Gageldonk-West, Bergen op Zoom
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Wouwsestraatweg in Bergen op Zoom is a proper family home with 236 m² of living space and a 225 m² plot. Built in 1930, it has an energy label C. The asking price of €485,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that's because it's nearly twice the size of the typical home here. For context, detached houses in Bergen op Zoom are rare in this price range.
Gageldonk-West is a densely populated urban area with over 5,000 residents. It's a multicultural neighbourhood, as one resident puts it: "It is a busy multicultural neighbourhood. A lot is being built." Another resident is less positive: "Because too many nationalities live together who don't want to adapt to the Dutch, it's a neighbourhood with many problems." These are just two reviews, so take them as individual perspectives. The area has a mix of housing, with 68% single-family homes and 43% owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Gageldonk-West.
Daily errands are easy: a supermarket like Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For fresh bread, you're set. Schools are close too, RK Basisschool Gummarus is a couple of streets away, and Curio isk Bergen op Zoom is also nearby. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and there's a park within a couple of streets. For more about the wider area, check out the municipality Bergen op Zoom.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Baas Makelaars and Baas Makelaars.
Details of this home
Wouwsestraatweg 52, Bergen Op Zoom
Fair · 2 residents
Because too many nationalities live together who don't want to adapt to the Dutch, it's a neighbourhood with many problems
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a busy multicultural neighbourhood. A lot is being built.
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About Wouwsestraatweg 52, Bergen Op Zoom
The asking price is 33% above the neighbourhood average of €364,000, but this home is also 97% larger than the typical home in Gageldonk-West (236 m² vs 120 m²). Detached houses are uncommon here, so the price reflects the size and property type. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the character of a 1930s home.
Gageldonk-West is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's multicultural, with residents giving mixed reviews: some appreciate the busy, developing feel, while others mention challenges with integration. The area has a mix of families and singles, and about 43% of homes are owner-occupied.
The train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting without being right on top of the tracks.
There are several schools within walking distance. RK Basisschool Gummarus (primary) is 292 m away, and Curio isk Bergen op Zoom (secondary) is 330 m away. MollerJuvenaat secondary school is 773 m away. So school runs are manageable on foot or by bike.
Ekoplaza is 613 m away (just around the corner), Jumbo is 782 m (a five-minute walk), and Boon's Markt is 1 km away. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy reach.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home with label A.
In the past year, 71 homes sold in the neighbourhood at an average price of €349,472 and an average of 40 days on the market. This home is priced higher, but it's also much larger and a detached house, which is a different segment.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gageldonk-West