A calm spot in Den Brabander
Altena 21 sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Den Brabander, a small neighbourhood on the edge of Chaam. With 575 residents, it is a compact community where the houses are almost all owner-occupied family homes. The asking price of €649,000 is 16% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €559,000. That puts this home on the high side compared with the local market, where the median asking price is €475,000. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Alphen-Chaam are listed at an average of €4,334 per square metre.
A spacious family home
Built in 2011, this end-of-terrace house spans three floors and offers seven rooms, including six bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 162 m², while the BAG registration records 173 m²; the plot is 232 m² according to both. The home has a rear garden facing northeast and an integral garage. It is offered with full ownership, HR glazing, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Den Brabander
Residents across the municipality of Alphen-Chaam give their living environment an average score of 8.31, based on four reviews. One resident describes the area as protective: "Everyone knows everyone. People look out for each other. It's a cosy, open and accessible neighbourhood." Another calls it "small but nice", mentioning the shops, cafes and new-build neighbourhoods. A third finds it "quite a nice neighbourhood but far too little to do". The neighbourhood itself has 239 homes, and about 45% of households include children. The Den Brabander neighbourhood is a quiet, family-oriented part of town.
Amenities and getting around
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with the Lidl a couple of streets away. Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Driesprong is a five-minute walk, and Huisartsenpraktijk Nugteren-Meijler is about 900 metres away. The nearest bus stop, Chaam, Meysberg, is on your doorstep and is served by lines 175 and 375. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Gilze, is in Gilze, and the nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen. The municipality of Alphen-Chaam offers a rural setting with the essentials close by.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft and industrial noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are all low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including DietvorstBorman Makelaars and DietvorstBorman Makelaars on Funda.
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About Altena 21, Chaam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Den Brabander?
The asking price of €649,000 is 16% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €559,000. The median asking price in Den Brabander is €475,000, and the five homes currently for sale range from €395,000 to €825,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,334, while this home is listed at €4,006 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has seven rooms in total, including six bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area at 162 m², while the BAG registration records 173 m². The plot measures 232 m². There is a rear garden facing northeast and an integral garage. The property is a single-family home with full ownership.
What energy label does this home have and what does that mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes that the property has HR glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. With an efficient label, you can generally expect relatively modest energy costs compared with less efficient labels, though actual costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen-Chaam give their living environment an average score of 8.31, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everyone knows everyone. People look out for each other. It's a cosy, open and accessible neighbourhood." Another describes it as "small but nice", with plenty of shops and cafes. A third resident finds it "quite a nice neighbourhood but far too little to do".
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Coop supermarket is 714 metres away and the Lidl is 770 metres away, both within a short walk. Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Driesprong is 653 metres away, and Het Beekdal primary school is 1.3 kilometres away. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Nugteren-Meijler, is about 900 metres from the home.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop, Chaam, Meysberg, is just 68 metres from the front door and is served by bus lines 175 and 375. Two further stops on line 175 are within 500 to 650 metres. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 10 kilometres away. The nearest hospital, Amphia Breda, is roughly 10 kilometres from the home.
What is the foundation risk at 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 from sources such as the KCAF foundation risk map, not an inspection of this specific property. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, both now and in 2050.
How large is this home compared with others in the neighbourhood?
The agent lists the living area at 162 m², which is 26% larger than the neighbourhood average of 129 m². The BAG registration records an even larger living area of 173 m². The plot of 232 m² is the same according to both sources. The home was built in 2011, making it relatively recent compared with the neighbourhood's housing stock.
