A semi-detached home in the heart of Rijen
This semi-detached house on the Pius X-straat sits in the Centrumgebied Oost Rijen neighbourhood, a residential area in the village of Rijen. The home was built in 1970 and has an energy label B. With a living area of 122 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €498,000 works out at €4,082 per m². For a sense of what is on offer in the wider area, you can compare with other semi-detached houses in Gilze en Rijen.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a single-family, semi-detached home spread over three floors, with five rooms in total, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The property has a volume of 432 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 84 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. A detached brick garage provides parking or storage. The home is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the roof is insulated and the windows have double glazing, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The living area is listed as 122 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 116 m².
Life in Centrumgebied Oost Rijen
Residents of the district of Rijen give their surroundings an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident sums it up: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another appreciates "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood". A third review is less positive, describing neighbours as "people who only think about themselves". The neighbourhood itself has around 1,890 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The area is part of the Centrumgebied Oost Rijen neighbourhood, where the housing stock is a blend of older and more recent homes.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Aldi is on your doorstep, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner. For primary education, KOC De Brakken is a couple of streets away, and KBS St. Jozef is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters is a five-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Rijen, Mariastraat is a couple of streets away, served by line 205. The train station Gilze-Rijen is a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €428,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €301,000 to €428,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the guideline, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk now and in 2050 are all low, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin Makelaars and KIN Makelaars Gilze & Rijen on Funda.
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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 Pius X-straat 8, Rijen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €498,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €428,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 122 m², is €4,082. The neighbourhood average asking price is €538,857, and the average price per m² in the area is €3,425.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family, semi-detached home spread over three floors. It has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 122 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 116 m². The property has a volume of 432 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 84 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered, and a B label generally means moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the roof is insulated and the windows have double glazing, which can help keep the home warm. The heating runs on a central heating boiler. The exact energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is sand, which is generally stable. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050, are also low. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Aldi supermarket is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner. For primary education, KOC De Brakken is a couple of streets away, and KBS St. Jozef is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters is a five-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is just around the corner. The nearest hospital, Amphia, is in Oosterhout, about 7 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Rijen, Mariastraat, a couple of streets away, served by bus line 205. Another stop, Rijen, Gemeentehuis, is a five-minute walk and is served by lines 170, 205 and 206. The train station Gilze-Rijen is about a ten-minute walk away. This gives you options for both bus and train travel, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not listed here.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Rijen give their surroundings an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another appreciates "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood". A third review is less positive, describing neighbours as "people who only think about themselves". These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 42%, from €301,000 to €428,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This increase reflects the general trend in the area, but the WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value. The asking price is currently 16% above the WOZ value.
Is there a garage and garden?
Yes, the property includes a detached brick garage, which can be used for parking or storage. The garden consists of a rear garden of 84 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, and a front garden. The garden orientation to the south means it gets sun for much of the day. The plot size is 215 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration.
