A grand old house on the Hoogstraat
This 1750s terraced house sits right in the heart of Bergen op Zoom, on one of the town's most historic streets. With its classic herenhuis character and three floors, it is a home with real presence. The asking price of €589,000 sits well above the average asking price in the Centrum neighbourhood, which comes in at €419,155. That is a significant premium, so this is a home priced on the high side. For context, terraced houses in Bergen op Zoom are listed at an average of €3,600 per square metre, while this home is offered at €3,485 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
Inside the herenhuis
The agent describes a four-room layout with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a total volume of 662 cubic metres. There is a west-facing back garden. The home is offered as freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The BAG registration records a living area of 190 square metres, while the agent's listing states 169 square metres. The plot is 188 square metres in both records.
Life in the Centrum
With 4,040 residents, the Centrum is a lively, compact neighbourhood where most households are single people. The average resident score for the area is 7.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people live in the neighbourhood." Another notes: "There are also plenty of activities in the city." A third resident is less positive, mentioning "very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something." The neighbourhood has a high address density, which fits its central character. The Centrum neighbourhood is one of the older parts of town, with 56.9% of homes built before 1945.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Jumbo is just around the corner, Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For school runs, RK Basisschool Sancta Maria is on your doorstep and Basisschool De Krabbenkooi just around the corner. The GP practice A.M. van de Kar is a five-minute walk, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Van Dedemstraat and Wassenaarstraat, served by lines 360 and 361, are a couple of streets away, and Bergen op Zoom train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Bergen op Zoom offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates elevated noise from road traffic at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1750 construction date on clay soil, with 93% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Francis Helmig Makelaardij and Helmig Makelaardij en Taxatieburo o.z. B.V., across platforms such as Funda and Huispedia.
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About Hoogstraat 26A, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Centrum?
The asking price of €589,000 is 41% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €419,155. The average asking price per square metre in the Centrum is €3,600, while this home is listed at €3,485 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 169 square metres. The neighbourhood has 58 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €200,000 to €1,295,000.
What is the layout of this herenhuis?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The total volume is 662 cubic metres. There is a west-facing back garden. The property is offered as freehold, meaning you own the land outright. The BAG registration records a living area of 190 square metres, while the agent's listing states 169 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. In the Centrum neighbourhood, 38.6% of homes have a label of D or lower.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data sources and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1750 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 93% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is just around the corner at 208 metres, Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 380 metres, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk at 568 metres. Aldi and Lidl are also within a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
RK Basisschool Sancta Maria is on your doorstep at 127 metres, and Basisschool De Krabbenkooi is just around the corner at 230 metres. For secondary education, MollerJuvenaat is a five-minute walk at 663 metres. There are 34 schools within five kilometres, including Montessori Kindcentrum Bergen op Zoom and Speciale School voor Basisonderwijs De Driemaster.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops on the Van Dedemstraat and Wassenaarstraat, both served by lines 360 and 361, are just around the corner. Bergen op Zoom train station is a ten-minute walk at 604 metres. The nearest hospital, Bravis Ziekenhuis, is about 2 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in the Centrum?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Friendly people live in the neighbourhood." Another notes: "There are also plenty of activities in the city." A third resident mentions "very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something." The reviews reflect a mix of positive and critical perspectives.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the pluvial flooding risk, which relates to heavy rainfall overwhelming drainage systems, is elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
