A spacious detached home in Oud Dongen
This detached house on Vennen 82 sits in the village-like Oud Dongen neighbourhood, where life is quiet and green. With 487 m² of living space on a 904 m² plot, it is a substantial family home from 1910. The last known asking price of €925,000 was 55% above the neighbourhood average of €595,692, which was understandable given the size, the floor area was 140% larger than the typical 203 m² in the area. For context, detached houses in Dongen are rare at this scale. This home has not been online since 1 August 2026.
Oud Dongen: safe and friendly
Oud Dongen feels like a village within the town. One resident describes it as "Safe, village-like and green", a place where children can grow up safely. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many families and older residents. Most homes are owner-occupied (72%) and predominantly single-family houses. The neighbourhood Oud Dongen is moderately urban, with an address density of 1,285 per km², so you have space without being isolated.
Daily life on Vennen
For your daily shopping, Nettorama is just over a kilometre away, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are within a 15-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Achterberg is about 728 m away, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Jan is 816 m. Secondary education is available at Cambreur College, 1.7 km away. The municipality Dongen offers a good balance of local amenities and green space, with a park just 400 m from the door.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through two channels: Buitenstate Makelaardij and Klijsen Makelaars & Adviseurs.
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About Vennen 82, Dongen
Was €925,000 a fair price for this detached home?
The asking price was 55% above the neighbourhood average of €595,692, but this home was exceptional in size: 487 m² versus the average 203 m². The price per m² worked out to about €1,900, which was below the neighbourhood average of €3,324 per m². So while the total price was high, you were getting significantly more space for your money.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label E. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a house built in 1910. You may want to consider improvements over time.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 8.6 km away, so this is not a home for daily train commuting. You would rely on a car or bicycle for longer journeys.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Oud Dongen is described by a resident as "Safe, village-like and green", a pleasant place to grow up. The neighbourhood has many families (530 households with children) and a mix of ages. There are several primary schools within walking distance and a secondary school about 1.7 km away.
How quickly do homes sell in Oud Dongen?
Homes in this neighbourhood sell on average in 16 days, which indicates a fairly active market. However, this particular home was priced well above the average, so it might take longer to find the right buyer.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The closest supermarket is Nettorama at 1.1 km, followed by Albert Heijn and Aldi at about 1.3 km. For a larger selection, Jumbo is 1.5 km away. All are within a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride.
