A calm spot in Molenschot
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this semi-detached house from 1995 sits in Kern Molenschot, a village within the municipality of Gilze en Rijen. The asking price is €569,000. For context, the living area of 147 m² is 50% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 294 m², and the price per square metre comes to €3,871 based on the agent's listing. If you're weighing up options, it's worth comparing with other semi-detached houses in Gilze en Rijen.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find a generous layout with seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 614 m³. Outside, there's a rear garden of 98 m² facing northeast, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. A garage with carport, built into the house, provides parking and storage. The property is fully owned and comes with insulation throughout, including roof, wall and floor insulation, HR and HR+ glazing. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The agent lists the living area at 147 m², while the BAG registration records 143 m².
Life in Kern Molenschot
Kern Molenschot is a small village community with around 685 residents, and the reviews reflect a mixed picture. Across the municipality of Gilze en Rijen, residents give an average score of 8.06 based on six reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another notes: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." However, a third review is less positive, mentioning "people who only think about themselves." With just six reviews, it's a small sample, but it gives a flavour of local sentiment. The village itself is part of the Kern Molenschot neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. Katholieke basisschool St. Anna is just around the corner, and a child daycare centre is similarly close. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both a short drive away, with Lidl and Aldi slightly further. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk van Beijsterveldt in Dorst, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide in Rijen handles prescriptions. Public transport options include bus line 205 from Molenschot, Kerk, and line 170 from Dorst, Veenstraat. The nearest train station, Gilze-Rijen, is a few kilometres away, and the municipality of the municipality of Gilze en Rijen offers further connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €474,000. The asking price sits 20% above this valuation. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €306,000 to €474,000. As for the area, the address-level risk data indicates low foundation risk on sandy soil, and low pluvial flooding risk. Noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their respective norms. These are area-level indications, 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 Wethouder Boemaarsstraat 18, Molenschot
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €569,000 is 20% above the WOZ value of €474,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €306,000 in 2020 to €474,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 614 m³. The living area is listed at 147 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 143 m². There is a rear garden of 98 m² facing northeast, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The agent also states the property has roof, wall and floor insulation, HR and HR+ glazing, and is fully insulated. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil type is sand. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is also low, as is the current flood risk.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is measured at 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are indications at the area level, not measurements at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Albert Heijn and Jumbo, both about 2.6 km away. Lidl is slightly further at 2.7 km, and Aldi at 2.9 km. There are eight supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so you have several options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Katholieke basisschool St. Anna is the nearest primary school, just 361 metres away. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include Basisschool De Vijf Eiken, Basisschool Het Fonkelbos, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Marcoen. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 7.2 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 205 stops at Molenschot, Kerk, about 422 metres away, and at Molenschot, Heideweg, about 590 metres away. Bus line 170 stops at Dorst, Veenstraat, about 927 metres away. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, approximately 2.8 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Gilze en Rijen give an average score of 8.06 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident appreciates that "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another mentions "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." A third review is less positive, noting "people who only think about themselves."
What is the garden like?
The home has a rear garden of 98 m² facing northeast, which is accessible via the back alley. There is also a front garden. The property also includes a garage with carport, built into the house.
