Mechelinenblok 14
Gageldonk-Oost, Bergen op Zoom
NeighbourhoodA friendly terraced house in Gageldonk-Oost
Mechelinenblok 14 sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Gageldonk-Oost, a neighbourhood in Bergen op Zoom where the streets feel calm and lived-in. This terraced house from 1968 has an energy label D, which means heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme. With an asking price of €295,000, this home is the cheapest of the 11 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it sits 28% below the average asking price of €408,991 in the area. For comparison, [terraced houses in Bergen op Zoom] are listed at various price points, making this one a sharp entry into the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has five rooms spread over three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 128 m². The plot measures 136 m². The home has a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley. It is freehold, so you own the land outright. The agent notes roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Gageldonk-Oost
Gageldonk-Oost is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages and household types, where about 3,935 people live. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.07 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Nice good neighbourhood", adding that more green would be nice. Another resident mentions: "Friendly, cosy area. It could be even better if outsiders took their own rubbish with them and didn't leave it behind in our bushes." The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about 55% single-family homes and 45% owner-occupied properties. [The Gageldonk-Oost neighbourhood] is a place where people seem to know each other, though some residents note room for improvement.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a short distance, including Ekoplaza, Jumbo, and Aldi. For school runs, the Islamitische Basisschool and RK Basisschool Het Kompas are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk P.W. van Broekhoven is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Gageldonk is a five-minute walk. Bus line 161 stops at Gagelboslaan, just around the corner, and the train station in Bergen op Zoom is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Bergen op Zoom] offers a range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €313,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €199,000 to €313,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows medium pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, low flood risk now and in 2050, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baas Makelaars and Baas Makelaars 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.
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About Mechelinenblok 14, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €313,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 57%, from €199,000 to €313,000, showing significant growth over that period.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms across three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 128 m². The plot measures 136 m². There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label D. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect heating costs that are higher than with more efficient labels, but not as high as with the least efficient labels. The agent notes roof insulation and partial double glazing, which are separate facts from the label itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 34 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at about 754 metres, with Ekoplaza, Jumbo, and Aldi within a short distance. For schools, the Islamitische Basisschool is about 649 metres away and RK Basisschool Het Kompas is about 709 metres away. There are 16 supermarkets and 34 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 161 stops at Bergen op Zoom, Gagelboslaan, about 322 metres away, and also at Van Houtenstraat and Pasteurlaan nearby. The nearest train station is Bergen op Zoom, about 1.26 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the wider district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.07 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Nice good neighbourhood", adding that more green would be nice. Another mentions: "Friendly, cosy area. It could be even better if outsiders took their own rubbish with them and didn't leave it behind in our bushes." These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €295,000 is the lowest of the 11 homes currently for sale in Gageldonk-Oost. It sits 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €408,991. The median asking price in the area is €375,000, and prices range from €295,000 to €859,000.
What is the climate risk for this address?
The climate risk data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a low flood risk both now and in 2050, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Experiences from Gageldonk-Oost
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I enjoy living in my neighbourhood, so there's nothing to complain about
Auto-translated to English by AII have antisocial neighbours. I'm not satisfied with that. Apart from that, compared to the other flat, it's cleaner here. A Jumbo, Kruidvat, and Turkish supermarket opened a few months ago, and we're very satisfied with that.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Gageldonk-Oost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €408,991 | €375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €2,836 | – |
Experiences from Bergen op Zoom-Oost
How residents experience their district
Because too many nationalities live together who don't want to adapt to the Dutch, it's a neighbourhood with many problems
Auto-translated to English by AIMore green would be nice
Auto-translated to English by AIIt could be even better if outsiders took their own rubbish with them and didn't leave it behind in our bushes. Our law enforcement officers (police / community wardens) take no action and just drive on by. Then we're left with the mess.
Auto-translated to English by AISpontaneous senior neighbourhood where it's pleasant to stay. Everything conveniently nearby, and friendly people around you.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have been living in this place for 20 years, close to the centre, shops and GPs, lots of forest.
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything in the neighbourhood is easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living in my neighbourhood, so there's nothing to complain about
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is monotonous, since one street is new construction and that is the street you see when you drive into the city, the rest of the neighbourhood are all old houses with old residents.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Bergen op Zoom-Oost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €411,312 | €374,485 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,216 | – |
| Rent price | €2,938 p/m | €2,938 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €6 p/m | – |
Experiences from Bergen op Zoom
How residents experience their municipality
Because too many nationalities live together who don't want to adapt to the Dutch, it's a neighbourhood with many problems
Auto-translated to English by AIGood social people, always a chat if you live with dogs, very helpful if needed. The people are very approachable. Many dog lovers in the neighbourhood, met many nice people, you don't find this anymore in the big city. I'm very happy and grateful that we get to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something. I think they should look at how to keep these kinds of people out of the neighbourhood as much as possible.
Auto-translated to English by AIMore green would be nice
Auto-translated to English by AIIt could be even better if outsiders took their own rubbish with them and didn't leave it behind in our bushes. Our law enforcement officers (police / community wardens) take no action and just drive on by. Then we're left with the mess.
Auto-translated to English by AISafe, green, easily accessible, spacious layout.
Auto-translated to English by AISpontaneous senior neighbourhood where it's pleasant to stay. Everything conveniently nearby, and friendly people around you.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have been living in this place for 20 years, close to the centre, shops and GPs, lots of forest.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Bergen op Zoom
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €461,372 | €413,586 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,427 | – |
| Rent price | €1,651 p/m | €1,667 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €15 p/m | – |
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