A quiet spot on the edge of Hulten
Rijksweg 18 sits on a quiet road in a sheltered position, a detached house from 1929 in the small village of Hulten. With 305 residents, Kern Hulten is a compact community where life moves at its own pace. The asking price of €445,000 is in line with the market, sitting 48% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €855,000. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €3,853, and this home is listed at €4,159 per m². If you are looking at [detached houses in Gilze en Rijen], this one stands out for its plot size rather than its footprint.
A house with room to make your own
The agent lists this as a single-family detached home with seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 107 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 m². The plot measures 815 m² and the volume comes to 485 m³. The garden wraps around the house, and there is space for a garage plus parking. The home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, and it is heated with a pellet stove. Ownership is freehold. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs.
Life in Kern Hulten
Kern Hulten is a village where you have everything you need, as one resident puts it: shops, a casino, clothing stores, buses and a train station. Across the municipality of Gilze en Rijen, residents give an average score of 8.06 based on six reviews. Some residents describe a wooded environment with good contacts in the neighbourhood, while another is less positive, saying people only think about themselves. The village has 102 homes, 99% of which are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.7. Three homes are currently for sale in [the Kern Hulten neighbourhood], with asking prices ranging from €475,000 to €1,095,000.
Daily errands and getting around
The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koolhoven in Tilburg, a couple of streets away, with Apotheek Koolhoven right next to it. For groceries, Albert Heijn is the closest supermarket, about a ten-minute walk further than the GP, with Jumbo and Lidl nearby. Openbare Basisschool Koolhoven is the nearest primary school, also around a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Hulten, Burg. Ballingsweg is just around the corner and serves line 170. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, a ten-minute walk beyond the bus stop. The hospital, ETZ TweeSteden ziekenhuis in Tilburg, is further out. All of this sits within [the municipality of Gilze en Rijen].
Address data and risk indications
Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 70 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and aircraft noise at 52 dB Lden, also above the standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil and a construction year before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are also area-level indications.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Noud Kops Makelaardij o.g. on Funda. The listing has been active since 10 May 2026.
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About Rijksweg 18, Hulten
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €445,000 is 48% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €855,000. The average asking price per m² in the area is €3,853, while this home is listed at €4,159 per m². Three homes are currently for sale in Kern Hulten, with prices ranging from €475,000 to €1,095,000. The price verdict is that this home is in line with the market.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family detached home with seven rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed as 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 m². The plot measures 815 m² and the volume is 485 m³. The garden wraps around the house, and there is space for a garage plus parking.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high heating costs. The home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, and it is heated with a pellet stove. The year of construction is 1929. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Gilze en Rijen, residents give an average score of 8.06 based on six reviews. One resident says it is a village where you have everything, including shops, a casino, clothing stores, buses and a train station. Another describes a wooded environment with good contacts in the neighbourhood. One resident is less positive, saying people only think about themselves.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public risk data at address level. The soil type is sand, and the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1929. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No foundation defects are stated in the listing.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koolhoven in Tilburg, with Apotheek Koolhoven next to it. Albert Heijn is the closest supermarket, followed by Jumbo and Lidl. Openbare Basisschool Koolhoven is the nearest primary school. The hospital, ETZ TweeSteden ziekenhuis in Tilburg, is about 7.3 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Hulten, Burg. Ballingsweg is about 415 metres away and serves line 170. Two other stops in Tilburg are about 1.5 km away, serving lines 131 and 3 and 4. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 2.6 km from the home. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050, according to public climate data at address level. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. No flood-related defects are stated in the listing.
