumption. However, the label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from rail traffic it is 60 dB Lden, also above the norm. Noise from air traffic is 43 dB Lden, below the norm, and from industry 45 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are indications for the area, not a measurement at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
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 property. It gives a general idea of the risk in the vicinity.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from climate data, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl is just around the corner at 405 metres, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both at 582 metres, a couple of streets away. Aldi is at 782 metres, also within walking distance. There are 11 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this apartment?
KBS St. Jozef is a primary school at 618 metres, and Jenaplanbasisschool De Kring is at 652 metres, both about a ten-minute walk. KOC De Brakken is at 912 metres. There are 21 schools within 5 km, including secondary education at a distance of 6.7 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Rijen, Station is on your doorstep at 68 metres, with bus lines 170, 205, and 206. The train station Gilze-Rijen is just around the corner at 112 metres. This makes it easy to travel by public transport.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." Another notes: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." However, a third resident complains about people who "only think about themselves."
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,722, based on the agent's floor area of 90 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,104. So this home is priced higher per square metre, but the total asking price is 33% below the neighbourhood average because the home is smaller.
