A 19th-century apartment in the heart of Breda
This apartment sits on the Veemarktstraat in the City neighbourhood, right in the middle of Breda's historic centre. Built in 1897, it is a striking piece of the old town, with the energy label E. The last known asking price of €398,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,411,903, and the price per square metre of €4,189 sat 21% below the neighbourhood average. For context, apartments in Breda vary widely in price, but this one stood out for its central position and 19th-century character. This home has not been online since 21 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 314 cubic metres. It is located on the second floor. The living area was listed as 95 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 square metres. The home dates from 1897, a fact that gives it plenty of character in a neighbourhood where much of the housing stock is newer.
Life in the City neighbourhood
The City neighbourhood is compact and busy, home to around 2,680 people, many of them young adults. Residents of the district of Breda centrum give their living environment an average score of 7.06, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a "beautiful neighbourhood" with "good experiences", while another mentions "lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here" and complains that "the front door looks like a rubbish dump". A third resident notes "not enough bicycle parking", "often theft, 6 bikes stolen within a year", and "lots of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals". The reviews paint a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them all. For more on the area, see the City neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Coop just around the corner and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, De Singel SO is a five-minute walk, and Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Majdandzic, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Motké-Poels BV is just around the corner. Bus stops at Breda, Vlaszak and Breda, Centrum are both a couple of streets away, with lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 170, 171, 176, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375 and 502 serving the area. Breda train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Breda offers all the amenities of a city, and this location puts them within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that noise from road traffic is 38 dB Lden, from rail traffic 35 dB Lden and from air traffic 25 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970, on sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, the flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including DietvorstBorman Makelaars.
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About Veemarktstraat 22B, Breda
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €398,000 was 72% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,411,903. The price per square metre of €4,189 was 21% below the neighbourhood average of €5,270 per square metre. The price verdict was keen, meaning it was on the low side compared with the average asking price in the City neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. It is located on the second floor and has a volume of 314 cubic metres. The living area was listed as 95 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 square metres.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. In the City neighbourhood, 29.4% of homes for sale had an energy label of A or better, and 35.3% had label A, so this home was less efficient than much of the current supply.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Breda centrum give their living environment an average score of 7.06, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood" with "good experiences", while another mentions "lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here" and a third notes "not enough bicycle parking" and "lots of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals". The reviews are mixed.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates that noise from road traffic is 38 dB Lden, from rail traffic 35 dB Lden and from air traffic 25 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970, on sandy soil. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1897, which is a fact about its age, but the foundation risk is assessed as low.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 125 metres, Coop is just around the corner at 295 metres, and another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 318 metres. SPAR is also nearby at 370 metres. With 44 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest train station?
Breda train station is 788 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are Breda, Vlaszak at 232 metres and Breda, Centrum at 274 metres, both a couple of streets away, with lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 170, 171, 176, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375 and 502 serving the area.
What schools are close to this home?
De Singel SO, a special education school, is 566 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum, a secondary school, is 849 metres away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda is 899 metres away, both about a ten-minute walk. Kbs St. Joseph, a primary school, is 973 metres away.
