Homes for sale in Dongen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Dongen, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that suits your lifestyle.
What does a home cost in Dongen?
The home-buying market in Dongen is strong. Of the more than 10,700 homes, about 70% are owner-occupied, meaning the vast majority of residents are homeowners. The average WOZ value is €338,000, slightly below the municipal average of €342,000. Looking at actual transactions over the past year, the average purchase price is €509,898. The range is wide: sold homes went for between €295,000 and €1,365,000, with an average living area of 142 m². This indicates that both terraced houses and larger detached homes change hands. Apartments are less dominant than in urban areas, but those considering buying an apartment in Dongen will occasionally find listings in the Centrum or newer complexes. At the top of this page you'll find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Dongen: village character with short lines
Dongen is a village that continues to behave like a village, even though it has nearly 25,000 inhabitants. On the district page of Dongen, residents give it an 8.2 out of 10, based on 12 reviews. Education (8.4), accessibility (8.3) and housing (8.3) score notably high. Resident H. Bosman sums it up succinctly: "Wonderfully quiet and cosy. I've already made a number of nice contacts and I really feel safe and at home here." That social fabric comes up more often. Cynthia writes about a "we know each other" atmosphere where neighbours look out for each other and children play outside together. At the same time, not everything is rosy. Resident Paula notes that parking is a problem on some streets, and another resident reports nuisance in certain neighbourhoods. To be fair, those experiences can vary greatly from street to street.
In terms of amenities, Dongen has surprisingly much to offer for a village. In the centre you'll find supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Lidl, various specialist shops along the Hoge Ham and a weekly market. For primary education, there are several schools spread across the neighbourhoods, including De Biezenkring and De Dongeschool. Secondary school students often go to the Cambreur College. Sports enthusiasts can go to football club Dongen (DVV Dongen), tennis club LTV Dongen or swimming pool De Vennen. Wilhelminapark and the banks along the Donge offer green spaces for walkers and runners, although green spaces score 7.8, slightly lower than other categories.
Accessibility is a strong point. Via the A27 you're in Breda in a quarter of an hour and in Tilburg in 25 minutes. Dongen does not have its own train station, but bus lines (including line 132 towards Tilburg and line 131 towards Oosterhout/Breda) connect the village to the surrounding cities. By car, you're quickly on the A59 towards Den Bosch. Those who prefer to look outside the centre can check out the quieter neighbourhoods Beljaart or Hoge Akker, or alternatively the rural Klein Dongen for more space. Via the municipal page of Dongen you'll find information about all the cores. Current municipal plans regarding housing construction and traffic can be found on the website of the municipality of Dongen.
Which buyers is Dongen interesting for?
With an average purchase price of over half a million euros and a large group of households with children (3,835), Dongen is particularly popular with families and movers looking for space without the hustle and bustle of Breda or Tilburg. First-time buyers with a smaller budget need to search carefully, because little was sold below €295,000 in the past year. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and estate agent fees quickly add up. Overbidding occurs, especially for popular terraced houses. Seniors will find suitable ground-floor options in the centre. Is buying not an option now? Then check out the rental homes in Dongen as an alternative. The rental segment is smaller (30%), but sometimes offers a stepping stone.
Searching for a home to buy in Dongen and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you choose not just a house but also the right neighbourhood. Want to broaden your search? Then also check out homes for sale in the entire municipality of Dongen or the supply in nearby 's Gravenmoer for a more rural alternative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Dongen?
The average purchase price in Dongen over the past year was €509,898, with a range from €295,000 to €1,365,000. The average living area of sold homes was 142 m². The average WOZ value is €338,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Dongen?
When buying a home in Dongen, in addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax, notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly estate agent fees. For a home of €500,000, this quickly amounts to an extra €15,000 to €25,000. A structural survey is recommended for older homes.
Is Dongen a good place to buy a house for families?
Dongen is popular with families. The largest group of households consists of families with children (3,835). There are several primary schools, sports clubs, and a secondary school (Cambreur College). Residents rate the education at 8.4 and safety at 8.2 out of 10.
How is the accessibility if I live in Dongen?
Dongen does not have a train station, but via the A27 you can reach Breda in about 15 minutes and Tilburg in 25 minutes. Bus lines 131 and 132 connect the village with Oosterhout, Breda, and Tilburg. The A59 towards Den Bosch is also easily accessible. Residents rate accessibility at 8.3.
Can I also buy an apartment in Dongen?
The supply of apartments in Dongen is more limited than single-family homes. Most apartments are located in or around the centre. If you want to search more broadly, check the supply in the entire municipality of Dongen. The housing supply is updated daily on this page.
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.
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Auto-translated to English by AIvery nice people in the neighbourhood
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