A quiet spot in Kern Galder
This terraced house on Berkenakker 8 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, yet the setting feels rural. Galder is a small village in the municipality of Alphen-Chaam, and this home is part of the Kern Galder neighbourhood. With an asking price of €525,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €654,556. For context, [terraced houses in Alphen-Chaam]( /koopwoningen/alphen-chaam/tussenwoningen/ ) are listed at an average of €4,329 per m².
The home itself
Built in 2004, this terraced house spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 130 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m²; the plot is 188 m² in both. The property has a front garden and a rear garden of 72 m², oriented to the southeast and accessible via the back. There is an integral garage, and the home is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation, and the home is fully insulated. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B.
Life in Kern Galder
Kern Galder is a small neighbourhood with around 775 residents, and about 38% of households have children. Residents across the municipality of Alphen-Chaam give their living environment an average score of 8.31, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everyone knows everyone. People look out for each other. It's a cosy, open and accessible neighbourhood." Another notes: "Nice little village, plenty of shops, cosy cafes, beautiful houses." The reviews reflect a mix of opinions, with one resident finding it "far too little to do." [The Kern Galder neighbourhood]( /buurt/kern-galder-alphen-chaam/ ) is home to about 326 dwellings, of which 84% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
The Mattheusschool primary school is just around the corner, and a childcare centre is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, the nearest Jumbo is a ten-minute walk, with an Albert Heijn a bit further. The nearest GP and pharmacy are in Ulvenhout, a couple of streets away. Bus line 176 stops at Galder, Smidshof, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Breda, about a ten-minute drive. [The municipality of Alphen-Chaam]( /gemeente/alphen-chaam/ ) offers a rural setting with the amenities of Breda within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €481,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €312,000 to €481,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the norm; rail and air traffic noise are also below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including ROGA Makelaars. The listing has been active since 31 October 2026.
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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 Berkenakker 8, Galder
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €481,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 54%, from €312,000 in 2020 to €481,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 130 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². There is an integral garage, a front garden, and a rear garden of 72 m² facing southeast, accessible via the back. The property is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and that it is fully insulated. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and rail and air traffic noise are also below the norm.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 3.1 km away, and Albert Heijn is about 4 km away. A PLUS and a Lidl are around 5 km from the home. For daily groceries, you would likely travel a short distance by car or bike, as the village itself has limited options within walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
The Mattheusschool primary school is about 320 metres away, just around the corner. A childcare centre is about 500 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 7.4 km away, which means a longer commute for older children.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 176 stops at Galder, Smidshof, about 227 metres from the home. There are additional stops on the same line at Ballemanseweg and Galderse Meren. The nearest train station is Breda, about 8.7 km away, which offers national rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alphen-Chaam give their living environment an average score of 8.31, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Everyone knows everyone. People look out for each other. It's a cosy, open and accessible neighbourhood." Another notes: "Nice little village, plenty of shops, cosy cafes, beautiful houses." One resident finds it "far too little to do."
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 works out to €4,038 per m² based on the agent's living area of 130 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,329. The price is 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €654,556, and 7% below the average per m².
