A quiet apartment in Ruitersbos
This apartment on Okeghemlaan sits in a leafy part of Breda, with a calm, residential feel. At 89 m² and built in 1958, it has a classic layout with an energy label C. The last known asking price of €368,000 was 75% below the neighbourhood average of €1,457,719, making it the cheapest of the 16 homes at the time for sale in Ruitersbos, a keen price compared to the rest of the market. For context, apartments in Breda typically sell for less than the large family homes that dominate this area. This home has not been online since 14 July 2026.
The Ruitersbos neighbourhood
Ruitersbos is a well-established residential area with a mix of ages: about a third of residents are 65 or older, and a quarter are between 45 and 65. It's a quiet, green part of town, with a park just a five-minute walk away. Most homes are owner-occupied (63%), and the housing stock is split almost evenly between terraced houses and apartments. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data paints a picture of a settled, mature community. The Ruitersbos neighbourhood has a strong sense of space and greenery.
Life on the street
For daily errands, you have an Aldi about a ten-minute walk away and an Albert Heijn just a bit further. The nearest primary school, Dr. De Visserschool, is a five-minute walk, and the Mencia de Mendoza Lyceum secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. A GP is 1.2 km away, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The area is well served by local amenities without being busy. The municipality of Breda maintains the surrounding parks and public spaces well.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Willems Makelaars. The listing was available on Funda and other platforms.
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About Okeghemlaan 19B, Breda
Was €368,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €368,000 was 75% below the neighbourhood average of €1,457,719, making it the cheapest home at the time for sale in Ruitersbos. However, the average home here was much larger (243 m²), so the price per square metre was actually €4,134, which was below the neighbourhood average of €5,795 per m². Given the size and energy label C, the price was keen compared to other listings in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label C. This means it has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but not the highest standards. In Ruitersbos, 31.3% of homes have label C, while 25% have a lower label (D or worse).
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away from the apartment. That's about a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride.
What schools are nearby?
Within a ten-minute walk you have Dr. De Visserschool (primary, 361 m) and Kbs Petrus & Paulus (primary, 784 m). For secondary education, the Mencia de Mendoza Lyceum is 837 m away. There are also several other schools within 5 km, including Montessori and special education options.
What supermarkets are close by?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at 782 m, about a ten-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is 846 m away, also within walking distance. A third Albert Heijn is 1.2 km away, and there is a SPAR at 1.4 km. For daily groceries, you have good options nearby.
How is the neighbourhood for families?
Ruitersbos has a mix of households: 290 with children and 360 without. About 12.5% of residents are under 15, and 27% are 65 or older. The area is quiet and green, with a park nearby. It's a settled neighbourhood, popular with older residents and families alike.
What is the crime rate in Ruitersbos?
In the most recent data, there were 144 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's relatively low for an urban area with an address density of 1,821 per km². The area feels safe and residential.
