A detached home with history in Vijf Eiken
Tucked away in the residential heart of Vijf Eiken, this detached house from 1913 stands on a plot that the agent lists at 1,215 m². The asking price is €698,000. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €528,643, and the average asking price per m² is €4,057. This home is listed at €3,693 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're weighing options, it's worth comparing with other detached houses in Gilze en Rijen.
Inside the house
The agent describes a three-storey home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spanning 189 m² of living space according to the listing, while the BAG registration records 178 m². The plot size also differs: the BAG says 370 m², the agent lists 1,215 m². The house has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the garden, which is 225 m² and faces west, is accessible via the back alley. There's a carport and the possibility of a garage. The property is freehold, and the energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Vijf Eiken
Residents of the district of Rijen give their surroundings an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another describes "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." A third is less positive, noting "people who only think about themselves." The neighbourhood itself has around 3,685 residents, and about 59% of the homes are owner-occupied. The housing market here is active, with 14 homes currently for sale and 45 sold recently, at an average price of €425,011. This is the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood, where most of the current supply has a better energy label than E.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, Aldi is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are close by: Basisschool Het Fonkelbos and KOC De Brakken are both within a couple of streets, and KBS St. Jozef is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is just around the corner. Bus stop Rijen, Statenlaan is a five-minute walk, served by line 206, and the train station Gilze-Rijen is about 2 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there's no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin Makelaars and KIN Makelaars Gilze & Rijen on Funda.
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About Dongenseweg 15, Rijen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Vijf Eiken?
The asking price is €698,000. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €528,643, and the median is €425,000. Prices range from €375,000 to €825,000. The average asking price per m² in the area is €4,057, while this home is listed at €3,693 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures give context, but no judgement is made on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 189 m², while the BAG registration records 178 m². The plot size also differs: the agent lists 1,215 m², the BAG says 370 m². The house has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there's a garden of 225 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley. A carport is present, and a garage is possible.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there's no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The asking price is €698,000, and the price per m² is €3,693 based on the agent's floor area of 189 m².
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 34 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise data is based on the reference years 2022 and 2023.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi is about 885 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 1,213 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Lidl is at 1,335 metres, and Nettorama is further at 2,763 metres. Within a 5 km radius, there are ten supermarkets in total, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the district of Rijen give their surroundings an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another mentions "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." A third is less positive, saying "people who only think about themselves." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just Vijf Eiken.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of the property itself. The home was built in 1913, which is before 1970, a factor that's noted in the risk data. No specific foundation issues are indicated for this home.
What schools are within walking distance?
Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is about 724 metres away, and KOC De Brakken is at 729 metres, both just around the corner. KBS St. Jozef is at 1,020 metres, a ten-minute walk. Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is at 1,135 metres, and Jenaplanbasisschool De Kring is at 1,622 metres. There are 17 schools within a 5 km radius, covering primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Rijen, Statenlaan, about 496 metres away, served by line 206. Another stop, Rijen, Mariastraat, is at 890 metres with line 205. The train station Gilze-Rijen is about 1,705 metres away, roughly 2 km. This gives options for both bus and train travel, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The house has double glazing, which is stated in the listing. In the neighbourhood, most of the current supply has a better energy label, with 46.2% at label C and 15.4% at label B.
