A spacious apartment in the heart of Breda
This apartment on Middellaan 42 sits in the Schorsmolen neighbourhood, right in the centre of Breda. With 170 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, and 175 square metres according to the agent, this is a generous home. The asking price is €750,000, which is 83% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €408,886, making it the most expensive of the 22 homes currently for sale in this area. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €4,286. Compared to other [apartments in Breda], this home is priced at the top of the range.
The home itself
Built in 2003, this apartment is on the third floor and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The home has a volume of 579 cubic metres and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so you own the property outright. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €333. The agent describes the setting as in the centre with a free view. The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient.
The Schorsmolen neighbourhood
Schorsmolen is a lively part of Breda's centre, with a mix of residents and a young population. Of the 3,620 inhabitants, 44% are between 25 and 45 years old, and 77% of households are single-person households. Residents' reviews are mixed, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, sometimes I get bothered by bicycles during a festival or special events, but overall it's fine to live here." Another resident notes: "Lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here. The front door looks like a rubbish dump, nobody cleans it up, the council does nothing about it." A third resident says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 6 years. And I have never had any unpleasant experiences." The average score from these reviews is 5.79 out of 10. For more context, you can read about [the Schorsmolen neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice Stadshart is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and SPAR and Jumbo are a bit further. The nearest primary school, De Singel SO, is on your doorstep, and Kbs De Weerijs is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Schorsmolenstraat is a five-minute walk away with line 2, and the Centrum stop offers lines 2, 4, 5, 176, 370, 371, 373, 374 and 380. The train station Breda is a ten-minute walk. This all falls within [the municipality of Breda].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €667,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €456,000 to €667,000. Regarding address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. The heat stress indication is medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar Sander, Funda, and Huispedia.
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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 Middellaan 42, Breda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €750,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €667,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value. The asking price is also 83% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €408,886, and this home is the most expensive of the 22 homes currently for sale in Schorsmolen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment, built in 2003, is located on the third floor and has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 170 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 175 square metres. The home has a volume of 579 cubic metres and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €333.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is B. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, with label G being the least efficient label. A label B home is reasonably efficient, which means you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The home was built in 2003, and the energy label is a separate fact from the year of construction.
What are the noise levels in this area?
According to address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below the standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. No further details about the foundation are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is low for both the current situation and for 2050. The heat stress indication is medium for both the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from the Klimaateffectatlas and other public sources.
What amenities are nearby?
The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice Stadshart is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and SPAR and Jumbo are a bit further. The nearest primary school, De Singel SO, is on your doorstep, and Kbs De Weerijs is a ten-minute walk. The hospital Amphia Breda is about 2.1 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Schorsmolenstraat is a five-minute walk away and serves line 2. The Centrum stop, a ten-minute walk, offers lines 2, 4, 5, 176, 370, 371, 373, 374 and 380. The train station Breda is about 735 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. These are the nearest stops and station according to the data.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Schorsmolen neighbourhood give an average score of 5.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, sometimes I get bothered by bicycles during a festival or special events, but overall it's fine to live here." Another says: "Lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here. The front door looks like a rubbish dump, nobody cleans it up, the council does nothing about it." A third says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 6 years. And I have never had any unpleasant experiences."
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 46%, from €456,000 to €667,000. The reference dates are 1 January for each year. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value. The asking price is 12% above the current WOZ value of €667,000.
