Tuinstraat 20
Centrumgebied Oost Rijen · 5121 EJ Rijen
A 1934 semi-detached home with a modern heart
On Tuinstraat 20 in Rijen you will find a semi-detached house from 1934 that has been brought fully up to date. The home sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with a front garden and a rear garden of 65 m² facing south, reachable via the back alley. A roof terrace adds an extra outdoor spot. With a last known asking price of €589,000, the price was in line with the market compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, this was one of the [semi-detached houses in Gilze en Rijen]( /koopwoningen/gilze-en-rijen/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/ ) at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
Five rooms across three floors
The home offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors with a volume of 572 m³. The agent described the insulation as comprehensive: roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and fully insulated throughout. Heating comes from a combination of a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. The living area was listed as 143 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 141 m². The plot measured 217 m² according to the agent, against 176 m² in the BAG registration.
Life in Centrumgebied Oost Rijen
Rijen is a village where everything is within reach, as one resident of the district puts it: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another resident describes "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood", while a third is less positive, saying "the people in the neighbourhood are people who only think about themselves and don't think about the people around them." Across the district of Rijen, residents give an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. The neighbourhood itself counts around 1,890 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. This is [the Centrumgebied Oost Rijen neighbourhood]( /buurt/centrumgebied-oost-rijen-gilze-en-rijen/ ) as residents experience it.
Daily life: shops, school and transport
Groceries are never far: Aldi is on your doorstep, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner. Primary school KBS St. Jozef is practically next door, with KOC De Brakken a couple of streets away. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Plataan, is a five-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is just beyond that. Bus line 205 stops at Rijen, Mariastraat and Rijen, Stationsstraat, both a couple of streets away, while lines 170 and 206 serve Rijen, Rembrandtlaan. Gilze-Rijen train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Gilze en Rijen]( /gemeente/gilze-en-rijen/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €473,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 25% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 109%, from €226,000 to €473,000. As for the address itself, area-level indications show road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise both stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil, and the home was built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via two channels
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including 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 Tuinstraat 20, Rijen
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €589,000 was 25% above the WOZ value of €473,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 109%, from €226,000 to €473,000. The price per square metre came to €4,119 based on the agent's listed living area.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 572 m³. The agent listed the living area as 143 m², while the BAG registration records 141 m². The plot measured 217 m² according to the agent, against 176 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 65 m² facing south, reachable via the back alley, plus a front garden and a roof terrace.
What energy label does the home have and what does that mean?
The home has energy label A+, which is an efficient label. The agent described the insulation as comprehensive: roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and fully insulated throughout. Heating comes from a central heating boiler, a gas fireplace, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level public data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1934, before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications show pluvial flooding at heavy rain as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Aldi is the nearest supermarket at 147 m, essentially on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both at 277 m, just around the corner, and Lidl is at 335 m. Within a five-kilometre radius there are ten supermarkets in total. For daily groceries you have several options within a short walk, which makes the location practical for everyday shopping.
What schools are near Tuinstraat 20?
Primary school KBS St. Jozef is practically next door at 41 m, with 225 pupils. KOC De Brakken is a couple of streets away at 351 m and has 421 pupils. Further options include Jenaplanbasisschool De Kring at 898 m and Basisschool De Vijf Eiken at 932 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.8 km away, which means a longer journey for older students.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Across the district of Rijen, residents give an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another describes "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood". A third is less positive, saying people "only think about themselves". These reviews describe the wider district, not specifically the Centrumgebied Oost Rijen neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 205 stops at Rijen, Mariastraat at 290 m and Rijen, Stationsstraat at 302 m, both a couple of streets away. Lines 170 and 206 serve Rijen, Rembrandtlaan at 476 m. Gilze-Rijen train station is 700 m away, a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and rail options within easy reach of the home.
How did the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €589,000 worked out to €4,119 per square metre based on the agent's listed living area of 143 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,654. The price verdict was that the asking price was in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €579,333. Only three homes are currently available in the neighbourhood.
