Torenstraat 4
Binnenstad centrum, Den Bosch
AreaA historic upper floor in the heart of Den Bosch
This upper-floor apartment sits on Torenstraat, right in the middle of the historic Binnenstad centrum. The building dates from 1500, which makes it one of the oldest addresses you will find in the city. With three floors and a living area of 77 square metres according to the agent, it is a compact but characterful home. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €715,800. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Den Bosch sits well above this figure.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes this as a bovenwoning, spread over three floors with three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has a volume of 253 cubic metres and is heated by a central heating boiler. The service costs are €154 per month. The BAG registration lists the living area as 91 square metres, while the agent's listing states 77 square metres. The energy label is D, which means you should expect moderate energy costs for a home of this age.
Life in Binnenstad centrum
Living here means being part of a dense, lively urban area with around 7,000 residents. Most households are single-person, and the streets are busy with students and young professionals. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch 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 reviews cover the whole municipality, so they reflect the wider area rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the Binnenstad centrum neighbourhood has to offer, the local data paints a picture of a compact, urban community.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is easy here. A pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, with Coop and Jumbo also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school is a bit further out, around a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well placed: bus line 70 stops on your doorstep, and line 80 is just around the corner. The train station in Den Bosch is a ten-minute walk, and the Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis is a short cycle away. All of this sits within the municipality of Den Bosch, a city known for its historic centre.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €514,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €450,000 sits 12% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €375,000 to €514,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 61 dB, which is above the standard, while railway noise is below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building's age and the peat soil in the area. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is medium. 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 De Koster Makelaars on Funda and Pararius.
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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 Torenstraat 4, 'S-Hertogenbosch
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 12% below the WOZ value of €514,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 37%, from €375,000 to €514,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment spread over three floors. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 77 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration states 91 square metres. The volume is 253 cubic metres, and the service costs are €154 per month.
What energy label does the home have?
The home has energy label D. This means you can expect moderate energy costs, as the label reflects the building's energy performance. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the building being constructed in 1500 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, with 94% of properties in the postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus line 70 stops on your doorstep at Sint Josephstraat, and line 80 stops just around the corner at Parade. The Zuid Willemsvaart stop, with lines 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9, is a couple of streets away. The train station in Den Bosch is about a ten-minute walk from the apartment.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, with Coop and Jumbo also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school is around a ten-minute walk, and the Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis is a short cycle away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Binnenstad centrum is a dense, urban neighbourhood with around 7,000 residents. Most households are single-person, and the age profile skews towards 25 to 45 year olds. Residents across the municipality of Den Bosch give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 39 reviews, though this reflects the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 works out at €5,844 per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 77 square metres. This is about 5% below the neighbourhood average of €6,124 per square metre. The overall asking price is also 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €715,800.
