Homes for sale in Oud-Loon, Loon op Zand

House prices and market figures for Oud-Loon, Loon op Zand

In Oud-Loon, 59% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a clear owner-occupier character. The average WOZ value is €344,000, which is noticeably lower than the district average of €377,000 and the municipal average of €365,000. This difference is entirely due to the mix of housing types: alongside detached and semi-detached houses, there are also more modest terraced houses in the neighbourhood.

If you look at actual sales transactions over the past twelve months, a different picture emerges. 19 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €630,105, with an average living area of 174 m². This works out at a price of around €3,620 per square metre. The range was remarkably wide: from €275,000 to €1,675,000, indicating that Oud-Loon has both entry-level homes and substantial detached houses. The current supply and average asking price can be found at the top of this page.

Living in Oud-Loon, Loon op Zand

Oud-Loon is the historic heart of the municipality of Loon op Zand. The neighbourhood owes its name to the medieval village of Loon, and as you drive or walk through it, you can still sense that past. The built environment is varied: on the one hand, you find older, more spacious plots with detached houses and characteristic farmhouses; on the other, there are post-war expansions with semi-detached houses and terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s. This gives the neighbourhood a mixed but authentic appearance, without the uniformity of new-build estates.

The atmosphere is quiet and village-like. Oud-Loon has no bustling centre, but that is precisely what many residents are looking for here. Kasteellaan and the area around the old core have a green appearance, and the nearby Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park is literally just around the corner. For a walk or bike ride in nature, you hardly need to leave your doorstep.

For daily shopping, residents rely on the nearby Loon op Zand centre or Kaatsheuvel, where supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo are located. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity serve the younger families in the neighbourhood. Sports clubs, including football club VV Loon op Zand, are active in the municipality and easily accessible from Oud-Loon.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood is heavily car-oriented. The A261 towards Waalwijk and the N261 towards Tilburg are quickly reachable, meaning commuters to larger cities are reasonably comfortable. Tilburg city centre is about twelve to fifteen minutes' drive away. Public transport is more limited: bus line 140 connects Loon op Zand with Waalwijk and Tilburg, but the frequency is modest. A car in Oud-Loon is not a luxury but a necessity.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and proximity to nature. On the neighbourhood page of Oud-Loon you can read what residents themselves write about their neighbourhood, including scores per category. A recurring theme in the reviews is the green environment: "You live here on the edge of the dunes, that's really unique for a residential area," says one resident. Criticisms sometimes focus on the limited amenities directly in the neighbourhood and the dependence on the car.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Oost-Loon and Bergeind, Oud-Loon has a more rural character with larger plots and more detached houses. Mussenhoek is more compact and has a different housing profile. If you want to combine the peace of Oud-Loon with slightly more urban amenities, you can also look at homes for sale in the wider Loon op Zand district.

Who is a home in Oud-Loon interesting for?

Based on demographic data, Oud-Loon is clearly a neighbourhood for movers-up, seniors and people who consciously choose peace and space. The largest age group is 65-plus (765 people), followed by 45 to 65 years. This means the neighbourhood has a mature, stable population composition. First-time buyers will find it difficult: with an average sale price of over €630,000, entering the market is financially unfeasible for many first-time buyers, although homes from €275,000 have been sold. If you are unsure whether buying is the right time now, you can also look at rental homes in Oud-Loon as a temporary alternative. Keep in mind that supply is limited: only 19 homes were sold in a year, meaning you have to act quickly when something becomes available.

What residents say about Oud-Loon

Residents of Oud-Loon are generally satisfied with their living environment. High scores are mainly in the areas of greenery and nature, peace and safety. Residents are sometimes less enthusiastic about public transport and the limited shopping facilities directly in the neighbourhood. One resident describes it as follows: "Oud-Loon is a neighbourhood where you really unwind, but you have to choose it consciously because without a car you are pretty much helpless here." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Oud-Loon.

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