A detached home in a leafy setting
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Elshout, this detached house from 2005 offers a calm, green setting while still being part of a residential neighbourhood. The home sits on a plot of 406 m² and has a living area of 169 m² according to the agent, with the BAG registration listing 168 m². With eight rooms, six bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over four floors, there is plenty of space for a large household. The asking price of €800,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €1,034,409. For a sense of what this price buys you in the wider area, have a look at detached houses in Heusden.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house is fully insulated, with roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is in full ownership and comes with a garden that wraps around the house. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a wooded environment within a residential area. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable.
Life in Elshout
Elshout is a village within the municipality of Heusden, and residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.49, based on nine reviews. One resident of the municipality says: "Mooi, gezellig, perfect" and adds that it is the most beautiful neighbourhood in Heusden, with friendly people and cosy shops. Another resident notes that it is a nice neighbourhood where neighbours help each other when needed, with amenities nearby and easy access to nature for walking and cycling. However, a third resident is less positive, mentioning loitering youths and a feeling that it is not entirely safe. The village has around 1,855 inhabitants, and about 39% of households have children. For more on the area, see the municipality of Heusden.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a bit further at roughly 1.4 km. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Th J Rijken, is on your doorstep, and there is also OBS De Groene Bogen within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Dillenburg and the pharmacy Het Quadraat are both in Drunen, about 1.2 km away. Bus stops on the J.H. Rijkenstraat and Van Altenastraat, served by line 208, are just around the corner, and the nearest train station is 's-Hertogenbosch, about 10.9 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €685,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €499,000 to €685,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, according to 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of the home itself. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is expected to be medium. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data sources.
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 Jan van Wijckstraat 1, Elshout
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €800,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,034,409. The price per square metre is €4,734, which is 8% below the neighbourhood average of €5,153 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to other homes currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has eight rooms, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over four floors. The living area is 169 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 168 m². The plot measures 406 m². The house also has a garden that wraps around the property.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €685,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €499,000 in 2020 to €685,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has risen in recent years.
What are the flood risks for this address?
According to public area-level data, the current flood risk at this address is elevated, while the risk for 2050 is indicated as medium. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also indicated as medium. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi at about 1.2 km, followed by Albert Heijn at 1.4 km and Jumbo at 1.4 km. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Th J Rijken is just 165 m away, and OBS De Groene Bogen is at 890 m. There is also a secondary school, d'Oultremont College, at about 1.1 km.
What is the neighbourhood of Elshout like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Heusden give their living environment an average score of 7.49, based on nine reviews. Some residents praise the friendly atmosphere and the nearby amenities, while one resident mentions issues with loitering youths and safety concerns. The village has about 1,855 inhabitants, with a mix of age groups.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stops are on the J.H. Rijkenstraat and Van Altenastraat, both about 250 m away, served by bus line 208. There is also a stop at Drunen, Stationsstraat at 730 m with lines 174 and 301. The nearest train station is 's-Hertogenbosch, at about 10.9 km.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it has a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
