Homes for sale in Empel oost, Den Bosch

House prices and market figures Empel oost, Den Bosch

The owner-occupied market in Empel oost is strong. Of the 1,036 homes in the neighbourhood, 76% are owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a clear owner-occupier character. The average WOZ value is €458,000, slightly lower than the district average for Empel (€485,000), but well above the municipal average for Den Bosch (€398,000). That difference says something about the neighbourhood's position: solid and sought-after, but not the most expensive segment within the district.

Looking at actual transactions over the past twelve months, 11 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €615,818. The range runs from €459,000 to €1,150,000, indicating that both spacious single-family homes and larger detached properties come onto the market. The average living area of the sold homes was 214 m², which works out at a price per square metre of approximately €2,878. Those are not starter figures. The supply mainly consists of spacious single-family homes and detached houses, fitting the family-oriented composition of the neighbourhood. For current asking prices and the current supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Empel oost, Den Bosch

Empel oost is a quiet, green neighbourhood on the edge of Den Bosch, directly bordering the Maasdijk and the floodplains of the Maas. That gives the neighbourhood a character you find in few other districts in Den Bosch: you live there in a village-like way, with the city within cycling distance. The homes are predominantly spacious single-family houses, largely built in the 1980s and 1990s, with gardens and ample parking space. The streets are quiet and well-maintained. Resident Pepijn describes it aptly: "My neighbourhood looks well cared for. There is a good atmosphere and it is a very pleasant environment."

The neighbourhood attracts many families and people in the 45 to 65 age category, which is also reflected in the atmosphere: it is quiet without being boring. Empel as a village has an active club life. There are sports clubs for football, tennis, badminton and billiards, and something is regularly organised in and around the village. Resident Renate Naus writes: "Cosy village where a lot is organised. Various sports clubs. Football, tennis, badminton, billiards, etc." Primary schools and daily amenities are present in the centre of Empel, so you do not necessarily have to take the car for everyday shopping or taking children to school.

Accessibility is good for a village-like environment. By bike you are in the centre of Den Bosch in about twenty minutes, via the Maasdijk or through the polder. By car you quickly connect to the A2 and A59. Public transport is available via bus connections towards Den Bosch, although the neighbourhood is less strong in terms of public transport frequency than more urban districts. Those who depend on public transport notice that. Those who like cycling or have a car experience it as an advantage that the neighbourhood is so accessible without heavy traffic on your doorstep.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Kom Empel and Maasakker, Empel oost has a slightly more peripheral character, with more space and greenery but also fewer direct amenities within walking distance. De Koornwaard is a newer neighbourhood in the same district with a different housing type profile. More about the district as a whole can be read on the page for Empel. For all resident experiences and neighbourhood data, see the information page of Empel oost.

Does a home for sale in Empel oost suit you as a buyer?

Empel oost is primarily a neighbourhood for families and movers who are looking for space, want a garden and appreciate proximity to nature. With average selling prices around €615,000 and a minimum price of €459,000, this is not a neighbourhood for starters with a limited budget. Those considering buying an apartment in Empel oost will find that the supply there is limited; here it is almost exclusively ground-floor homes. Also be prepared for a tight market: only a handful of homes are sold per year, meaning you need to be able to act quickly when something becomes available. Those who want more flexibility or want to try out the neighbourhood first can also look at rental homes in Empel oost. The municipality of Den Bosch publishes up-to-date information about living and amenities at denbosch.nl.

What residents say about Empel oost

Based on resident reviews, Empel oost scores an 8.6 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for safety (9.0), greenery (9.0) and housing (9.0), which fits well with the character of the neighbourhood. Accessibility scores 8.5, which is fair for a village-like location. The community score of 8.0 is the lowest, but still more than sufficient. Renate Naus gives the neighbourhood a 9.2 and writes: "Beautiful, safe. Very close to the Maasdijk and in the floodplains. Within 20 minutes by bike to the centre of Den Bosch." All reviews and scores per category can be found on the neighbourhood page of Empel oost.

Compare homes for sale in and around Empel oost

Buurtje.nl brings together the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you will not find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can not only filter by price or surface area, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before planning a viewing. Compare the supply in the entire district of Empel or broaden your search area to homes for sale in Den Bosch. Those who also want to include more urban districts in the comparison can look at Graafsepoort or Muntel / Vliert for a completely different living environment within the same municipality.