A striking apartment in De Veste
This apartment on Sterkenstraatje 1 sits in De Veste, a neighbourhood within the Brandevoort district of Helmond. With a price of €979,000, it is a substantial property that stands out in the local market. The asking price is 78% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €549,554. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,034, while this home is listed at €3,547 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Helmond, this one is clearly at the upper end of the range.
The home itself
Built in 2002, this apartment spans five floors and offers nine rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 276 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 263 m². The property has a volume of 953 m³. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be relatively low. The home is offered via multiple channels, including Raaijmakers Makelaardij.
De Veste and its residents
De Veste is part of the Brandevoort district, and residents across the district give their living environment an average score of 8.97, based on four reviews. One resident says: "I've lived here my whole life, the neighbourhood looks beautiful, lots of variety, events that the whole neighbourhood comes to like Dickens night 2 days ago. Always clean and well-maintained." Another resident, however, notes concerns: "The public space is not always well maintained; litter, green management and traffic safety could be better." The district has about 3,015 inhabitants, and the housing stock is mixed. For more on the area, you can read about the De Veste neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Brandevoort is a couple of streets away, and Bs De Vendelier is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Mierlo-Hout, a bit further out, while the BENU Apotheek Brandevoort is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 24 stops at Helmond, Sint Antoniusweg, a ten-minute walk away, and Helmond Brandevoort train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Helmond offers further amenities and connections, as detailed on the municipality of Helmond.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €714,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 37% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €520,000 to €714,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low. 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 Raaijmakers Makelaardij.
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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 Sterkenstraatje 1, Helmond
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €979,000 is 37% above the WOZ value of €714,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is a factual observation; it does not indicate whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has nine rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over five floors. The living area is listed as 276 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 263 m². The property has a volume of 953 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not provide details about the specific insulation or heating installations, but it is a good indicator of overall energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It suggests that foundation issues are less likely, but it does not guarantee the condition of the property's foundation.
What are the flood and climate risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, located 259 metres away, which is just around the corner. Jumbo is 379 metres away, also a couple of streets from the home. Aldi is further, at 1,478 metres. These distances make daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Brandevoort is 298 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Bs De Vendelier is 582 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Carolus Borromeus College is 641 metres away. These schools are within easy reach for families.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Helmond, Sint Antoniusweg, 1,151 metres away, served by bus line 24. Helmond Brandevoort train station is 610 metres away, a ten-minute walk. These options provide access to the wider region, though specific destinations and frequencies are not listed.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Brandevoort district give their living environment an average score of 8.97, based on four reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood as beautiful and well-maintained, while another mentions concerns about public space maintenance and traffic safety. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just De Veste.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 37%, from €520,000 to €714,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in property values in the area.
