Oostburg, Sluis
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Nieuwstraat in Oostburg dates from 1881, making it one of the older homes in the area. With 113 m² of living space and a 202 m² plot, it offers a generous layout for a home of this age. The asking price of €249,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €340,959, which makes it a keen option compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Sluis.
Oostburg is a village with around 4,300 residents, where a third of the population is 65 or older. The neighbourhood has a mixed feel: some residents recall a time when it was 'beautiful' and 'neat', but recent reviews describe it as 'impoverished' and 'starting to look like a rough area'. One resident says: 'We had a beautiful neighbourhood. Now some places look like a scrap heap. Most people want to leave here.' Another adds: 'New residents, sneaky, accuse me of a rat infestation… Everyone is very much to themselves.' These are the voices of a few, but they paint a picture of a place that has seen better days. The neighbourhood Oostburg has a low urbanity score (4 out of 5), meaning it's not densely built.
For daily shopping, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and Aldi, Jumbo and Lidl are all within a couple of streets away. The Zwin College secondary school is on your doorstep, while primary schools like Sint Bavo and De Berenburcht are a five-minute walk. The park or public garden is just around the corner, so green space is close by. The municipality Sluis covers a wider area that is largely rural, but Oostburg itself has most amenities within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including My House Vastgoed, MYHOUSE makelaars and Pararius.
Details of this home
Nieuwstraat 36, Oostburg
Satisfactory · 9 residents
New residents, sneaky, accuse me of a rat infestation, I get the housing association on my back. There is no rat infestation. Harassing, they want to get rid of me, that's clear, but I'm not leaving a house where I've lived since 2003. Those PMD bags are put out at times when they're not collected, that attracts vermin. Everyone is very much to themselves, I don't mind because I am too. Dogs bark, one sits locked in a cage all day, never goes outside, maybe gets walked once every 6 months. Next to me they have guinea pigs outside in a hutch, food scraps everywhere, and then I'm accused of a rat infestation? I don't even have a pet, I regularly have a gardener come because I can't do it myself anymore. Mould in the bathroom, airing doesn't help. Kitchen installed, a complete farce, but a woman can't read drawings *cough* and then they come a year ago asking if I want a different kitchen, I'm not going to sit in the noise and mess for another whole week, and there's nothing wrong with that kitchen.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe had a beautiful neighbourhood. Neat streets everywhere tidy. It's starting to look like a rough area now. Sloppy dirty.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe had a beautiful neighbourhood. Now some places look like a scrap heap. Most people want to leave here.
Auto-translated to English by AIGenerally good, I have no contact with 1 neighbour; quarrel is a strong word but several people have had difficulties with this neighbour. It is a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I have good contact with some people, the neighbours across the street are friends. But it's not like it used to be, the social cohesion has decreased. The cohesion that exists takes place between small and thus separate groups on the street. But overall, it's good living, fairly quiet.
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe poor road surface was supposed to be replaced ten years ago, along with the sewer system. A few neighbours are sociable towards various people. Many people on the street have little contact with each other. The municipality of Sluis is only concerned with increasing the burden on citizens every year, as well as the water board, etc. You don't see them and you don't hear from them!
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About Nieuwstraat 36, Oostburg
The asking price of €249,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Oostburg (€340,959) and also below the median of €299,000. Given the home's age (1881) and energy label E, the price reflects the need for potential upgrades. It is on the low side compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Oostburg, 30.8% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for an older property.
The house was built in 1881, making it one of the older homes in Oostburg (only 13.9% of homes date from before 1945). The listing does not mention any recent renovations, so you should expect that maintenance and modernisation may be needed.
Oostburg has a population of about 4,300, with many older residents (30% are 65+). Resident reviews are mixed: some say it used to be beautiful but has declined, with complaints about untidiness and social issues. The area is not very urban (urbanity score 4) and has a low crime rate of 141 incidents per year.
The nearest train station is 48.9 km away, so this home is not suitable for commuting by train. You would rely on a car or bus for longer journeys.
There are three schools within 5 km. The Zwin College (secondary) is 181 m away, and two primary schools (Sint Bavo and De Berenburcht) are about 352 m away. All are within walking distance.
Yes, several supermarkets are within a few hundred metres: Albert Heijn at 216 m, and Aldi, Jumbo and Lidl all at 283 m. Daily shopping is very convenient.
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