Homes for sale in Kern Heesch, Bernheze
View the current supply of homes for sale in Kern Heesch, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Compare prices, surface area and energy labels.
What does a home in Kern Heesch cost?
The owner-occupied market in Kern Heesch is strong. Of the more than 5,460 homes, 68% are owner-occupied, which is higher than in many comparable villages. The average WOZ value is €403,000, slightly below the municipal average of Bernheze (€428,000). But actual transaction prices are significantly higher: in the past twelve months, an owner-occupied home in Kern Heesch sold for an average of €587,739, with a range of €340,000 to €1,195,000. The average floor area of sold homes is 148 m². The supply consists largely of single-family homes, including terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached houses. Those considering buying an apartment in Kern Heesch will find a more limited supply, especially around the centre and in newer neighbourhoods such as Wagnerplein. At the top of this page, view the current supply with asking prices and selling times.
Living in Kern Heesch: village character with practical caveats
Heesch is the largest core of the municipality of Bernheze and you can tell. It is not a sleepy village, but neither is it a bustling town. There are sufficient daily amenities: an Albert Heijn and Jumbo at the shopping centre near Wagnerplein, a GP practice, pharmacy and various small specialist shops along Schoonstraat. For primary education, there are several schools, including De Pas and Het Ven primary schools. Secondary school pupils generally travel to Oss or Veghel. In terms of sports, Heesch has, among others, football club HVCH, tennis club De Beemd and swimming pool De Waterdam, which is popular with families in summer.
On the neighbourhood page of Kern Heesch, residents give the village a 6.2 out of 10, based on 2 reviews. That is not a top rating. Accessibility (7.0) and amenities (7.0) score best. Residents appreciate that via the A59 you are quickly in Oss (10 minutes) or Den Bosch (20 minutes). Bus line 158 connects Heesch with Oss station, where you can catch the train to Den Bosch, Nijmegen or Utrecht. But on safety (5.0) and sense of community (5.5), Heesch scores notably low. One resident notes that the social fabric feels less close-knit than you would expect from a Brabant village. Green spaces also receive a meagre 5.5, despite the presence of some small parks and the proximity of the countryside.
The neighbourhoods in Heesch differ considerably. The Componistenbuurt and Graanbuurt are typical 1970s and 1980s districts with terraced houses, affordable for home-movers. In De Beemd and Buitenpas - Noordrand there are newer, more spacious family homes that serve the higher segment of the market. The old village centre around 't Dorp has character but also older homes that lag behind in terms of energy label and insulation. The average gas consumption in the neighbourhood (1,120 m³) and electricity consumption (3,130 kWh) are fairly average, but with older homes you must take sustainability costs into account. Those looking for more space and peace can also look at the countryside around Heesch.
Does an owner-occupied home in Kern Heesch suit your situation?
With an average selling price of almost €588,000, buying a home in Kern Heesch is not a starter market. First-time buyers on a modal income (average €36,900 in the neighbourhood) will struggle to get in without equity or a substantial savings pot. Families with two incomes and home-movers form the largest target group, especially for single-family homes. Seniors find limited single-storey supply. Besides the purchase price, take into account transfer tax (2% or 10.4% depending on your situation), notary costs and any sustainability improvements. Overbidding is not always necessary in Heesch, but it does occur with popular homes in newer neighbourhoods. If you find the purchase prices too high, you can look at rental homes in Kern Heesch as an alternative, or move to the cores Nistelrode or Heeswijk-Dinther where prices are sometimes slightly lower.
View and compare purchase supply in Kern Heesch
On Buurtje.nl you will not only find the current purchase supply, but also neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you will not find together anywhere else. Compare owner-occupied homes in Kern Heesch with the supply in other districts of Bernheze. More information about municipal plans and zoning plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Bernheze.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Kern Heesch?
The average selling price in Kern Heesch over the past 12 months was €587,739. The cheapest homes sold for around €340,000, while the most expensive transaction came to €1,195,000. The average floor area of sold homes is 148 m².
How does the WOZ value of owner-occupied homes in Kern Heesch compare to Bernheze?
The average WOZ value in Kern Heesch is €403,000. That is slightly lower than the municipal average of Bernheze (€428,000). Actual transaction prices are usually higher than the WOZ value, so keep that in mind when determining your budget.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Kern Heesch?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for your own home, 10.4% for an investment property), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly valuation costs. For older homes in Kern Heesch, sustainability costs can add up, think of insulation or a heat pump.
Is Kern Heesch suitable for buying a home for a family?
Kern Heesch has several primary schools, sports clubs such as HVCH and a swimming pool. Most households in the neighbourhood are families with children (2,055 households). The supply mainly consists of single-family homes. Accessibility via the A59 to Oss and Den Bosch is good, which is convenient for working parents.
How is the accessibility if I buy a house in Kern Heesch?
Kern Heesch is located directly on the A59, with which you can reach Oss in about 10 minutes and Den Bosch in 20 minutes. Bus line 158 runs to Oss station, from where trains depart towards Den Bosch, Nijmegen and Utrecht. Having your own car is handy for daily shopping outside the centre.
Cosy people Little greenery and pavements and few parking spaces
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