A semi-detached house with history in Sint Josephbuurt
This semi-detached house on Van Gilselaan 47 sits in Sint Josephbuurt, a neighbourhood in the east of Roosendaal where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. Built in 1908, the home carries over a century of character, and with a living area of 138 m² on a plot of 220 m², there is plenty of room to spread out. The asking price of €440,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €384,357 in the neighbourhood, a difference of 14 percent. For context, semi-detached houses in Roosendaal currently average €2,946 per m², while this home comes in at €3,188 per m² according to the agent's listing.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a house with five rooms, though the listing does not specify how these are divided into bedrooms or bathrooms. The energy label is D, which means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs. The year of construction, 1908, is a fact of the building's history, and the plot of 220 m² matches the living area of 138 m² as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing.
Life in Sint Josephbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Roosendaal give their living environment an average score of 6.89, based on 19 reviews. One resident notes: "Lidl and winkelgalerij Kennedylaan is 5 minutes fietsen, de kinderboerderij op loopafstand. Veel wandelpaden die langs het Molenbeekpad lopen. Er gaat een fietspad richting Nispen wat zich ook goed leent om op hard te lopen." Another resident, writing in English, says: "Ettingen is a pleasant and quiet residential area where you quickly feel at home. The neighbourhood is green, with plenty of parks and playgrounds for children. It feels safe, with an involved community." A third resident is less positive, noting there is "no place for children to play with friends outside" and that you "have to travel far to the city." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. In the Sint Josephbuurt neighbourhood, around 1,570 people live, with a relatively high share of residents aged 65 and over, at 29 percent.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Aldi just around the corner, and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, KPO Basisschool O.L.V. van Fatima is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Singel is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Medisch Centrum Schaepmanlaan, Huisartsenpraktijk Loukes en Hobbelen, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Dunant Roosendaal, is even closer. For public transport, bus stop Roosendaal, Van Beethovenlaan is a couple of streets away, serving lines 11, 162 and 211. Roosendaal train station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to the wider region. The municipality of Roosendaal offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources, including rail, air and industry, are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone, where 73 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Van Gilselaan 47, Roosendaal
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €440,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €384,357 in Sint Josephbuurt, a difference of 14 percent. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €2,946, while this home is listed at €3,188 per m². These figures come from the current listings in the area, so they reflect the market as it stands now.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, this is a house with five rooms. The listing does not specify how these rooms are divided into bedrooms, bathrooms, or other living spaces. The living area is 138 m², and the plot is 220 m², as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The year of construction is 1908.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1908, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone, where 73 percent of properties were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources are below their standards: rail noise at 32 dB Lden, air traffic at 26 dB Lden, and industry at 47 dB Lden. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 217 metres away, Aldi is 268 metres away, and Jumbo is 341 metres away. These are all within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including Dirk at 1,101 metres and another Aldi at 1,134 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
KPO Basisschool O.L.V. van Fatima is 374 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Singel is 540 metres away, and KPO Basisschool Joseph is 665 metres away. For secondary education, Norbertus is 728 metres away. These distances make it easy for children to walk or cycle to school.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Roosendaal, Van Beethovenlaan, at 310 metres, serving lines 11, 162 and 211. Other stops include Roosendaal, Boulevard at 433 metres with line 161, and Roosendaal, Strausslaan at 440 metres with line 11. Roosendaal train station is 1,022 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Roosendaal give their living environment an average score of 6.89, based on 19 reviews. One resident mentions the quiet and green character, with parks and playgrounds, while another notes the convenience of nearby shops and walking paths. A third resident is less positive, mentioning a lack of play areas for children and the distance to the city. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the demographic makeup of Sint Josephbuurt?
Sint Josephbuurt has around 1,570 residents. The largest age group is 65 and over, at 29 percent, followed by 25 to 45 year olds at 25 percent. About 46 percent of households are single-person households, and 25 percent are households with children. The average household size is 1.9 people.
