Homes for sale in Tuinzigt, Breda

House prices and market figures Tuinzigt, Breda

The owner-occupied market in Tuinzigt is smaller than you would expect based on the size of the neighbourhood. Of the 4,113 homes, only 34% are owner-occupied, while 66% are rented, a large proportion of which through housing associations. This makes supply limited for buyers and competition sometimes fierce. Over the past twelve months, 70 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €366,557. Prices ranged from €225,000 to €550,000, with an average living area of 91 m². That works out at around €4,028 per square metre. The average WOZ value is €241,000, which is significantly lower than the average for Breda West (€327,000) and well below the municipal average for Breda (€382,000). The difference between the WOZ value and actual transaction prices indicates that homes here are sold above the WOZ value, which is common in the current market. The supply is dominated by terraced houses and porch flats from the post-war period. At the top of this page, see the current overview of available homes, current asking prices and average time on the market.

Living in Tuinzigt, Breda

Tuinzigt is a working-class neighbourhood in the west of Breda, and that is exactly the word resident Kitty Faas uses herself: "Working-class neighbourhood." She adds that she herself enjoys living there, and you recognise that feeling as you walk through it. The neighbourhood has a down-to-earth, direct character. No polished facades or trendy coffee shops, but ordinary streets with terraced houses and porch flats, mostly built in the 1950s and 1960s. The buildings are compact and the gardens are small, but many residents have clearly made their own mark.

The neighbourhood has nearly 7,850 residents, with a strong representation of young adults between 25 and 45. The proportion of single-person households is high: 2,735 of the households consist of one person. This gives Tuinzigt an urban, individualistic character. Large families are less dominant, although there are certainly children living in the neighbourhood.

For daily shopping, you can go to supermarkets in the immediate vicinity. The centre of Breda can be reached by bike in about ten to fifteen minutes, which for many residents is one of the location's strongest assets. Bus connections via Arriva run towards the centre and Breda station, where you can catch intercity trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp. For motorists, the A16 and A27 are relatively quickly accessible via the western arterial roads of Breda. The accessibility score from residents stands at 5.0 out of 10, which is acceptable for a neighbourhood at this price level but certainly not outstanding.

The neighbourhood also has a downside that you should not ignore if you are seriously considering buying a home here. An anonymous resident describes an incident where a group of young men assaulted someone while bystanders watched and was even told not to call the police. That is a serious story, and it partly explains the low safety score of 4.5. Hazel also writes openly: "I would not buy a house in Tuinzigt myself." These are signals you should take seriously. Read all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the Tuinzigt neighbourhood page.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Westerpark or Princenhage, Tuinzigt has a rougher character and lower WOZ values, which translates into lower entry prices. Princenhage has more greenery and a more village-like character, while Westerpark is quieter and more family-oriented. If you are looking for more urban dynamics, you could also look at Haagpoort. Tuinzigt is best suited for people who consciously choose a more affordable entry into a neighbourhood with character, and who know what they get in return and what they do not.

Is buying in Tuinzigt for you?

Tuinzigt particularly attracts first-time buyers and young buyers who do not have the budget for the average Breda owner-occupied home of €382,000 but still want to live in the city. With transaction prices from €225,000, the entry threshold here is lower than in many other Breda neighbourhoods. This makes buying an apartment in Tuinzigt feasible for some first-time buyers. Families with children looking for peace, greenery and a strong school environment will be less likely to find their place: the education score stands at just 3.5 out of 10. If you are unsure whether buying is the right step, it is worth also looking at the supply of rental homes in Tuinzigt, because the vast majority of the housing stock is rented out.

What residents say about Tuinzigt

The average resident score for Tuinzigt stands at 4.5 out of 10, based on 4 reviews. The highest sub-score goes to accessibility (5.0) and the lowest to education (3.5). Safety, greenery and community all score around 4.2. Resident Hazel is clear: "I would not buy a house in Tuinzigt myself." Kitty Faas nuances that with her own positive experience as a resident. The scores and all full reviews can be read on the Tuinzigt overview page, including the sub-scores per category.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Tuinzigt

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