Homes for sale in Buitengebied Chaam, Alphen-Chaam

House prices and market figures in Buitengebied Chaam

Buitengebied Chaam is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 77% of the 515 homes are owner-occupied, only 23% are rented. This translates into a housing market that is clearly different from the village centre. The average WOZ value is €529,000, well above the average for the district Chaam (€429,000) and the municipality Alphen-Chaam (€441,000). In the past twelve months, 15 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €814,500. The range is remarkably wide: from €144,500 to €1,475,000. This fits the character of the rural area, where you find both smaller homes and large detached farmhouses and country estates. With an average living area of 227 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,590. Detached homes and former agricultural properties dominate the supply. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Chaam is virtually impossible; for that, you are better off looking in the village centre. At the top of this page, view the current listings and the average time to sell.

Living in Buitengebied Chaam: space, tranquillity and Brabantian down-to-earthness

Buitengebied Chaam is exactly what its name promises: a vast, green landscape surrounding the village centre of Chaam, in the south of North Brabant. Here you live among meadows, forests and sandy roads, with views of horse paddocks and fields. The buildings are scattered: think detached farmhouses, renovated long-gable farms, modern villas on spacious plots and here and there a row of older workers' cottages along the main roads. Many homes date from the 1950s to 1970s, but newer properties have also been added, especially after 2000.

With 1,260 residents spread over a large area, the density is low. The largest group of residents is aged 45 to 65 (415 people), followed by those aged 65 and over (330). Nearly half of households are married, and the majority live without children at home. It is a neighbourhood of established residents who consciously choose space and privacy.

You will not find amenities in the rural area itself. For your daily shopping, GP or primary school, you drive to the centre of Chaam, where you will find an Albert Heijn, a bakery and various small shops. Primary school De Zandberg is located in the village centre. Sports club RKSV Chaam and tennis club LTC Chaam are popular among residents. For secondary schools, you rely on Breda, about fifteen kilometres to the north. Those looking for owner-occupied homes in the village itself can visit the page Centrum Chaam.

Accessibility is good by car. Via the N639, you are within ten minutes on the A58 towards Breda or Tilburg. The Belgian border is literally around the corner, handy if you work in the Antwerp region. Public transport is more limited: bus line 132 (Breda-Baarle-Nassau) stops in the village of Chaam, but from the rural area you depend on your own transport. That is not a problem for most residents, as a car is a given here.

Residents particularly appreciate the tranquillity and nature. "In the morning you only hear the birds and occasionally a tractor," writes a resident on the page of Buitengebied Chaam. That silence is a conscious choice, but it also means you take the car for everything. Compared to neighbourhoods like Elsakker or Wolfsdonk, you live here truly remotely. That is the charm, but also the limitation.

Is a home for sale in Buitengebied Chaam right for you?

Buying a home in Buitengebied Chaam is particularly interesting for movers and those aged 50 and over who seek space, greenery and privacy and have a higher budget for it. With an average purchase price of €814,500, this is not a starter neighbourhood. The limited supply (15 sales per year) means you need patience and must act quickly when something becomes available. Overbidding occurs, especially for well-maintained detached homes. Families with young children must consider the distance to schools and sports clubs. If you are looking for a more affordable alternative, check out the rental homes in Buitengebied Chaam or look at Den Brabander, closer to the village.

What residents say about Buitengebied Chaam

On the residents' page of Buitengebied Chaam, you can read reviews from people who actually live here. Tranquillity and greenery score highly, while accessibility by public transport and the level of amenities are rated lower. "We have lived here for twenty years and never want to leave. The space and the contact with the neighbours are worth their weight in gold," says one resident. View all reviews and subscores on the neighbourhood main page.

Compare homes for sale around Chaam and Alphen-Chaam

Do you want to buy a home in Buitengebied Chaam but also explore alternatives? On Buurtje.nl, you compare neighbourhoods based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current listings from more than 1,500 sources. Also view the broader range of homes for sale in Chaam or explore other districts such as Galder and Strijbeek, which have a similar rural character. For the full municipal overview, view the page with homes for sale in Alphen-Chaam. More information about local policy and zoning plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Alphen-Chaam.