A grand home in the heart of Rijen
On Hoofdstraat 96 in Rijen, this terraced house from 1910 stands right in the centre of the village. With 13 rooms spread over two floors, it is a substantial home with a great deal of character. The asking price of €795,000 is 66% above the average asking price of €478,750 for homes in this neighbourhood, which makes it the most expensive of the four homes currently for sale here. According to the agent, the living area is 287 m², while the BAG registration records 599 m². The plot measures 518 m² in the agent's listing, but the BAG registration states 350 m². For comparison, terraced houses in Gilze en Rijen are listed at an average of €3,503 per m².
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a semi-detached family home with 13 rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a roof terrace, a sunny terrace as the garden, and an attached brick garage. The home has a central heating boiler and is offered as freehold property. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1910, so it has seen over a century of history.
The Centrumgebied West Rijen neighbourhood
This part of Rijen is a village where you have everything within reach, as one resident puts it: shops, a casino, clothing stores, buses and a train station. Another resident mentions a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood. However, not all feedback is positive; one resident says people in the neighbourhood only think about themselves. These reviews come from residents of the district of Rijen, not specifically from this neighbourhood, and are based on four reviews with an average score of 7.9. The neighbourhood itself has 1,345 inhabitants, with a relatively large share of residents aged 65 and over. The Centrumgebied West Rijen neighbourhood is home to a mix of housing, with about 40% owner-occupied homes.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the Aldi is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away, and the Lidl is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, KOC De Brakken is a couple of streets away, and KBS St. Jozef is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Winkel en Wauters is a five-minute walk. Bus line 205 stops at Mariastraat just around the corner, and the Gemeentehuis stop with lines 170, 205 and 206 is a couple of streets away. The train station Gilze-Rijen is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gilze en Rijen offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard at 64 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the pre-1970 construction year. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress is low, though it is expected to become medium by 2050. 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 Makelaars- en Adviesburo Broeders.
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About Hoofdstraat 96, Rijen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €795,000 is 66% above the average asking price of €478,750 for homes currently for sale in Centrumgebied West Rijen. It is the most expensive of the four homes listed in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² for homes here is €3,503, while this home is listed at €2,770 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 287 m².
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a semi-detached family home with 13 rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The home has a roof terrace, a sunny terrace as the garden, and an attached brick garage. The total volume is 2,159 m³. The home is offered as freehold property and has a central heating boiler.
Why is there no WOZ value mentioned for this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined by the municipality and is not always included in the agent's listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. The listing does not provide this information.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard at 64 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the sandy soil type and the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1910. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the specific property. The actual condition of the foundation would require a structural survey.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate data for this address indicates an elevated risk of pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rainfall. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi is just around the corner at 245 metres. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both at 557 metres, a couple of streets away. The Lidl is at 689 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are ten supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
What schools are close to this home?
KOC De Brakken primary school is at 311 metres, just around the corner. KBS St. Jozef is at 412 metres, a five-minute walk. Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is at 628 metres, and Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is at 759 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.7 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 205 stops at Rijen, Mariastraat, just around the corner at 242 metres. The Gemeentehuis stop at 497 metres serves lines 170, 205 and 206. The train station Gilze-Rijen is at 1,085 metres, about a ten-minute walk. These connections make it possible to travel without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Rijen give an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a village where you have everything, including shops, a casino, clothing stores, buses and a train station. Another mentions a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood. One review is less positive, saying people only think about themselves. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
