A grand home with history
This detached house on Haagweg in Breda's Princenhage neighbourhood is a rare find. Built in 1877, it offers 305 m² of living space on a 1,100 m² plot. With a last known price of €1,975,000, it was the most expensive of the 16 homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood and sat well above the local average, a reflection of its size and character. For context, it is one of the detached houses in Breda that stand out in the market. This home has not been online since 11 September 2026.
Princenhage: a village feel within the city
Princenhage has a strong community spirit. One resident describes it as 'Beautiful, we help each other with a joint barbecue and a neighbourhood chat. It's great here. A chat is part of it every now and then.' Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores a perfect 10. It is a mixed area with many families and older residents, and most homes are owner-occupied. The average price for a home here was around €608,000, so this property was in a different league. Learn more about the Princenhage neighbourhood.
Daily life on Haagweg
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Kbs Sinte Maerte and Kbs De Parel. Secondary school Curio prinsentuin van cooth is also nearby. The area has a good mix of amenities, with restaurants and a park within a five-minute walk. The municipality of Breda offers a wide range of services and green spaces, see more about the municipality of Breda.
When this home was still on the market,
At present, the home was listed through several channels, including Storimans en Partners. The listing was available on Funda and other platforms.
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About Haagweg 329, Breda
Was €1,975,000 a fair price for this home?
The asking price was €1,975,000, which was 225% above the neighbourhood average of €608,344. However, this home is much larger (305 m² vs. 134 m² average) and is a detached house, while the neighbourhood has a mix of property types. It was the most expensive home at the time for sale in Princenhage, so it was on the high side compared to the local market.
How does the size compare to other homes in the area?
With 305 m² of living space, this home is 128% larger than the average home in Princenhage, which is 134 m². The plot of 1,100 m² is also substantial. Most homes in the neighbourhood are smaller, so this property offers significantly more space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label B, which is good. It meant the home was reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, about 21% of homes have label B, while 47% have label C, so this home is above average in efficiency.
How old is the property and is it a monument?
The home was built in 1877, making it one of the older properties in Princenhage (about 28% of homes were built before 1945). The listing did not state whether it was a listed monument, so that would need to be checked separately.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Princenhage has a mix of households: about 35% are families with children, 30% are couples without children, and 37% are single-person households. The area has several primary schools within walking distance and a secondary school nearby. Residents describe a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere with neighbourhood barbecues.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 4.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 50-minute walk.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn supermarket is 478 m away (a five-minute walk), and Jumbo is 512 m away. Several primary schools are within 700 m, and a secondary school is 482 m away. A park and restaurants are about 500 m from the home. The city centre of Breda is a short drive or cycle away.
How many homes were for sale in Princenhage?
At the time, there were 16 homes for sale in Princenhage, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €1,975,000. The average asking price was €608,344, and the median was €464,500. This home was the most expensive on the market.
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