A waterside apartment with a story
This apartment on the Maastrichtseweg sits right on the water in De Bossche Pad, a quiet corner of 's-Hertogenbosch where the streets feel calm and the views stay open. Built in 1924, it carries the character of an older building, yet the energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €495,000 is the highest of the three homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 15% above the average asking price of €431,667 for the area. For context, [apartments in Den Bosch]( /koopwoningen/s-hertogenbosch/appartementen/) vary widely, but this one stands out for its setting.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a portiekflat, or gallery apartment, on the first floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over a single level. The living area is listed at 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home comes with a French balcony and a parking space, and it is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and there is a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €189.67.
Life in De Bossche Pad
De Bossche Pad is a small neighbourhood with about 545 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on 37 reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful, safe. Very close to the Maasdijk and the floodplains. Sufficient facilities in the village. Within 20 minutes by bike to the centre of Den Bosch. Cosy village where a lot is organised." Another notes: "Nice mix of people, with a few exceptions who don't want to and can't adapt." A third review is less positive, mentioning "Islamic neighbourhood, few Dutch people" and adding a remark about groups forming. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically, and they are based on a limited number of voices. For a closer look at [the De Bossche Pad neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-bossche-pad-s-hertogenbosch/), the local housing market shows that all homes here were built before 1945, and the average asking price per m² is €7,275.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest GP, Fonkelzorg Den Bosch, locatie Antonius, is just around the corner, and the Alphega Apotheek Cleij is a couple of streets away. For groceries, a Jumbo is a ten-minute walk, and a Coop is also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, KC Het IJzeren Kind, is about 1.8 km away. Public transport is close: bus line 3 stops at 's-Hertogenbosch, Sluis 0, on your doorstep, and line 70 at Hinthamereinde is just around the corner. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch Oost is about 1.4 km away. The wider [municipality of Den Bosch]( /gemeente/s-hertogenbosch/) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €353,000, based on the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 40% above this WOZ value, a precomputed comparison. Over the past year, the WOZ value rose from €317,000 in 2024 to €353,000 in 2025. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with notes mentioning the 1924 construction on peat soil and that 85% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and the heat stress indication is low for now, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Boumij Makelaars and Boumij Makelaars on Funda.
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About Maastrichtseweg 21A, 'S-Hertogenbosch
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €495,000, while the WOZ value is €353,000, based on the reference date 2025-01-01. This means the asking price is 40% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it increased from €317,000 in 2024 to €353,000 in 2025. The comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat on the first floor with three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home includes a French balcony and a parking space. It is offered in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €189.67.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The label does not indicate the structural condition of the building, but it does suggest that energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF and other public sources. The notes mention that the building was constructed in 1924 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 85% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and describe the general area, not the specific soundproofing of this apartment.
What is the flood risk for this location?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that the current flood risk is elevated, while the pluvial flooding risk from heavy rain is medium. By 2050, the flood risk is projected to be medium, and the heat stress risk is currently low but expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are two Jumbo stores, both about 780 metres away, and a Coop at about 880 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km away. These distances mean you can walk to the closest Jumbo in about ten minutes. The exact walking times depend on your pace, but the options are within a reasonable distance for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is 's-Hertogenbosch, Sluis 0, about 146 metres away, served by bus line 3. Another stop, 's-Hertogenbosch, Hinthamereinde, is about 256 metres away and served by line 70. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch Oost is about 1.4 km away. These connections provide access to the wider region, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Bossche Pad is a small neighbourhood with about 545 residents, and the average household size is 1.8. About 52% of households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on 37 reviews, but this score reflects the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. The reviews mention a mix of positive and negative experiences.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
Currently, there are three homes for sale in De Bossche Pad, with asking prices ranging from €375,000 to €495,000. The average asking price is €431,667, and the median is €425,000. The average asking price per m² is €7,275, based on an average living area of 59 m². This apartment is the most expensive of the three currently listed.
