Burgemeester van Poppelstraat 44
Steenakkers · 5126 VD Gilze
A cosy semi-detached home in Gilze
This semi-detached house on Burgemeester van Poppelstraat sits in a friendly part of Gilze, where the streets feel calm and green. With 78 m² of living space and a plot of 241 m², it is a compact home with a bit of outdoor room to call your own. Built in 1949, it carries an energy label C, which is a middle-of-the-road rating. At €715 per month, the rent sat in line with what similar homes in the area ask. For context, semi-detached houses in Gilze en Rijen give you a sense of the local market. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The Steenakkers neighbourhood
Steenakkers is a residential pocket where most homes are single-family houses, and the mix leans towards families and couples. One resident describes it as a "nice cosy neighbourhood" with "nice houses, friendly neighbours and lots of greenery", though they also point out that "the paving stones are all crooked and uneven, making it a tripping hazard". Based on that single review, the area scores 8.75 out of 10, which suggests people generally feel at home here. The community seems close-knit, with events mentioned as a plus. The Steenakkers neighbourhood offers a quiet, lived-in feel.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and PLUS is a five-minute walk away, so fresh bread and essentials are never far. Families with young children have Kindcentrum Pinokkio & De Bolster about a ten-minute walk off, and Openbare basisschool De Wildschut is a similar distance in the other direction. The nearest GP practice is a short stroll, and a restaurant is close by for an easy evening out. The municipality of Gilze en Rijen keeps the wider area well connected.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Burgemeester van Poppelstraat 44, Gilze
Was €715 per month a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €715 per month for a semi-detached house with 78 m² of living space was in line with what the local market asked. The home is social housing, which often keeps rents below market levels. With a plot of 241 m², you get some outdoor space too. The energy label C meant moderate energy costs to expect.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its official energy rating.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Jumbo is just 261 metres away, so you can be there in a couple of minutes on foot. PLUS is about 503 metres off, a five-minute walk. For a wider choice, Lidl and Albert Heijn are around 4.7 kilometres away, which is a short drive.
What schools are nearby for children?
Kindcentrum Pinokkio & De Bolster is about 600 metres away, and Openbare basisschool De Wildschut is roughly 670 metres off, both within a ten-minute walk. There are more primary schools within five kilometres, so options exist. Secondary education is further out, at about 6.2 kilometres.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Steenakkers is a residential area with mostly single-family homes and a mix of families and couples. One resident calls it a "nice cosy neighbourhood" with friendly neighbours and greenery, though they note the paving stones are uneven. The overall review score is 8.75 out of 10, based on one review.
Is there a train station nearby?
The nearest train station is about 6 kilometres away, which is a short drive or a longer cycle. The listing did not specify which station, only the distance. For daily commuting, you would likely rely on a car or bike to reach it.
