Barentszstraat 1
West 2, Dongen
AreaA spacious detached house on a quiet road
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area of Dongen, this detached house from 1975 offers a generous 152 m² of living space according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 144 m². The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, detached houses in Dongen are currently listed at an average of €419,909.
Inside and outside
The house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent mentions a garden at the rear of 197 m² and a garden around the house, with a western orientation and access via the back. There is also a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The property is freehold.
The West 2 neighbourhood
West 2 is a residential area where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Residents of the district of Dongen give their living environment an average score of 8.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Wonderfully quiet and cosy", adding that they feel truly safe and at home. Another resident describes the area as "Safe, village-like and green". A third review is less positive, mentioning "Chaotic" and referring to tensions with new neighbours. The neighbourhood has around 3,575 inhabitants, and about 71% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more details, see the West 2 neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Lidl is just around the corner, while the Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Vlinderboom is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Westerkim is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Beljaart Rood, and the pharmacy Apotheek Racamy is nearby. Bus stops at Dongen, Middellaan and Dongen, De Volckaert are a five-minute walk, served by lines 206, 371 and 683. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 5.5 km away. The municipality of Dongen covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €528,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €388,000 to €528,000. As for address-level risks, the noise load from road traffic is 46 dB Lden and from air traffic 35 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate indications for this address are medium for pluvial flooding at heavy rain, low for flood risk now and in 2050, and low for heat stress now, rising to medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Content+ Makelaars, ERA Content+ Makelaars and Content+ Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Barentszstraat 1, Dongen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €650,000 is 55% above the average asking price of €419,909 for homes currently for sale in West 2. It is the most expensive of the 11 homes on offer in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,514, based on the agent's floor area of 144 m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 556 m³. The agent lists a living area of 144 m², while the BAG registration states 152 m². There is a garden at the rear of 197 m² and a garden around the house, with a western orientation and access via the back.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €528,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 36%, from €388,000 in 2020 to €528,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the foundation and climate risk indications for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Lidl is about 272 metres away, and the Jumbo is about 1.2 km. Basisschool De Vlinderboom is 376 metres away, and Basisschool Westerkim is 503 metres. For secondary education, Cambreur College is about 1.1 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Dongen, Middellaan and Dongen, De Volckaert, both about 600-740 metres away, served by lines 206, 371 and 683. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 5.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Dongen give their living environment an average score of 8.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Wonderfully quiet and cosy", while another describes it as "Safe, village-like and green". A third review mentions "Chaotic", referring to tensions with new neighbours. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just West 2.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which can contribute to keeping the home warm.
