A quiet apartment in Ruitersbos
This 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 was a practical home that kept running costs manageable. The last known asking price of €389,000 was 73% below the neighbourhood average of €1,457,719, which was partly because the floor area was 63% smaller than the typical home in Ruitersbos. Compared to other apartments in Breda, this price was on the keen side. This home has not been online since 20 July 2026.
The Ruitersbos neighbourhood
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.
Life on the street
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.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Arsibel Makelaardij.
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About Okeghemlaan 35A, Breda
Was €389,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €389,000 was 73% below the average asking price in Ruitersbos, which was €1,457,719. However, this apartment is also 63% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 243 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. The neighbourhood has 18.8% of homes with label A or better, so this apartment sits above average in terms of efficiency.
How far is the nearest train station?
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.
What schools are near this apartment?
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.
How many homes were for sale in Ruitersbos?
At the time, there were 16 homes for sale in Ruitersbos, with prices ranging from €368,000 to €3,700,000. The median asking price was €1,377,500, so this apartment was at the lower end of the market. In the past year, 35 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €750,300.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
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.
How far are the nearest supermarkets?
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.
