Orthenstraat 12C
Binnenstad centrum, Den Bosch
AreaA historic upper floor in the heart of Den Bosch
This upper floor apartment sits on Orthenstraat, one of the oldest streets in Den Bosch, in the middle of the lively Binnenstad centrum. The building dates from 1780, so you are buying a piece of history. At €295,000, the asking price is in line with the market, which is 59% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €715,800. For comparison, the average asking price for apartments in Den Bosch gives some perspective on where this home sits.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a volume of 146 m³. The agent lists the living area at 44 m², while the BAG registration records 56 m². There is a sunny terrace and a roof terrace, and the home is in full ownership. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. There is a homeowners' association fee of €130.76 per month.
Life in the Binnenstad centrum
With 6,975 residents, the centre is a busy, compact place where most households are single people. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average of 7.95, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful, safe. Very close to the Maasdijk and the floodplains. Sufficient facilities in the village." Another notes: "Nice mix of people, with a few exceptions who don't want to and can't adapt." The reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this neighbourhood. Around 53% of homes in the Binnenstad centrum neighbourhood were built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is easy here. Jumbo is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, KC Het IJzeren Kind, is a ten-minute walk away. The GP, Centrum-Huisartsen In de Leonardus, is a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek Albers is just around the corner. Bus stops on Orthenstraat and Burg. Loeffplein are on your doorstep, with lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Den Bosch offers all this within a compact area. Area-level risk data for this address shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and railway noise at 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building year before 1970 and the soil type of sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Raadhage Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Orthenstraat 12C, 'S-Hertogenbosch
What does the asking price of €295,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is 59% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €715,800, which puts it in line with the market according to the precomputed comparison. The price per square metre is €6,705, based on the agent's listed living area of 44 m². The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €6,124, so this home is priced slightly above that.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The volume is 146 m³. The agent lists the living area at 44 m², while the BAG registration records 56 m². There is a sunny terrace and a roof terrace, and the home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The home does have double glazing according to the agent, and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €130.76 per month. This is a monthly contribution to the association that manages the shared parts of the building. The fee is stated in the listing, and it is a recurring cost you will need to budget for alongside your mortgage and energy bills.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is at 33 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications at area level from public data, not a measurement taken at this specific home. The actual noise you experience can vary depending on the exact position of the rooms.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building year before 1970 and the soil type of sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1780, which is before 1970, and 95% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is 132 metres away, on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 205 metres away, just around the corner, and there is another Albert Heijn at 389 metres. There is also an AH to go at 401 metres and a fifth Albert Heijn at 455 metres. With 31 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenstraat, just 74 metres away, with lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9. There is also a stop at Burg. Loeffplein at 175 metres with the same lines, and Stadskantoor at 373 metres with line 60. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch is 459 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Binnenstad centrum has 6,975 residents, with 62% single-person households and an average household size of 1.5. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average of 7.95 out of 10, based on 39 reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful, safe. Very close to the Maasdijk and the floodplains." The reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is KC Het IJzeren Kind at 2,873 metres, about a ten-minute walk. OBS De Koningslinde is at 3,055 metres, and Basisschool Het Molenven at 3,083 metres. There are 12 schools within 5 kilometres. The nearest secondary school is 1.6 kilometres away according to the neighbourhood data.
