Homes for sale in Mastbos, Breda

House prices in Mastbos, Breda: what will you pay here?

Mastbos is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Breda. With an average WOZ value of €790,000, the neighbourhood is well above the district average of Breda zuid-oost (€478,000) and more than double the municipal average of €382,000. That is no coincidence: 86% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, with virtually no social housing. The 14% rental properties are entirely in the hands of private landlords.

In the past twelve months, 8 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €1,458,125. The range ran from €995,000 to €1,735,000, indicating that there are few cheap entry-level homes. On average, a sold home had an area of 282 m², which works out at a price of around €5,170 per square metre. The supply consists almost exclusively of spacious detached and semi-detached villas. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page. If you want to search more broadly, you can also find homes for sale in Breda zuid-oost or the full overview of homes for sale in Breda.

Living in Mastbos, Breda: green, quiet and exclusive

Mastbos is not an ordinary residential neighbourhood. The neighbourhood borders directly on the Mastbos, one of the largest continuous deciduous forests in the Netherlands with more than 1,000 hectares. That largely determines the atmosphere: quiet, green and spacious. The streets are wide, the gardens large and car traffic limited. Those who live here consciously choose peace and quiet on the edge of the city.

The buildings consist mainly of detached villas and spacious semi-detached houses, built between the 1950s and 1980s, with occasional newer additions on large plots. Characteristic streets such as the Mastboslaan and surroundings exude an atmosphere that feels more like a villa park than an urban residential area. This attracts a specific audience: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years (300 of the 835 residents), many dual-income households without children living at home, with an average income of €56,500 and a high level of education (48% highly educated).

For daily shopping, you can quickly drive to the centre of Ginneken, a few minutes away by bike. There you will find supermarkets, specialist shops, eateries and a pharmacy. Ginneken has its own village character that fits well with the quiet lifestyle of Mastbos. For a larger range of shops, Breda city centre is reachable in about ten minutes by bike or car. Primary schools are available in Ginneken and the immediate vicinity; for secondary education, several schools are accessible in the wider area of Breda.

In terms of accessibility, Mastbos is well connected via the Bredaseweg and the junction with the A27 towards Utrecht and the A16 towards Rotterdam and Antwerp. By car, you can reach Breda station in ten to fifteen minutes, from where intercity trains run to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Eindhoven. Public transport from the neighbourhood itself is more limited; most residents rely on the car for daily commuting.

Residents appreciate the combination of nature and proximity to the city. On the neighbourhood page of Mastbos you can read what residents say about the neighbourhood, including scores per category. One resident describes it as follows: "You live here in the forest, but you are in the centre in ten minutes. That is actually unbeatable." Criticisms sometimes concern the limited bus connections and the fact that you need the car for almost everything.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Ginneken, Mastbos is more exclusive and quieter, but also less lively. Ginneken has more amenities within walking distance. Overakker and Blauwe Kei are more accessible in price but lack the direct forest edge that makes Mastbos so distinctive. The overarching district Breda zuid-oost offers more variation in housing types and price ranges.

Who is a home in Mastbos suitable for?

Mastbos mainly attracts established buyers who value space, privacy and greenery. First-time buyers and young families with a limited budget will find little here: a home for sale in Mastbos starts at around €995,000 and only a handful of homes come onto the market each year. Overbidding is not uncommon. Those looking for more flexibility can also look at the rental properties in Mastbos, although the supply is small. Movers who have sold their family home elsewhere and are looking for a larger detached home in a green environment fit this segment best. Bear in mind higher energy costs: the average gas consumption of 1,810 m³ and electricity consumption of 4,350 kWh are in line with large homes.

What residents say about living in Mastbos

Residents are generally positive about the peace and quiet, the green surroundings and the quality of the homes. The direct location on the Mastbos scores highly in reviews. Residents are less enthusiastic about the dependence on the car and the limited public transport. One resident writes: "Wonderfully quiet, good neighbours and the forest is literally around the corner. But you can't manage without a car here." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Mastbos.

Compare homes for sale around Mastbos and in Breda

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only search for a home but can also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Mastbos with nearby neighbourhoods such as Ypelaar or view the broader supply in Breda centrum, Breda noord or Breda oost. For municipal information about living, permits and facilities, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Breda.