A spacious home in a leafy setting
Tucked away in the Braken-West neighbourhood of Drunen, this detached house sits in a bosrijke omgeving, with an open position and free views. The home was built in 1960 and has an energy label C. The asking price is €895,000. For context, [detached houses in Heusden] are listed at various price points.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a house with 10 rooms, including 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 268 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 269 m². The plot measures 1930 m², with a garden around the house, including a front garden, side garden, and a rear garden of 1520 m², accessible from the north via the back. There is a detached brick garage and a balcony. The home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. Ownership is freehold.
Life in Braken-West
Braken-West is a residential area in Drunen, part of the municipality of Heusden. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.49, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Mooiste buurt van Heusden. Ben blij om hier te mogen wonen. Kei aardige mensen, kei gezellige winkels en de vliedberg heeft veel karakter." Another resident notes: "Nice neighbourhood where everyone respects each other and neighbours help each other when needed. All kinds of amenities are nearby: shops, church, school, town hall. On the edge of the village, so also straight into nature and the countryside for walking and cycling." A third resident, however, mentions "loitering youths harassing neighbours" and says they cannot really call it safe. The neighbourhood has about 2,740 inhabitants, with a mix of households. For more on the area, see [the Braken-West neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Lidl is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Olof Palme, is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools like De Overlaat and d'Oultremont College are within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsengroep Het Raethuys, Praktijk Hazen and Boots Apotheek Drunen are both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Drunen, Maleisielaan is a couple of streets away, with lines 174, 208, and 301. The nearest train station is 's-Hertogenbosch, about 12 km away. The municipality of Heusden, where this home is located, offers a range of amenities and services, as described on [the municipality of Heusden].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €947,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 89%, from €500,000 to €947,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with a soil type of sand, and the home was built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and the flood risk for 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including AMB Makelaars Waalwijk I Qualis and AMB Makelaars Drunen - Vlijmen - Heusden I Qualis.
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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 Eindstraat 46, Drunen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €895,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €947,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value, but it gives an indication of how the property is valued for tax purposes.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has 10 rooms, including 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 268 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 269 m². The plot measures 1930 m², with a garden around the house, including a front garden, side garden, and a rear garden of 1520 m². There is also a detached brick garage and a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, with lower labels generally meaning higher energy costs. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation, which can help with energy consumption.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1960, before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. It means that, based on general data, the risk of foundation issues is considered low for this area.
What are the flood risks for this property?
According to public climate risk data, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is elevated, and the flood risk for 2050 is medium. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home. They are based on the Klimaateffectatlas and other public sources, and give a general picture of the area's vulnerability to flooding.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, which is about 727 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is about 1,258 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 1,338 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within 5 km, giving plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Olof Palme, about 924 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools include OBS De Groene Bogen and bs De Duinsprong. For secondary education, De Overlaat is about 1,482 metres away, and d'Oultremont College is about 1,737 metres away, both within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Drunen, Maleisielaan, about 518 metres away, with bus lines 174, 208, and 301. There are also stops at Drunen, Grotestraat and Drunen, De Mississippi. The nearest train station is 's-Hertogenbosch, about 12.3 km away, which is a longer trip for train travel.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Residents across the municipality of Heusden give their living environment an average score of 7.49, based on nine reviews. Some residents praise the area for its friendly people and amenities, while one resident mentions issues with loitering youths. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Braken-West neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 89% between 2020 and 2025, from €500,000 to €947,000. This is a significant rise over the period. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value of the home for tax purposes, not necessarily the current market value.
