A classic upper maisonette in the heart of Bergen op Zoom
This upper maisonette on Zuid-Oostsingel 1A sits right in the centre of Bergen op Zoom, a stone's throw from the station and the lively old town. Built in 1879, the home carries an A energy label, which is a pleasant surprise for a property of this age. With a price of €269,000, the asking price is sharp compared with the average for apartments in Bergen op Zoom, which sits well above this level.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a three-room upper maisonette spread over two floors, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has insulation in the roof, floor and walls, plus double glazing, and is heated with a heat recovery system and a central heating boiler. It is located on the first living floor.
Living in Vestinggronden-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.82, based on ten reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 45 years, says: "Very nice living in a working-class neighbourhood... truly a neighbourhood where social control is number one. People look out for each other, care for each other, have respect for each other." Another resident notes: "The trees on Rijtuigweg have been renewed and flower beds have been added. Also bicycle racks. There are primary and secondary schools in the neighbourhood." A third review mentions "very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something." The neighbourhood counts about 1,270 inhabitants, and a third of them are 65 or older. The Vestinggronden-Zuid neighbourhood is very urban, with a high address density.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner. For primary education, RK Basisschool Gummarus and RK Basisschool Sancta Maria are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Pabst is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. The bus stop Bergen op Zoom, Station, with lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 360, 361 and 603, is on your doorstep, and the train station Bergen op Zoom is even closer. The municipality of Bergen op Zoom offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €263,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €180,000 to €263,000. As for address risks, the area-level indications show medium foundation risk, medium pluvial flooding risk, and low flood risk for both now and 2050. Noise from road traffic and industry is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. 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 Helmig Makelaardij en Taxatieburo o/z.
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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 Zuid-Oostsingel 1A, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €269,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €263,000, 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 46%, from €180,000 to €263,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room upper maisonette with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 212 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 agent also mentions insulation in the roof, floor and walls, as well as double glazing, and a heating system with heat recovery and a central heating boiler.
What are the risks mentioned for this address?
The area-level risk indications show a medium foundation risk, medium pluvial flooding risk, and low flood risk for both now and 2050. Noise from road traffic and industry is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner. Primary schools RK Basisschool Gummarus and RK Basisschool Sancta Maria are a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Pabst is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. The train station Bergen op Zoom is very close.
What is public transport like from this home?
The bus stop Bergen op Zoom, Station, is on your doorstep, with lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 360, 361 and 603. The train station Bergen op Zoom is also very close, at about 50 metres. This makes it easy to travel within the region.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.82, based on ten reviews. One resident praises the social control and care for each other, while another mentions the renewed trees and flower beds. A third review notes the presence of confused people under the influence. The neighbourhood has about 1,270 inhabitants, with a third aged 65 or older.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,203, based on the agent's listed living area of 64 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,573, so this home is priced higher per square metre. However, the total asking price is 58% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €641,714.
Is this home suitable for a family?
The home has one bedroom and one bathroom, with a living area of 64 m² according to the agent. This is a compact home, so it may be more suitable for a single person or a couple. The neighbourhood has primary and secondary schools nearby, but the size of the home itself is limited.
