A classic end-of-terrace house at the edge of the woods
This 1933 end-of-terrace house on Brakkensteinweg sits in a quiet residential street right at the edge of the woods, in the Brakkenstein neighbourhood of Nijmegen. The setting is calm and green, with nature close by and the city centre within easy reach. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €595,433. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare with other [end-of-terrace houses in Nijmegen]( /koopwoningen/nijmegen/hoekwoningen/ ).
The home itself
Inside, the house offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 122 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 132 m²; the plot is 290 m² in both. The house has a front, side and back garden totalling 133 m², facing northwest, and an attached brick garage. According to the agent, the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. The energy label is C.
Life in Brakkenstein
Residents give Brakkenstein an average score of 9.03, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre. Another says: "Brakkenstein is a pleasant, green neighbourhood in Nijmegen that has a lot to offer. The area is child-friendly with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools." The same resident mentions that amenities such as shops, a supermarket and medical care are nearby, and that the neighbourhood borders beautiful nature like Park Brakkenstein, the Botanical Garden and Heumensoord. Accessibility is praised too, with good bus connections via line 14 and the buses that run through the university grounds. The neighbourhood has around 4,000 inhabitants, and about a quarter of households have children. For more context, you can read about [the Brakkenstein neighbourhood]( /buurt/brakkenstein-nijmegen/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away. Basisschool Brakkenstein is a five-minute walk, and the St Tarcisiusschool is on your doorstep. The GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner at Gezondheidscentrum Brakkenstein. For public transport, bus line 33 stops at Nijmegen, Kanunnik Faberstraat, a couple of streets away, and line 33, 605 and 810 stop at Nijmegen, Kwekerijweg. Nijmegen Heyendaal train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is served by [the municipality of Nijmegen]( /gemeente/nijmegen/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was €605,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €403,000 to €605,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail traffic 35 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 93% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van Breukelen 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 Brakkensteinweg 38, Nijmegen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €605,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €595,433.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 122 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 132 m². The plot is 290 m². There is a front, side and back garden of 133 m² facing northwest, and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, which helps keep the home warm. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, and that 93% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi is just around the corner at 457 metres, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away at 610 metres. For a larger shop, the AH XL is at 1,452 metres and the Jumbo at 1,494 metres. There are 37 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Brakkenstein is a five-minute walk at 190 metres, and the St Tarcisiusschool is on your doorstep at 112 metres. For secondary education, NSG Groenewoud for Vwo, Havo and Mavo is at 1,443 metres. There are 63 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport from here?
Bus line 33 stops at Nijmegen, Kanunnik Faberstraat, a couple of streets away at 250 metres. At Nijmegen, Kwekerijweg, 386 metres away, lines 33, 605 and 810 stop. Nijmegen Heyendaal train station is a ten-minute walk at 1,451 metres.
What do residents say about living in Brakkenstein?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 9.03, based on five reviews. One resident calls it a quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre. Another describes it as a pleasant, green area that is child-friendly, with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools, and notes that amenities and nature are nearby.
What is the average household size in the neighbourhood?
The average household size in Brakkenstein is 1.9 people. About 49% of households are single-person households, and 23% are households with children. The neighbourhood has around 4,000 inhabitants, with a mix of ages, including a notable share of residents aged 65 and over.
