A historic terraced house in Bergen op Zoom
This 1928 terraced house sits in Vestinggronden-Noord, a neighbourhood that feels like a small community within the old fortified town of Bergen op Zoom. With 174 square metres of living space on a 137-square-metre plot, it is a substantial home with a price tag of €550,000. That asking price sits 27% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €432,571, so it is on the high side compared with other homes currently on the market. For context, terraced houses in Bergen op Zoom are listed across a range of prices, and this one is at the upper end.
The home itself
The listing does not include details on the layout, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space. What is known is that the house was built in 1928 and carries an energy label E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The living area is given as 174 square metres according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 137 square metres. The asking price works out to €3,161 per square metre based on that BAG figure.
Vestinggronden-Noord
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.82 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident who has lived here for 45 years describes it as a working-class neighbourhood where social control is number one: "People look out for each other, care for each other, have respect for each other." Another resident mentions that the trees on Rijtuigweg have been renewed, flower beds added, and that there are primary and secondary schools nearby. A third review notes that some people under the influence can be seen around, scoring the area 5.63. The neighbourhood has around 1,465 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 54%. The Vestinggronden-Noord neighbourhood is part of a district where most homes were built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and Boon's Markt within a ten-minute walk. For schools, MollerJuvenaat secondary school is on your doorstep, and Montessori Kindcentrum Bergen op Zoom is just around the corner. The GP practice A.M. van de Kar is a five-minute walk away, and the BENU pharmacy is a couple of streets further. Bus stops at Noordsingel and Burg. Stulemeijerlaan are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 361 and 603. Bergen op Zoom train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Bergen op Zoom offers a hospital at 2.4 kilometres and a park just 100 metres from the door.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 29 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 87% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year; the soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Baas Makelaars.
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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 Bolwerk-Zuid 148, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 is 27% above the average asking price in Vestinggronden-Noord, which is €432,571. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €450,000, and prices range from €239,000 to €615,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,122, while this home works out to €3,161 per square metre based on the BAG living area.
What is known about the layout of this home?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or floors. It does give a living area of 174 square metres according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 137 square metres. The home was built in 1928 and has an energy label E. No details about a garden, balcony, or garage are mentioned in the listing.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
Energy label E is one of the less efficient labels, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The home was built in 1928, which is typical for this neighbourhood where 85.7% of homes date from before 1945. The listing does not mention any insulation measures, so the label reflects the current state of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data from KCAF. This is because the home was built before 1970, and 87% of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm any actual foundation issues.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, road traffic noise at this address is 48 dB Lden, railway noise is 30 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on the reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 674 metres, with Ekoplaza just a bit further at 687 metres. Boon's Markt is at 930 metres, and Albert Heijn at 1,041 metres. There are 15 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
MollerJuvenaat secondary school is just 129 metres away, and Montessori Kindcentrum Bergen op Zoom primary school is at 156 metres. There is another MollerJuvenaat location at 289 metres and Regionale Scholengemeenschap 't Rijks at 320 metres. In total, 36 schools are within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Bergen op Zoom, Noordsingel at 109 metres, served by lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 361 and 603. Bergen op Zoom train station is 743 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are additional bus stops at Burg. Stulemeijerlaan within 334 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.82 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One long-term resident praises the social control and mutual care, saying people look out for each other. Another mentions the renewed trees, flower beds, and nearby schools. A third review notes some people under the influence in the area, scoring it lower at 5.63.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk at this address is low, both currently and in 2050, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water pooling during intense rainfall. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
