Lent, Nijmegen
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 semi-detached house on Bergstraat in Lent sits on a generous 715 m² plot, giving you room to breathe. With 154 m² of living space, it's a solid family home that feels spacious without being overwhelming. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be a factor, but the price reflects that: at €400,000, it's 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €632,540, making it a keen entry point compared to other semi-detached houses in Nijmegen.
Lent is a calm, green neighbourhood on the north side of Nijmegen, with a mix of older homes and newer developments. It's a place where people know each other. One resident describes it as 'Quiet and friendly. Privacy. Help where needed.' Another says it's 'a nice, child-friendly and cosy neighbourhood' and notes the good primary schools. A third calls it 'quiet', 'boring but quiet.' Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.75 out of 10. Most homes are owner-occupied (63%) and single-family (82%), and the area is popular with families. For more context, see the Lent neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are close: Basisschool Het Talent is a couple of streets away, and KC De Verbinding is also within easy walking distance. Secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre of Nijmegen is a short bike ride. For more on the wider area, check out the municipality of Nijmegen.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hermsen Garantiemakelaars Nijmegen and Hermsen Makelaars Nijmegen.
Details of this home
Bergstraat 4, Lent
Good · 6 residents
Quiet and friendly. Privacy. Help where needed.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here and had a good experience. I attended a good primary school. There are even several. For example, my brother went to a different primary school because that education was better for him. I live about a 10-minute bike ride from Nijmegen city centre, which is ideal. I am very enthusiastic about Lent and might even return there after my student days, which I will have soon.
Auto-translated to English by AIBoring but quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is very pleasant to live in due to plenty of amenities and the children have enough space to play outdoors.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is clean and tidy. Little nuisance. I don't know my neighbours and there are no neighbourhood parties. I don't mind that. Sometimes there's bickering in the neighbourhood about very small things. That's annoying. Otherwise very positive! There's a forest within walking distance and supermarket and city within cycling distance. Enough schools in Nijmegen. Everything nice and close.
Auto-translated to English by AII am very happy that I have a nice social housing home in this day and age. But the neighbourhood is right next to the N325, which has become many times busier over the past 10 years. No one sticks to the 50 km/h limit and the road surface is poor, so unfortunately there is a lot of noise pollution. The municipality does nothing about it; social housing is at the bottom of the list, I believe. Furthermore, unfortunately a lot of rubbish is thrown onto the street. From the cars that race past, but also because there is no proper facility for residual waste and plastic, which is collected once every 2 weeks and is often put out far too early, so birds and other vermin tear everything open. Nijmegen and Lent have grown enormously in terms of housing facilities. Very nice, because there is a housing shortage, but the extreme differences between social housing policy and enormous luxury villa policy are unfortunately very large, and that does make you feel like a second-class citizen, unfortunately.
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About Bergstraat 4, Lent
The asking price of €400,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €632,540, which makes it a relatively affordable option in Lent. However, the energy label F means higher energy costs, so factor that into your budget. The median price in the area is €600,000, so this home is priced well below that.
The energy label is F, which is low efficiency. In a neighbourhood where most homes have better labels (56% A++ and 31% A), this house will have higher heating bills. It's worth budgeting for potential improvements, though the exact costs depend on usage and future upgrades.
The plot is 715 m², which is generous for a semi-detached house. It gives you plenty of outdoor space, but the listing doesn't specify a garden or terrace. You'll need to see the property to understand the layout and potential for gardening, play areas, or extensions.
Lent is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes. Residents describe it as peaceful and child-friendly, with good primary schools. It's a 10-minute bike ride to Nijmegen city centre, and the train station is a 10-minute walk. The area has a suburban feel with green spaces nearby.
The train station is 1.4 km away, about a 10-minute walk. This gives you a direct connection to Nijmegen and beyond, making it convenient for commuters.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Het Talent (649 m), KC De Verbinding (970 m), and De Verwondering (1 km). For secondary education, Citadel College is about 1.5 km away. The area is well-served for families.
The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms. With 154 m² of living space, it likely has multiple rooms, but you'll need to view the property to confirm the layout.
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