A grand townhouse in the historic heart
This end-of-terrace house sits in the centre of Bergen op Zoom, in the Vestinggronden-Noord neighbourhood. The setting is right in the middle of town, so shops, cafes and the daily bustle are all around. With a price of €465,000, the asking price is 1% below the WOZ value, which puts it in line with the market. For context, the average asking price for end-of-terrace houses in Bergen op Zoom sits at €432,571.
A home with history and modern touches
Built in 1926, this herenhuis spans three floors and offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 148 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 163 m². The plot measures 60 m². According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. There is also a roof terrace. The property is freehold.
Living in Vestinggronden-Noord
Vestinggronden-Noord is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,465 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.82 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident who has lived here for 45 years says: "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 notes the proximity to the centre and the local schools. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war housing, with 85.7% of homes built before 1945. For more on the Vestinggronden-Noord neighbourhood, the data paints a picture of a close-knit community.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy to pick up, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For schools, MollerJuvenaat secondary school is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Kindcentrum Bergen op Zoom is also close by. The GP practice A.M. van de Kar is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops on Asselbergsstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 360, 361 and 603. Bergen op Zoom train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Bergen op Zoom offers all the amenities you might need.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €470,000, and the asking price sits 1% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €366,000 to €470,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Listing details
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Burgemeester Mathonstraat 2, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €465,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €470,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly under the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality, not the current market value, so the comparison gives a sense of how the asking price relates to that figure.
What is the layout of this home?
This herenhuis has three floors with six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 148 m², while the BAG registration records 163 m². The plot measures 60 m². There is also a roof terrace. The home is freehold, so you own the property outright.
What energy label does the home have and what does it mean?
The home has energy label F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, as well as a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. These features are separate from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1926, before 1970, and the soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property. The data comes from public sources like KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are nearby?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. MollerJuvenaat secondary school is a five-minute walk, and there are primary schools nearby too. The GP practice A.M. van de Kar is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. Bergen op Zoom train station is a five-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Vestinggronden-Noord is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,465 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.82 out of 10. One long-time resident describes it as a place where "social control is number one" and people look out for each other. The neighbourhood has a high share of pre-war housing.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €366,000 to €470,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has moved over time, though it does not reflect the current market value.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is on Asselbergsstraat, on your doorstep, served by lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 360, 361 and 603. Bergen op Zoom train station is a five-minute walk away. There are also additional bus stops on Slootmanslaan and at the station itself, giving several options for getting around.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price works out to €3,142 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 148 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,122. So this home is priced close to the neighbourhood average per square metre, slightly above it.
