Homes for sale in Melis Stokestraat, Tilburg

House prices and market figures for Melis Stokestraat, Tilburg

The owner-occupied market on Melis Stokestraat is modest in size but not inconspicuous in terms of price level. Of the 192 homes in the neighbourhood, 55% are owner-occupied, with the remainder split between housing association rentals (31%) and other landlords (14%). In the past twelve months, five homes were sold here, with an average sale price of €440,000 and a range of €300,000 to €750,000. With an average living area of 139 m², this works out at a price per square metre of approximately €3,165. This is striking because the WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €273,000, clearly below the district average for Kanaalzone (€284,000) and the municipal average for Tilburg (€314,000). The difference between the WOZ value and the sale price indicates that buyers are willing to pay well above the appraised value, presumably due to the larger home type being sold here. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living on Melis Stokestraat, Tilburg

Melis Stokestraat is located in Kanaalzone, a former industrial area that has undergone a clear transformation in recent years. You can tell from the neighbourhood itself: it is not a classic residential area with terraced houses and a playground on the corner, but rather a mixed urban environment where living, working and traffic intermingle. The street itself is a through road with a distinct character, surrounded by buildings ranging from older structures to more recently renovated or newly built homes. These are predominantly ground-floor homes with some space, which explains the average area of 139 m².

Anyone wanting to live here is not necessarily looking for a quiet, green neighbourhood. The location in Kanaalzone means you are close to business activity. Bosscheweg and the canal zone itself are within walking distance, and the proximity of Kanaalzone Bosscheweg gives an idea of the industrial heritage that characterises this area. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood attracts a diverse group of residents: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years (135 out of 470 residents), followed by the 45 to 65 age group. Single-person households are the most common (105), and only 28% of residents are married. This suggests a neighbourhood that is more young and independent than family-oriented.

For daily groceries, you rely on supermarkets in the surrounding districts, as Melis Stokestraat itself does not have an extensive range of shops. Tilburg city centre is easily reachable by bike in about ten to fifteen minutes. Tilburg station is a similar bike ride away, with direct connections to Den Bosch, Breda and Eindhoven. By car, you can quickly join the A58 towards Eindhoven or Breda via the Ringbaan. Public transport is available via bus routes that connect Kanaalzone with the centre, although the neighbourhood is not the most public-transport-friendly in Tilburg.

Residents appreciate the space and the affordable entry point relative to what you get, but are sometimes critical of the liveability in the immediate surroundings. On the neighbourhood main page for Melis Stokestraat you will find all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores per category. One resident wrote: "It's not a picture-perfect street, but you have space and peace on your own plot, and the city is as close as you want it to be." That sums up the atmosphere well: it is not a neighbourhood to impress, but one that works practically for people who know what they want. For comparison, neighbourhoods such as Smariusterrein and Industrieterrein Kanaalzone Noord in the same district have an even stronger industrial character and are less dominated by housing.

Who is a home for sale on Melis Stokestraat interesting for?

Based on the demographics and the type of housing, this neighbourhood best suits people between 25 and 45 who are looking for space without paying the price of a classic family neighbourhood, and who are not dependent on an extensive neighbourhood infrastructure. The average sale price of €440,000 makes it not a starter neighbourhood in the classic sense, although the range (from €300,000) does offer entry opportunities. Be honest with yourself: supply is limited, with only five transactions in the past year. Overbidding is realistic. If you want to be more flexible, you could also look at rental homes on Melis Stokestraat as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about Melis Stokestraat

The resident reviews on Buurtje.nl give a mixed but honest picture of life on Melis Stokestraat. Residents appreciate the space and the location relative to the centre, but also note the street's appearance and the lack of green spaces within walking distance. One resident described it as: "Functional and central, but not the neighbourhood where you spontaneously go for an evening stroll." See all reviews and partial scores per category on the page for Melis Stokestraat.

Compare homes for sale in and around Kanaalzone

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to search more broadly? View the supply in the entire Kanaalzone district, or compare with other Tilburg districts such as Binnenstad, Jeruzalem or Armhoef. For municipal-wide information on the housing market, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Tilburg.