A detached home in the Biezen
Tucked away in the Biezen neighbourhood of Dongen, this detached house from 1974 offers a quiet, village-like setting. The home sits in a residential street, and with a plot of 428 m² there is plenty of outdoor space. The last known asking price of €649,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the wider market for detached houses in Dongen showed what similar homes were being offered for. This home has not been online since 14 October 2026.
Inside the home
Inside, the home spans three floors with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was 164 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The house has a south-west facing back garden of 143 m² and a detached brick garage. According to the agent, the home had roof insulation and double glazing, and was heated with a central heating boiler, an open fireplace, underfloor heating throughout and a wood stove. The property is in full ownership.
Life in the Biezen
Residents of the district 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 describes the area as "Safe, village-like and green". A third review is more critical, mentioning some disruption from new arrivals in the street. The neighbourhood has around 3,185 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Biezen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kloosterpad is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Apotheek Van der Veen is just around the corner. For groceries, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with Lidl and Aldi also within a five-minute walk. Basisschool Heilig Hart is just around the corner, and Cambreur College is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Dongen, Bolkensteeg with line 206 is a five-minute walk, and the nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen. The wider municipality of Dongen offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €550,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price was 18% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €423,000 to €550,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Climate indications for the area include low pluvial flooding risk and low flood risk now and in 2050, with medium heat stress by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaars van Altena, Huispedia, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Bolkensteeg 40, Dongen
What was the asking price for this detached house in Dongen?
The asking price was €649,000. This was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 164 m², was €3,957. The home had been listed since 18 September 2026.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans three floors, with a total volume of 580 m³. The living area was 164 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €550,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 18% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had risen by 30%, from €423,000 in 2020 to €550,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving, and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this home?
Jumbo is about 573 metres away, Lidl about 660 metres, and Aldi about 722 metres. Albert Heijn is about 900 metres away. All are within a short walk or bike ride from the home.
Which schools are close to this property?
Basisschool Heilig Hart is about 298 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Biezenkring is about 363 metres away. Cambreur College, a secondary school, is about 262 metres away. These are all within easy walking distance.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Dongen, Bolkensteeg with line 206 is about 420 metres away. The stop Dongen, Mgr. Schaepmanlaan, with lines 206, 371 and 683, is about 475 metres away. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 5.5 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 8.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as "Wonderfully quiet and cosy", while another calls it "Safe, village-like and green". A third review mentions some disruption from new arrivals in the street.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is D. This meant the home was not among the most efficient labels, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent stated that the home had roof insulation and double glazing.
Does this home have a garden and garage?
Yes, the home has a back garden of 143 m² facing south-west. There is also a detached brick garage. The plot size was 428 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration.





