A quiet spot in Ruitersbos
This apartment on Okeghemlaan 5B sits in Ruitersbos, a leafy part of Breda where the streets are calm and the trees are tall. The home was a portiekflat on the third floor, built in 1954, and it was offered for €375,000. That asking price was 77% below the average last known asking price of €1,665,643 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood, and it was the cheapest of the 14 homes on the market here. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,248, while this home came in at €4,630 per m². If you were looking at [apartments in Breda]( /koopwoningen/breda/appartementen/ ), this one stood out for its price. This home has not been online since 29 September 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 81 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume was 268 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the third floor. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property was freehold, and the homeowners' association fee was €218.36 per month. The agent described the setting as a quiet road in a wooded area within a residential neighbourhood.
Life in Ruitersbos
Ruitersbos is a residential area with a mix of housing, and it feels established and settled. The neighbourhood has about 2,560 residents, and a notable share of them are older: 36% are 65 or over. Residents of the wider district, which includes Boeimeer, give their living environment an average score of 8.21 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "A very nice neighbourhood with lovely people and a cosy atmosphere." Another mentions: "It's a nice neighbourhood, you're close to a small park with a public swimming pool, you can do something on the canal, the city is also within walking distance." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just Ruitersbos itself. For more on the area, see [the Ruitersbos neighbourhood]( /buurt/ruitersbos-breda/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket is an Aldi, just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at roughly 770 metres. For primary education, Dr. De Visserschool is a five-minute walk, and Kbs Petrus & Paulus is about 700 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsengroep Bredero, and the pharmacy, Dienstapotheek Breda, is within walking distance. For public transport, bus line 176 stops at Breda, Verdilaan, about 400 metres away, and line 5 stops at Breda, Prins Hendrikstraat. The nearest train station is Breda, about 2.7 km away. All of this is part of [the municipality of Breda]( /gemeente/breda/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €368,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 2% above that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market, though the exact figures are not provided here. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the fact that the home was built before 1970. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Storimans en Partners and Storimans en Partners on Funda.
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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 Okeghemlaan 5B, Breda
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Ruitersbos?
The asking price of €375,000 was the lowest among the 14 homes at the time for sale in Ruitersbos. It was 77% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €1,665,643. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €6,248, while this home was listed at €4,630 per m². This made it a relatively affordable option in a neighbourhood where most homes were priced much higher.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the third floor of a portiekflat and has a single floor level. The living area is 81 m², and the volume is 268 m³. There is a balcony. The home was part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €218.36.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was €368,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €375,000 was 2% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes and may differ from the market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address has a road traffic noise level of 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the soil type (sand) and the fact that the building was constructed before 1970. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the specific foundation of this home.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding (heavy rain) is low, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas and do not constitute a detailed assessment of the property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about 700 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at roughly 770 metres. Another Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km away, and a SPAR is at 1.3 km. Within a 5 km radius there are 37 supermarkets in total, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Dr. De Visserschool, about 386 metres away. Other nearby schools include Kbs Petrus & Paulus (711 m) and Montessori + locatie Breda (756 m). For secondary education, Mencia de Mendoza Lyceum is about 851 metres away. There are 59 schools within a 5 km radius.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Breda, Verdilaan, about 412 metres away, served by bus line 176. Another stop, Breda, Willem van Oranjelaan, is at 416 metres with the same line. Bus line 5 stops at Breda, Prins Hendrikstraat, about 661 metres away. The nearest train station is Breda, at approximately 2.7 km.
What is the neighbourhood of Ruitersbos like?
Ruitersbos is a residential neighbourhood in Breda with about 2,560 residents. A large share of the population is 65 or older (36%). Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.21 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood with lovely people and a cosy atmosphere."
