A calm spot in green Brakkenstein
This apartment on Schepenenstraat 53 sits in Brakkenstein, a leafy part of Nijmegen-Zuid where the streets are quiet and the pace of life feels relaxed. The home is a first-floor apartment in a building from 1965, with a living area of 101 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The asking price of €415,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €639,647. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,844, while this home is listed at €4,109 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Nijmegen, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 319 cubic metres. It comes with a garage box, which is a practical extra in this part of town. The property is fully owned, and the heating is via block heating. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation and double glazing. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €311.
Life in Brakkenstein
Residents give Brakkenstein a high average score of 9.03, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre. Another says: "Brakkenstein is a pleasant, green neighbourhood in Nijmegen that has a lot to offer. The area is child-friendly with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools. Amenities such as shops, a supermarket and medical care are nearby. The neighbourhood is clean, spacious and borders beautiful nature like Park Brakkenstein, the Botanical Garden and Heumensoord." The same resident notes that accessibility is excellent, with good bus connections via line 14 and the buses that run through the university grounds. The neighbourhood has around 4,025 inhabitants, and about a quarter of them are 65 or older. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Brakkenstein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Aldi is on your doorstep, and the SPAR is just around the corner. For a wider choice, the Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool Brakkenstein is a couple of streets away, and the St Tarcisiusschool is also nearby. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Brakkenstein and the Service Zuider Apotheek are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Kan. Mijllinckstraat is on your doorstep, served by line 33, and the stop at Sint Annastraat/Heiweg is a couple of streets away with lines 383, 483, 683 and 813. Nijmegen Heyendaal train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Nijmegen offers a range of facilities and services that make daily life convenient.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €355,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €225,000 to €355,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and from rail traffic it is 25 dB Lden, also not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the soil type (sand) and the fact that the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland and 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.
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About Schepenenstraat 53, Nijmegen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €415,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Brakkenstein, which is €639,647. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,844, while this home is listed at €4,109 per square metre. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 101 square metres, and the total volume is 319 cubic metres. It is located on the first floor and comes with a garage box. The property is fully owned, and the heating is via block heating.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €355,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 58%, from €225,000 in 2020 to €355,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has developed.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the soil type, which is sand, and the fact that the building was constructed before 1970. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road and rail traffic are both below the relevant standards.
What amenities are nearby?
The Aldi supermarket is on your doorstep, and the SPAR is just around the corner. Basisschool Brakkenstein is a couple of streets away. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Brakkenstein and the Service Zuider Apotheek are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Kan. Mijllinckstraat is on your doorstep, served by line 33.
What is it like to live in Brakkenstein?
Residents give Brakkenstein an average score of 9.03, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre. Another mentions that it is a pleasant, green neighbourhood with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools, and that it borders beautiful nature like Park Brakkenstein and the Botanical Garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the insulation includes roof insulation and double glazing. The heating is via block heating, which is a shared system for the building.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Nijmegen Heyendaal, which is about 1.5 kilometres away. This is roughly a ten-minute walk.
