Homes for sale in Rijen, Gilze en Rijen

What does a home in Rijen cost?

The owner-occupied market in Rijen is firmly established: 63% of the more than 7,396 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 37% rented. The average WOZ value is €324,000, slightly below the municipal average of €341,000 for the whole of Gilze en Rijen. That difference is logical, because in the outlying areas and villages such as Gilze and Molenschot there are relatively more detached homes that push up the municipal WOZ value. Actual transaction prices are considerably higher than the WOZ value: in the past twelve months, 102 homes were sold for an average of €507,230, with a range from €259,000 to €1,800,000. The average living area is 146 m². The supply largely consists of terraced houses and semi-detached homes, supplemented by apartments around the centre and detached homes on the outskirts. If you want to buy an apartment in Rijen, you will mainly find them in Centrumgebied West and the eastern centre area. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.

Living in Rijen: village character with surprisingly many amenities

Rijen feels like a village, and that is exactly what many residents appreciate. On the neighbourhood page of Rijen, residents rate the village an average of 7.9 out of 10. Safety (9.2) and accessibility (9.0) score notably high. Resident Anna sums it up succinctly: "It's a village, but you have everything. Shops, clothing stores, buses and a train station." That is correct. Along the Hoofdstraat you will find an Albert Heijn, a Jumbo, various specialist shops and catering establishments. You don't need to leave Rijen for your daily groceries.

That accessibility score is not exaggerated. Station Rijen is on the Breda-Tilburg railway line, meaning you can be at Breda Centraal in ten minutes and in Tilburg in a quarter of an hour. The A58 is reachable via the Rijen exit within five minutes, which suits commuters to Eindhoven or Roosendaal perfectly. Bus routes connect the village with surrounding cores such as Hulten and Dongen. For families, there are several primary schools, including De Bolster and Het Palet, and secondary school pupils generally go to Dongemond College in Raamsdonksveer or schools in Breda and Tilburg.

The green score of 8.2 is well-deserved. Lia van Ginneken, another resident, describes Rijen as "wooded", and that certainly applies to the south side towards Vliegende Vennen and the Reijsebos. Sports clubs such as football club RKSV Rijen and tennis club De Vliegende Vennen offer an active club life. At the same time, honesty is required: the community score of 6.5 is the lowest sub-score. Not everyone experiences the social cohesion as strong. Resident Gwenda notes that some neighbours "only think about themselves". That varies per neighbourhood. In the Schildersbuurt and Rijen Zuid you more often hear about close neighbourly contact than in the newer districts. If you value a social neighbourhood, it is wise to walk through the street a few times beforehand and talk to residents.

Does Rijen suit you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of over €507,000, buying a home in Rijen is not a starter's party. The entry price of around €259,000 does offer opportunities for starters who accept a compact apartment or small terraced house, but overbidding is more the rule than the exception in this segment. Families with children form the largest household group (2,645 households) and find a logical match here: schools, sports clubs and green spaces within walking distance. Movers and seniors benefit from the village convenience with a train station. Keep additional costs in mind: 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation costs quickly add up to an extra €10,000. If buying is not immediately possible, also check the rental supply in Rijen as an interim solution, although 31% is housing association stock and waiting lists are long.

Searching for owner-occupied homes in Rijen using neighbourhood data and reviews

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you choose not just a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Compare neighbourhoods such as Grote Spie and Vijf Eiken, or view the broader supply of owner-occupied homes in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen. Want to know more about the municipality itself? Then also check the website of the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.