West 1, Dongen
Tucked away on a quiet road in the West 1 neighbourhood of Dongen, this detached house from 1974 offers a sheltered spot in an established residential area. The asking price of €470,000 is on the high side compared with the average for detached houses in Dongen, which currently stands at €289,000. With a living area of 127 m² according to the agent, the price per square metre comes to €3,701.
The house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent mentions a garden around the house, an attached brick garage and a roof terrace. The home is fully owned and has roof insulation, largely double glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The BAG registration records a living area of 159 m², while the agent lists 127 m².
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.05, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Wonderfully quiet and cosy", adding that they feel safe and at home. Another notes: "Cosy, everyone knows everyone", with neighbours looking out for each other. The neighbourhood counts around 3,170 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the West 1 neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is on your doorstep, and a Jumbo is just around the corner. Basisschool Westerkim is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Aan de Donge, is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy Apotheek Racamy is even closer. Bus stops at Middellaan and De Volckaert, served by lines 206, 371 and 683, are just around the corner. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Dongen.
The WOZ value for 2025 is €399,000, based on a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €245,000 to €399,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, above the norm, while aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Klijsen Makelaars & Adviseurs and through Funda.
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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.
About Vlaanderenhof 5, Dongen
The asking price of €470,000 is 18% above the WOZ value of €399,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 127 m², is €3,701.
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. There is a garden around the house, an attached brick garage and a roof terrace. The living area is listed as 127 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 159 m².
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions roof insulation, largely double glazing and wall insulation, which may help, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance.
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, below the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 data, not a measurement at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the specific property. It suggests that foundation issues are unlikely, but it is not a guarantee.
A Lidl is about 770 metres away, a Jumbo about 960 metres, and an Albert Heijn about 1 km. There are also an Aldi and a Nettorama within 1.5 km. So you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk or bike ride.
Basisschool Westerkim is about 340 metres away, Basisschool De Vlinderboom about 540 metres, and Basisschool Heilig Hart about 680 metres. For secondary education, Cambreur College is about 1 km away. These are all within easy reach.
The nearest bus stops are Dongen, Middellaan and Dongen, De Volckaert, both about 350 metres away, served by lines 206, 371 and 683. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 4.9 km away, so you may need to cycle or drive to catch a train.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.05, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "Wonderfully quiet and cosy" and feels safe, while another mentions that "everyone knows everyone" and neighbours look out for each other. These are personal experiences, not a guarantee.
Homes in this neighbourhood are sold on average within 11 days, according to recent sales data. This gives an indication of the local market pace, but it does not predict how quickly this specific home will sell.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I've been living in this neighbourhood since 16 June and I'm really enjoying it. I've already made some nice contacts and I feel truly safe and at home!
Auto-translated to English by AINice people, few criminals
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbours. Everyone. Look out for each other. The kids play nicely together.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €289,000 | €289,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,440 | – |
How residents experience their district
I've been living in this neighbourhood since 16 June and I'm really enjoying it. I've already made some nice contacts and I feel truly safe and at home!
Auto-translated to English by AIMany refugees have come to our street who unfortunately cannot behave normally. The children climb over our fence and stand in the front garden taunting our dog, while the mothers sit inside and after 5 years still cannot speak Dutch.
Auto-translated to English by AIVillage-like, quiet, green and friendly. A safe and pleasant place to grow up
Auto-translated to English by AIOur neighbourhood considers everyone and is there for each other. But more parking space would be nice.
Auto-translated to English by AINice people, few criminals
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbours. Everyone. Look out for each other. The kids play nicely together.
Auto-translated to English by AI.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery nice people in the neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,325,060 | €498,853 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,602 | – |
| Rent price | €1,524 p/m | €1,524 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
I've been living in this neighbourhood since 16 June and I'm really enjoying it. I've already made some nice contacts and I feel truly safe and at home!
Auto-translated to English by AIMany refugees have come to our street who unfortunately cannot behave normally. The children climb over our fence and stand in the front garden taunting our dog, while the mothers sit inside and after 5 years still cannot speak Dutch.
Auto-translated to English by AIVillage-like, quiet, green and friendly. A safe and pleasant place to grow up
Auto-translated to English by AIOur neighbourhood considers everyone and is there for each other. But more parking space would be nice.
Auto-translated to English by AINice people, few criminals
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbours. Everyone. Look out for each other. The kids play nicely together.
Auto-translated to English by AI.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery nice people in the neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,235,489 | €503,317 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,705 | – |
| Rent price | €1,524 p/m | €1,524 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
Vlaanderenhof 5, Dongen
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