Orthenstraat 79
Binnenstad centrum, Den Bosch
AreaA maisonnette in the heart of Den Bosch
This maisonnette on the Orthenstraat sits in the middle of the Binnenstad centrum, the historic core of 's-Hertogenbosch. Built in 1965, it occupies the third living floor of its building, a sheltered spot right in the centre. With an asking price of €475,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Bosch sits well above this level.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a maisonnette spread over two floors, with four rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a moederhaard. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The volume of the home is 280 m³.
The Binnenstad centrum neighbourhood
This is a lively, densely populated part of Den Bosch, with around 7,000 residents. Most households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.5. Across the municipality of Den Bosch, residents give their living environment an average score 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." The neighbourhood itself has a high address density, reflecting its urban character. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy on foot. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Jumbo just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Gasthuiskwartier, is just around the corner too, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Albers is a couple of streets away. Bus stops on the Orthenstraat and at Burg. Loeffplein are both within a couple of streets, served by lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch is a ten-minute walk. For a wider view of the area, the municipality of Den Bosch has plenty to offer.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €314,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 51% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 12%, from €281,000 to €314,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both indicated as medium, with flood risk for 2050 low and heat stress medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Van de Laar B.V.
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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 Orthenstraat 79, 'S-Hertogenbosch
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 51% above the WOZ value of €314,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €715,800, sitting 34% below that figure.
What is the layout of this maisonnette?
According to the agent, this is a maisonnette spread over two floors with four rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a moederhaard. The volume is 280 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The home has roof insulation and double glazing according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public area-level data. The home was built in 1965, before 1970, and 87% of properties in this postcode area were also built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
According to public climate data at address level, pluvial flooding is indicated as medium, as is the current flood risk. The flood risk for 2050 is indicated as low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2023 data. These figures come from public data at address level and describe the area around the home.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 211 metres, with Jumbo just around the corner at 284 metres. The GP Huisartsenpraktijk Gasthuiskwartier is 162 metres away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Albers is 447 metres away. The Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis hospital is about 1.9 km from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenstraat at 139 metres, served by lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9. The stop at Burg. Loeffplein is 229 metres away with the same lines. The train station 's-Hertogenbosch is 522 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 85 m², which is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 118 m². The BAG registration records 68 m². The price per m² is €5,588 based on the agent's listed area, which is 9% below the neighbourhood average price per m² of €6,124.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Binnenstad centrum has around 7,000 residents, with a very high address density of 4,125 per km², making it very strongly urban. Most households are single-person, at 63%. Across the municipality of Den Bosch, residents give an average score of 7.95 out of 10 for their living environment, based on 39 reviews.
