A spacious detached home in Rijen
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Vliegende Vennen neighbourhood, this detached house from 1999 offers a calm setting within a residential area. The home sits in Rijen, a village in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen, where daily life feels unhurried yet well provided for. With an asking price of €749,000, the price is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, this is one of the detached houses in Gilze en Rijen currently on the market.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 175 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 145 m². The plot measures 468 m². The property includes a front garden and a rear garden of 160 m², accessible from the back, plus an integrated garage. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove, and is in full ownership. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Vliegende Vennen
Residents of the district of Rijen give their living environment an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another resident mentions: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." A third review is less positive, noting that some people "only think about themselves." The neighbourhood itself counts around 3,070 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about the Vliegende Vennen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. A Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are a couple of streets away. For primary education, Jenaplanbasisschool De Kring is on your doorstep, and KBS St. Jozef is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Anne Frankplein, praktijk Hendricx & Van Thiel, and Boots Apotheek Rijen is nearby. Bus line 170 stops at Rijen, M.Zeldenrustlaan, just around the corner, and the train station Gilze-Rijen is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €607,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 23%, from €493,000 to €607,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the applicable standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is low. 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 Makelaars- en Adviesburo Broeders.
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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 van Glabbeekstraat 16, Rijen
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €749,000 is 31% above the average asking price of €573,000 for homes currently for sale in the Vliegende Vennen neighbourhood. It is also the most expensive of the four homes for sale in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area, is €5,166, which is 25% higher than the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 175 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 145 m². The plot measures 468 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 160 m², accessible from the back, plus an integrated garage. The property is in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €607,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 23% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 23%, from €493,000 in 2020 to €607,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has moved, though it is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 47 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all based on reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the applicable noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific property. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the home itself.
What are the climate-related risks for this address?
For climate risks, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is low. Looking ahead to 2050, the flood risk remains low, while the heat stress indication rises to medium. These are area-level indications, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is about 1.1 km away, and an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are both about 1.3 km from the home. An Aldi is also within 1.4 km. These distances mean you can reach a supermarket within a short walk or bike ride, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
What schools are close to this home?
Jenaplanbasisschool De Kring is about 370 metres away, making it the nearest primary school. KBS St. Jozef is about 1.2 km away, and KOC De Brakken is about 1.3 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 6.7 km away, which may require a longer commute.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Rijen, M.Zeldenrustlaan, about 340 metres away, served by bus line 170. The train station Gilze-Rijen is about 850 metres away, within walking distance. This gives you both bus and train connections without needing a car for every trip.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Rijen give their living environment an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another mentions: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." A third review is less positive, noting that some people "only think about themselves."
