Homes for sale in Halsteren, Bergen op Zoom
Check the current supply of homes for sale in Halsteren, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this district suits you.
What does a home in Halsteren cost?
Halsteren is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: as many as 74% of the more than 5,200 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €359,000, which is well above the municipal average of Bergen op Zoom (€304,000). That difference is not surprising given the spacious layout of many homes here. In the past twelve months, 108 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €467,912, with a range from €266,000 to €1,090,000. The average floor area of sold homes was 136 m², indicating that the supply mainly consists of spacious single-family homes and semi-detached houses. Anyone wanting to buy an apartment in Halsteren must be patient: the supply is limited. At the top of this page you will find the current sales listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Halsteren: village character close to the city
Halsteren feels like a village, even though it administratively falls under the municipality of Bergen op Zoom. That village feel lies in the short lines: residents greet each other on the street, chat at the baker's, and children cycle to school independently. On the neighbourhood page of Halsteren, residents give it a 7.6 out of 10. Particularly striking is the exceptionally high score for green space: 9.7. That is justified, because with the Halsters Laag, the Brabantse Wal, and various walking routes through forest and polder, nature is literally around the corner. Resident Luuk writes: "Nice forest where you can play well with your children and take walks." E.M. Van Wijngaarden calls it a "beautiful environment with animals and forest nearby" and emphasises how social and friendly the people are.
In terms of amenities, Halsteren is well equipped for daily shopping. In the centre you will find an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo, supplemented by small specialist shops. There are several primary schools, including De Stappen and De Bukehof, and for secondary education children can go to Bergen op Zoom. Sports club VVH (football) is an important social pillar in the village, as is tennis club De Schans. The scores for amenities (6.8) and community (6.0) do show that not everyone is equally enthusiastic. Some residents miss cosiness on their own street, and the range of shops for non-daily purchases is limited. For that, you drive to the centre of Bergen op Zoom or to Roosendaal.
Accessibility scores a 7.7. Halsteren is close to the A4 towards Antwerp and Bergen op Zoom, and via the A58 you are quickly in Roosendaal or Breda. The village does not have its own train station, but bus lines (including line 104) connect Halsteren to Bergen op Zoom station, from where intercity trains run to Roosendaal, Breda and beyond. By car, you are on the motorway in five minutes. Within Halsteren you can choose from various neighbourhoods, each with its own character. The centre offers the most amenities within walking distance, while De Beek and Nieuwe Molen are newer, spacious residential areas. If you really want to live rurally, you can look at the Halsterse Polders, although prices there are generally higher. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of Bergen op Zoom.
Is Halsteren right for you as a buyer?
Halsteren mainly attracts families with children, and that is reflected in the figures: households with children form the largest group. The combination of good schools, a safe environment (score 7.8) and plenty of green space makes it attractive for those seeking peace without being far from the city. Movers-up and seniors find spacious homes with gardens here. For first-time buyers it is more difficult: with an average purchase price of almost €468,000 and few apartments, the entry level is high. Also take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. If you do not have the budget for a home to buy, you can also look at rental homes in Halsteren. First-time buyers who prefer a more urban environment may find more affordable options in Bergen op Zoom-Noord or Bergen op Zoom-Oost.
Searching for a home to buy in Halsteren using neighbourhood data
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what the neighbourhood offers you. View the sales listings in Halsteren above, or compare with surrounding neighbourhoods such as Lepelstraat and the Old Town of Bergen op Zoom. This way you find the neighbourhood that truly suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Halsteren?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Halsteren was €467,912. Prices ranged from €266,000 to €1,090,000, depending on the type of home and its location within the village. The average WOZ value is €359,000, well above the municipal average of €304,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Halsteren?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advice or brokerage fees from your mortgage advisor. Expect around 4 to 6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
Is Halsteren suitable for buying a home for a family with children?
Yes, Halsteren is popular with families. There are several primary schools, sports clubs such as VVH, and plenty of green space in the immediate vicinity. Residents rate safety at 7.8 and green space at 9.7. Most homes for sale are spacious single-family homes with gardens.
Can I buy an apartment in Halsteren?
The supply of apartments in Halsteren is limited. The housing stock largely consists of single-family homes and semi-detached houses. Those specifically looking for an apartment may have more choice in the centre of Bergen op Zoom or in surrounding neighbourhoods.
How is the accessibility of Halsteren by public transport?
Halsteren does not have its own train station, but is connected by bus to Bergen op Zoom station via, among others, line 104. From Bergen op Zoom, intercity trains run to Roosendaal and Breda. By car, you can reach the A4 and A58 motorways within minutes, making commuting to Antwerp, Breda or Rotterdam very feasible.
Good social people, always a chat if you live with dogs, very helpful if needed. The people are very approachable. Many dog lovers in the neighbourhood, met many nice people, you don't find this anymore in the big city. I'm very happy and grateful that we get to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AISafe, green, easily accessible, spacious layout.
Auto-translated to English by AIToo bad we don't have nice neighbours. That sometimes makes me sad. A few years ago they hung our dog. And a friend was spat on and beaten with a dog leash until she bled. Then I think why. Why do they do that. I have no idea. Stadlander also says the light is not on you. But I'm still bothered by it.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience with the neighbourhood is that the people are sociable and very friendly, exceptions aside, always a nice chat with people on the street or in the shops, beautiful surroundings with animals and forest nearby. Just a top neighbourhood we live in,
Auto-translated to English by AIVrederust has few creative things for the patients, there should be much more. Jolanda Nuijten keeps donating magazines but can't keep going either. If the municipality would provide games for the patients, I would be happy. Greetings, Angel
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, many schools nearby, never been burgled, never experienced nuisance, child-friendly, friendly people, plenty of supermarkets in the area. Nice football club, little trouble, good hygiene. Often cleaned by the municipality. Nice forest where you can play with your children and take walks.
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