Homes for sale in Effen-Rith, Breda

House prices and market figures for Effen-Rith, Breda

Effen-Rith is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Breda. Of the 362 homes, 82% are owner-occupied, indicating that this is a stable home-owning neighbourhood with hardly any rental properties from housing associations. The average WOZ value is €614,000, more than double the municipal average of €382,000 and almost twice as high as the district average for Breda west (€327,000). That difference is no coincidence: Effen-Rith attracts a different type of buyer than the rest of the district.

In the past twelve months, seven homes were sold with an average purchase price of €1,097,571. The range ran from €735,000 to €1,625,000, indicating that the supply is diverse but consistently in the higher segment. With an average living area of 216 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €5,080. Buying an apartment in Effen-Rith is therefore a different category than elsewhere in Breda. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page for the most recent market situation.

Living in Effen-Rith, Breda

Effen-Rith is a quiet, green neighbourhood on the west side of Breda, wedged between the rural area towards Etten-Leur and the more urban parts of Breda west. Its character is village-like but not remote. The housing stock consists mainly of detached houses and semi-detached houses, mostly built in the 1980s and 1990s, with spacious plots, driveways and back gardens rarely found elsewhere in the city. Streets such as the Effense weg and the surrounding residential streets give the neighbourhood a quiet, almost rural feel, while Breda is within cycling distance.

The neighbourhood does not have its own supermarket or shopping centre, but that need not be a drawback. The shopping centre of Princenhage and the amenities along the Haagweg are reachable within a few minutes' drive. For daily groceries, residents usually go to Princenhage, which has a full range of amenities including supermarkets, a GP and a pharmacy. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity serve the children in the neighbourhood, and for secondary education, several schools in Breda west and the city centre are accessible.

In terms of accessibility, Effen-Rith is well-connected for motorists. The A16 and A58 are quickly reachable, making the neighbourhood attractive for commuters heading to Rotterdam or Antwerp. By car, you can reach the centre of Breda in about ten minutes. By bike it takes a little longer, but it is a feasible route. Public transport is available but limited: there are bus lines connecting to the centre and Breda station, but the frequency is lower than in more urban neighbourhoods. If you rely on the train daily, it is wise to take that into account.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and green surroundings. On the neighbourhood main page of Effen-Rith you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "You really live outside the city here, but Breda is so close that you don't miss out on anything. The peace is the biggest advantage." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited public transport and the fact that you need a car for almost everything. Compared to neighbourhoods like Westerpark or Tuinzigt, Effen-Rith is less urban and more focused on family life in a quiet environment. If you are looking for an active city centre life, you would be better suited in Breda centre.

Who is buying in Effen-Rith interesting for?

The demographic composition says a lot: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, 46% are married and families with children form the largest household group. Effen-Rith attracts movers and established families who are looking for space and are willing to pay a lot for it. With an average income of €43,600 per household and a labour participation rate of 70%, this is an economically active neighbourhood. First-time buyers and young buyers will find it financially difficult here: a home for sale in Effen-Rith starts at €735,000 and that requires substantial equity or a high income. Overbidding is less extreme in this segment than for entry-level homes elsewhere in Breda, but supply is scarce, with only seven transactions in the past year. If you want to be more flexible in terms of budget, you can also look at rental properties in Effen-Rith, although that supply is limited.

What residents say about Effen-Rith

Residents generally rate Effen-Rith positively, particularly in terms of living comfort, greenery and safety. The scores for peace and living environment are above average. Residents are less enthusiastic about accessibility by public transport and the lack of amenities within walking distance. One resident sums it up: "Beautiful neighbourhood to grow up with children, but without a car you are nowhere here." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Effen-Rith.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Effen-Rith

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Want to know how Effen-Rith relates to the rest of the district? Then check out the homes for sale in Breda west or explore neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Heilaar and Haagpoort. For a broader picture of the Breda housing market, the page with homes for sale in Breda offers a complete overview. More information about living and amenities in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Breda.