Homes for sale in Breda centrum, Breda
View the current supply of homes for sale in Breda city centre, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to make the right choice.
What does a home cost in Breda centrum?
The owner-occupied market in Breda centrum is compact but lively. Only 25% of the more than 9,400 homes are owner-occupied, the remaining 75% are rental. This makes supply limited and competition among buyers fierce. The average WOZ value is €300,000, notably lower than the municipal average of €382,000 in Breda. That difference is explainable: the centre has many small apartments. However, actual transaction prices are higher. In the past twelve months, 96 homes were sold for an average of €472,354, with a range of €215,000 to €1,450,000. The average living area is 99 m². Anyone wanting to buy an apartment in Breda centrum must therefore reckon with high square-metre prices. See the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Breda centrum: cosy, busy and sometimes raw
Breda centrum is not a quiet suburb, and you have to want that. The neighbourhood scores a 7.1 on Buurtje.nl, based on resident experiences. Accessibility gets the highest score with an 8.0, and that's right: Breda station is within walking distance Station, with direct trains to Rotterdam (30 min), Tilburg (10 min) and Eindhoven (45 min). The A16 and A27 are reachable within minutes via the Ettensebaan or the Claudius Prinsenlaan. Bus lines depart from the central station and the Grote Markt towards all districts.
In terms of amenities, you are in one of the best spots in North Brabant. The Grote Markt and the Ginnekenstraat offer dozens of restaurants, cafés and shops. Daily groceries can be done at Albert Heijn on Karnemelkstraat or Jumbo at Chasséveld. Valkenberg, the city park next to the Grote Kerk, is the green lung of the centre and falls under the neighbourhood Valkenberg. Yet green scores a mediocre 6.6: residents think there should be more green. Around Chassé you will find the Chassé Theatre and the Nieuwe Veste library. For primary education there are, among others, the Petrus Dondersschool and De Vijfhoeven, although education scores a low 6.1. Secondary education (Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum, Mencia de Mendoza) lies just outside the ring.
Residents are honest about the downside. The neighbourhood's beauty scores only a 5.6. One resident writes: "There is often bulky waste around the containers, lots of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals." Another bluntly calls the centre a "junkie hole" due to nuisance from homeless people and drug addicts in certain streets. That is a real point, especially around parts of Fellenoord and the Boschstraat. At the same time, a resident gives the centre a 9.2 and simply calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood". That contrast typifies the centre: it is lively and bustling, but also messy and sometimes uncomfortable. Read all resident reviews and neighbourhood data on the page of Breda centrum to get a complete picture. The municipality of Breda invests in redevelopment and enforcement, but residents notice this to varying degrees.
Which buyers is Breda centrum suitable for?
With an average income of €37,400 and many single-person households (almost 8,000), the centre is especially popular with starters, young professionals and couples without children. The 25-45 age group is by far the largest. Families with children find more space and peace in Breda noord or Breda zuid-oost. Buying a home in Breda centrum means reckoning with overbidding, limited supply and additional costs such as transfer tax (2%) and notary fees. Many homes are upper floors without a lift, something to consider carefully as a senior. Is buying not an option now? Then look at the rental homes in Breda centrum as an alternative.
Searching for a home in the heart of Breda
On this page you will find the current supply of owner-occupied homes in Breda centrum, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and experiences from residents via Buurtje.nl. This way you not only see what a home costs, but also what it is really like to live there. Also compare with the supply in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Breda west or view all owner-occupied homes in Breda for a broader overview.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a home in Breda centrum?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Breda centrum was €472,354. Prices ranged from €215,000 to €1,450,000, depending on type and size. The average living area was 99 m².
What additional costs do I incur when buying a house in Breda centrum?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly valuation and advisory fees. For a home of €472,000, this quickly amounts to an extra €10,000 to €15,000.
What type of homes can I buy in Breda centrum?
The centre largely consists of apartments and upper-floor flats, often in historic buildings. Single-family homes are scarce. Only 25% of the housing stock is for sale, so supply is limited. Expect mainly compact apartments, sometimes with a roof terrace.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Breda centrum?
Breda station is within walking distance and offers direct trains to Rotterdam, Tilburg and Eindhoven. The A16 and A27 motorways are reachable within five minutes. Residents rate accessibility an 8.0 out of 10. Bicycle parking is a point of concern: residents complain about shortages and bike theft.
Is Breda centrum suitable for buying a home with children?
The centre is especially popular among starters and young professionals. There are primary schools such as Petrus Dondersschool, but green space and play areas are limited. Education scores a 6.1 among residents. Families with children often choose more spacious neighbourhoods like Breda noord or Breda zuid-oost.
Good experiences
Auto-translated to English by AILots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here. The front door looks like a rubbish dump, nobody cleans it up, the council does nothing about it.
Auto-translated to English by AINot enough bicycle parking. Often theft, 6 bikes stolen within a year. Often there is (bulky) waste around the containers. Lots of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals. The house shakes when a train passes by. 3 floors and no lift.
Auto-translated to English by AILively but sometimes a bit messy. Enforcement officers sometimes make it unnecessarily unsafe.. give the wrong impression... which leads to aggression... a shame
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, sometimes I get bothered by bicycles during a festival or special events, but overall it's fine to live here
Auto-translated to English by AIPlus point everything in the neighbourhood and downside no parking in front of the door
Auto-translated to English by AII have been living in this neighbourhood for 6 years. And I have never had any unpleasant experiences.
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