Korte Boschstraat 12A
Valkenberg, Breda
AreaA studio with history in the heart of Breda
This studio on Korte Boschstraat 12A sits in the Valkenberg neighbourhood, right in the centre of Breda. Built in 1893, it is one of the older homes in an area where most of the housing stock dates from later decades. The asking price of €250,000 is 46% below the average asking price of €460,500 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the local market. For context, [studios in Breda]( /koopwoningen/breda/studios/) give an idea of what similar properties go for across the municipality.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 187 m³. The living area is listed as 30 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 34 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The agent describes the setting as sheltered and in the centre.
Life in Valkenberg
Valkenberg is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,705 residents, and it is very strongly urban, with an address density of 3,871 per km². Most households here are single people, and the average household size is 1.4. Residents of the district of Breda centrum give their living environment an average score of 7.06, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood, good experiences." Another is less positive, mentioning "lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here." A third resident notes that there is not enough bicycle parking and that theft happens, with six bikes stolen within a year. The crime figure for the area stands at 243 recorded incidents. [The Valkenberg neighbourhood]( /buurt/valkenberg-breda/) has its own character within the wider city.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with another SPAR a couple of streets away and an AH to go within a five-minute walk. For schools, Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda is a couple of streets away, and Kbs St. Joseph is also nearby. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Majdandzic, is on your doorstep, while the pharmacy Apotheek Motké-Poels BV is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Breda, Sophiastraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 5 and 8, and Breda train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Breda]( /gemeente/breda/) offers all this within a compact urban setting.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €145,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 72% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €104,000 to €145,000. As for address-level risk indications, the road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium. 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 Van der Sande Makelaars and a listing 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Korte Boschstraat 12A, Breda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 is 72% above the WOZ value of €145,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 39%, from €104,000 to €145,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, the studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 187 m³. The living area is listed as 30 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 34 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, which helps. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. The home was built before 1970, specifically in 1893. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the property itself.
What is the flood and heat risk at this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated for this address. Flood risk from other sources is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
A SPAR supermarket is about 234 metres away, just around the corner. Another SPAR is at 447 metres, and an AH to go is at 569 metres. A larger Albert Heijn is at 667 metres. All are within a short walk from the home.
Which schools are near this address?
Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda, a secondary school, is about 335 metres away. Kbs St. Joseph, a primary school, is at 374 metres. Kbs De Spoorzoeker is at 928 metres, and Rudolf Steiner School is at 960 metres. All are within walking distance.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop Breda, Sophiastraat is about 67 metres away, with lines 1, 5 and 8. Breda, Vlaszak is at 392 metres with many more lines, and Breda, Nassausingel is at 440 metres with lines 1, 5 and 8. Breda train station is about 486 metres away.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €250,000 is 46% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €460,500. The living area of 30 m² is 68% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². The home was built in 1893, which is notably older than most homes in this area.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Breda centrum give their living environment an average score of 7.06, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful neighbourhood, good experiences." Another mentions "lots of drug addicts and homeless people hanging around here." A third notes issues with bicycle parking and theft.
Is this home offered through multiple agents?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Sande Makelaars and a listing on Funda. The listing has been active since 21 August 2026.
