Centrumgebied West Rijen, Gilze en Rijen
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Mangrovelaan sits in a quiet part of Rijen, a town that feels more like a village than a suburb. With 87 m² of living space and a 108 m² plot, it's compact but efficient. The energy label A means low heating costs, and the 1999 build year means modern construction. At €275,000, the price is 66% below the neighbourhood average of €801,000, partly because the home is smaller than most in the area. It's the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this buurt, so it's a keen entry point into the market. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Gilze en Rijen in the wider municipality tend to be larger and pricier.
Centrumgebied West Rijen is a neighbourhood with a high proportion of older residents: 38% are 65 or over, and the average household size is just 1.8. One-person households make up nearly half of all homes. It's a moderately urban area (address density 1809), with a mix of flats and houses, about a third are single-family homes. The neighbourhood has no resident reviews in the data, so there's no local voice to quote. What the figures show is a quiet, mature area with a strong sense of calm. The neighbourhood Centrumgebied West Rijen has a relatively low crime count of 81 incidents, which suggests a safe environment.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner. Aldi is a couple of streets away, and Lidl is a five-minute walk. For families, KBS St. Jozef primary school is a couple of streets away, and KOC De Brakken is a five-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is 6.7 km away, so older children would need to travel. The train station is 1.7 km away, a 20-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality Gilze en Rijen offers a mix of rural and suburban living, with Rijen's centre within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via MTB Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Mangrovelaan 3, Rijen
Data from Centrumgebied West Rijen
Data from Centrumgebied West Rijen
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About Mangrovelaan 3, Rijen
The asking price of €275,000 is 66% below the average asking price in Centrumgebied West Rijen (€801,000). However, this home is also much smaller than average, 87 m² versus 315 m². It's the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. Given the size and energy label A, the price is keen for a starter home or downsizer.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low energy bills compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label A and 16.7% have A+, so this home is in the top tier for efficiency.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle. This makes it feasible for commuting without a car.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just 172 metres away, so you can walk there in two minutes. Aldi is 200 metres, Lidl is 331 metres, and Nettorama is 3.6 km away. For daily groceries, you're well covered within a few minutes' walk.
Yes, KBS St. Jozef is 255 metres away (a 3-minute walk), KOC De Brakken is 502 metres (a 6-minute walk), and Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is 738 metres (a 9-minute walk). All are within easy reach for young children.
Centrumgebied West Rijen has a high proportion of older residents, 38% are 65 or over. One-person households make up 45% of all households, and the average household size is 1.8. It's a quiet, mature area with few children (10% under 15).
Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood averaged €641,146, with an average time on market of 46 days. This home's asking price is well below that average, but it's also much smaller. The price per m² is about €3,161, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,048 per m².
3 homes in the neighbourhood Centrumgebied West Rijen
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