Homes for sale in Centrum, Bergen op Zoom

House prices and market figures in Centrum, Bergen op Zoom

The Centrum of Bergen op Zoom has a housing stock of around 2,423 homes, half of which are owner-occupied and the other half rental properties. The average WOZ value is €261,000, which is almost equal to the district average of Bergen op Zoom-Oude stad en omgeving (€259,000), but well below the municipal average of €304,000. This difference is explainable: the centre has relatively many apartments and upper-floor homes, while in other parts of Bergen op Zoom you find more single-family homes and detached houses.

Actual selling prices are significantly higher than WOZ values. In the past twelve months, 98 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €375,495. The range is wide: from €199,000 for a compact apartment to €1,095,000 for a monumental property. With an average living area of 124 m², the price per square metre comes to around €3,028. At the top of this page you will find the current asking prices and selling times of the current supply.

Living in Centrum, Bergen op Zoom

If you are considering buying a home in Centrum, you are choosing the historic heart of Bergen op Zoom. This is the neighbourhood with the Grote Markt, the Lievevrouwestraat and the Fortuinstraat as shopping streets, the Gevangenpoort and the Sint-Gertrudiskerk as landmarks. It is a neighbourhood where you pick up bread from the baker on the corner in the morning, sit on a terrace on the Grote Markt in the afternoon, and hear the carillon playing in the evening. That sounds picturesque, and it is, but like any city centre, it has two sides.

The homes are diverse. You will find everything here from historic townhouses and monumental buildings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to post-war apartments and renovated upper-floor homes. Many homes have characteristic details such as high ceilings, original beam floors and facade stones, but sometimes also the associated drawbacks: narrow stairwells, limited insulation and little outdoor space. The average gas consumption of 990 m³ is remarkably low, partly because many apartments are relatively small.

In terms of amenities, you are excellently placed here. Supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Lidl are within walking distance, as is the weekly market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For education, there are primary schools such as De Zevensprong in the immediate vicinity. The Markiezaat Shopping Centre is a few minutes away by bike. Residents rate the amenities at 8.0 and education even at 8.3.

Accessibility also scores an 8.0 among residents. Station Bergen op Zoom is about a ten-minute walk from the Grote Markt and offers direct trains to Roosendaal, Breda and Vlissingen. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway towards Antwerp or Breda via the A4/A58. Parking in the centre is a point of attention: paid parking is the norm and having your own parking space at your home is more the exception than the rule.

Residents give Centrum an overall score of 7.4. Community spirit and green spaces score highly (both 8.3), which is surprising for a city centre. Resident Angelique describes it as a "nice and cosy neighbourhood" where "friendly people" live and there are "plenty of activities to do." At the same time, there is a downside. Sandra gives a 5.6 and writes about "very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something." The safety score of 6.7 and the score for cleanliness (6.0) confirm that the centre does not feel equally tidy and quiet everywhere. That comes with a lively city centre, but it is good to know if you are buying a home here.

Comparing Centrum with surrounding neighbourhoods, the Havenkwartier offers a slightly rougher, harbour-oriented character, while Vestinggronden-Noord and Vestinggronden-Zuid are greener and quieter but have fewer amenities within walking distance. View all resident reviews and neighbourhood data on the main page of Centrum to get a complete picture.

Is a home in Centrum right for you?

With 1,275 residents aged between 25 and 45 and 1,355 single-person households, Centrum is especially popular among singles and young professionals. Buying an apartment in Centrum is a realistic option for first-time buyers: entry-level prices around €199,000 are lower than in many other city centre areas in Brabant. If you are looking for more space or a family home, the supply becomes more limited and prices rise quickly. The average income of €37,700 is slightly above the municipal average, but with an average purchase price of over €375,000, overbidding is sometimes necessary for sought-after properties. Keep that in mind. If you are looking for flexibility, also check out the rental homes in Centrum as an alternative.

What residents say about Centrum

Centrum scores a 7.4 based on 3 resident reviews. The highest sub-scores are for community, green spaces and education (all three 8.3). The lowest scores are for housing (5.7) and cleanliness (6.0). Angelique writes: "Friendly people live in the neighbourhood" and calls it a "nice and cosy neighbourhood." At the same time, there are concerns about nuisance and the state of some parts. Read all reviews and sub-scores on the page of Centrum.

Compare homes for sale around Centrum in Bergen op Zoom

On Buurtje.nl you can compare homes for sale in Centrum based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and housing supply from more than 1,500 sources. Would you like to broaden your search? Then view the supply in the entire district via de Oude stad en omgeving, or compare with neighbourhoods such as Het Glacis and Zeekant. Looking outside the old city? Then look at Bergen op Zoom-Noord or view all homes for sale in Bergen op Zoom. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Bergen op Zoom.