A 1934 detached house in the heart of Gilze
This detached house from 1934 sits in the centre of Gilze, a village in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen. With a plot of 508 m² and a living area that the agent lists at 159 m², it is a substantial home. The asking price of €798,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, detached houses in Gilze en Rijen are part of a market where this price stands out.
Inside the home
The agent describes a two-storey house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area according to the BAG registration is 214 m², while the agent lists 159 m². The home has a garden to the rear (213 m²), a front garden and a side garden, plus a roof terrace and a balcony. There is an attached brick garage. The property is fully owned, has roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C.
Life in Strijpakkers-Laars
The Strijpakkers-Laars neighbourhood is home to about 1,820 people. Residents across the municipality of Gilze en Rijen give their living environment an average score of 8.06, based on six reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another notes: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." A third resident is less positive, saying people "only think about themselves." The reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, PLUS is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Pinokkio & De Bolster is on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool De Wildschut is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Valkenburg Gilze is right next door, and Apotheek Gilze is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Gilze, Kapittelstraat is just around the corner with line 170, and Gilze, Lange Wagenstraat is a couple of streets away with lines 131 and 170. The nearest train station, Gilze-Rijen, is about 4.8 km away. The municipality of Gilze en Rijen offers these facilities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €625,000, and the asking price is 28% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €445,000 to €625,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin Makelaars.
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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 Oranjestraat 8, Gilze
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €798,000 is 55% above the average asking price of €515,000 for homes currently for sale in Strijpakkers-Laars. It is the most expensive of the four homes for sale in the neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €5,019, which is 29% above the neighbourhood average of €3,903 per m².
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 159 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 214 m². The property includes a rear garden of 213 m², a front garden, a side garden, a roof terrace, a balcony and an attached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €625,000. The asking price of €798,000 is 28% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €445,000 in 2020 to €625,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1934, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. No foundation issues are indicated for this location.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Pinokkio & De Bolster is on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool De Wildschut is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Valkenburg Gilze is right next door, and Apotheek Gilze is a five-minute walk. Bus stops with lines 170 and 131 are within a few minutes' walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Strijpakkers-Laars like?
Strijpakkers-Laars has about 1,820 residents. Across the municipality of Gilze en Rijen, residents give their living environment an average score of 8.06 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a village where you have everything, including shops and a train station. Another mentions a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in Strijpakkers-Laars are sold on average within 20 days, according to recent sales data. In the past period, 27 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average sale price of €553,778. Currently, four homes are for sale, with asking prices ranging from €389,000 to €798,000.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is C. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler. The energy label indicates the energy performance of the home, which affects expected energy costs.





