A waterside home in Schelde Vesting
This modern terraced house sits on the Melassekaai, right on the water in the Schelde Vesting neighbourhood of Bergen op Zoom. Built in 2022, it is part of a recent development along a quiet road in a residential area, with a free view over the water. The asking price of €575,000 is in line with the market, compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For a sense of supply, you can look at other terraced houses in Bergen op Zoom.
A bright, energy-efficient layout
The home spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 153 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot measures 125 m². The garden, which faces southwest, is 51 m² and there is a parking space. The agent notes that the home has underfloor heating throughout, a heat pump and geothermal heating, and an energy label of A++++, which is an efficient label. The agent states there is no insulation.
Living in Schelde Vesting
Schelde Vesting is a relatively new part of Bergen op Zoom, with most homes built after 2010. Around 1,760 people live here, and the neighbourhood has a mix of households, with a third having children. Residents across the municipality of Bergen op Zoom give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on 33 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, friendly social neighbours, it's wonderful to live here." Another resident notes: "Very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Schelde Vesting neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Ekoplaza a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance, including Montessori Kindcentrum Bergen op Zoom and Basisschool De Krabbenkooi, both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is A.M. van de Kar, Huisarts, a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek is also nearby. The bus stop Bergen op Zoom, Boerenverdriet is just around the corner, with lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 361 and 603, and the train station Bergen op Zoom is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is served by the municipality of Bergen op Zoom.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €643,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 937%, from €62,000 to €643,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Leunis 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 Melassekaai 7, Bergen Op Zoom
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 is 11% below the WOZ value of €643,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is in line with the market when compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €574,167.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has three floors with five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 153 m², and the plot measures 125 m². There is a garden of 51 m² facing southwest, and a parking space is available. The agent also notes underfloor heating throughout, a heat pump and geothermal heating.
What does the energy label A++++ mean for this home?
The energy label is A++++, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home has underfloor heating throughout, a heat pump and geothermal heating. The agent also notes that there is no insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the home, but an efficient label generally points to lower energy costs.
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 pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are indications for the area around the address.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Ekoplaza are about a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance, including Montessori Kindcentrum Bergen op Zoom and Basisschool De Krabbenkooi, both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is A.M. van de Kar, Huisarts, and the BENU Apotheek is also nearby.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Bergen op Zoom, Boerenverdriet is just around the corner, with lines 102, 107, 108, 161, 209, 361 and 603. The train station Bergen op Zoom is about a ten-minute walk away. There are also other bus stops nearby, including Bergen op Zoom, Markiezaatsweg and Bergen op Zoom, Burg. Stulemeijerlaan.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Bergen op Zoom give their living environment an average score of 7.6, based on 33 reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, friendly social neighbours, it's wonderful to live here." Another resident notes: "Very many so-called confused people in the neighbourhood under the influence of something." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 937%, from €62,000 to €643,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is a municipal valuation, not a market price, and it reflects the growth in the area over that period.
