Ruitersbos, Breda
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Okeghemlaan sits in a leafy part of Breda, with a calm atmosphere that makes coming home feel like a retreat. At 89 m² and with an energy label B, it is a practical home that keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €389,000 is 73% below the neighbourhood average of €1,457,719, which is partly because the floor area is 63% smaller than the typical home in Ruitersbos. Compared to other apartments in Breda, this price is on the keen side.
Ruitersbos is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents. About 36% of the population is 65 or older, and a quarter are between 45 and 65. The housing stock is split almost evenly between flats and houses, and 63% of homes are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its green spaces and quiet streets. The Ruitersbos neighbourhood has a strong urban feel with an address density of 1,821 per km².
For daily groceries, you have an Aldi just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. 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 park or public garden is just around the corner, and a restaurant is also within a five-minute walk. The municipality of Breda offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Arsibel Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Okeghemlaan 35A, Breda
Data from Ruitersbos
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37 within 5 km
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About Okeghemlaan 35A, Breda
The asking price of €389,000 is 73% below the average asking price in Ruitersbos, which is €1,457,719. However, this apartment is also 63% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 243 m². Given the size and energy label B, the price is in line with what you would expect for a well-maintained apartment in this area.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower, but it is not as efficient as an A or A+ label. The neighbourhood has 18.8% of homes with label A or better, so this apartment sits above average in terms of efficiency.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities, though you would need a bike or car for the last leg.
The closest primary school is Dr. De Visserschool, just 332 m away, so a short walk. For secondary education, the Mencia de Mendoza Lyceum is 856 m away, about a ten-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a kilometre, including a special secondary school.
Currently, there are 16 homes for sale in Ruitersbos, with prices ranging from €368,000 to €3,700,000. The median asking price is €1,377,500, so this apartment is at the lower end of the market. In the past year, 35 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €750,300.
Ruitersbos has a mix of households: about 23% are families with children, 28% are couples without children, and 41% are single-person households. The area has a calm, residential feel with plenty of green space nearby. The average household size is 2.0, which is typical for an urban neighbourhood.
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at 844 m, about a ten-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is 882 m away, also within walking distance. For more variety, there are several other supermarkets within 1.5 km, including a SPAR.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ruitersbos