Brakkenstein, Nijmegen
NeighbourhoodThis 1960s terraced house on Pastoor Wichersstraat sits in a leafy part of Nijmegen, with Park Brakkenstein just a couple of streets away. At €450,000, the asking price is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €629,455, partly because the 101 m² floor area is 25% smaller than the typical home in Brakkenstein. For context, terraced houses in Nijmegen vary widely in price and size.
Brakkenstein is a pleasant, green neighbourhood that residents rate 9.03 out of 10. One resident calls it a "Quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre." Another says: "Brakkenstein is a pleasant, green neighbourhood in Nijmegen that has a lot to offer. The area is child-friendly with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many 65-plus residents and a fair share of families. Most homes are owner-occupied (56%) and the area feels spacious thanks to its low urban density. Read more about neighbourhood Brakkenstein.
For groceries, Aldi is on your doorstep, and SPAR is just around the corner. Basisschool Brakkenstein is a five-minute walk away, and the St Tarcisiusschool is similarly close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reached by bike or bus. The municipality Nijmegen offers plenty of green space and cultural amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Claase Garantiemakelaars. The energy label is E, so heating costs are something to budget for.
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Pastoor Wichersstraat 31, Nijmegen
Excellent · 5 residents
Quiet neighbourhood, close to nature and the city centre
Auto-translated to English by AIBrakkenstein is a pleasant, green neighbourhood in Nijmegen that has a lot to offer. The area is child-friendly with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools. Amenities such as shops, a supermarket and medical care are nearby. The neighbourhood is clean, spacious and borders beautiful nature like Park Brakkenstein, the Botanical Garden and Heumensoord. Accessibility is also excellent, with good bus connections via line 14 and the buses that run through the university grounds. Brakkenstein combines peace, space and convenience in an ideal way.
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Auto-translated to English by AII moved here 2 years ago and feel very happy here. Perfect location. 15 minutes cycling from the city, forest practically in your backyard, many sports clubs around the corner. Supermarkets nearby.
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About Pastoor Wichersstraat 31, Nijmegen
The asking price of €450,000 is 29% below the average asking price in Brakkenstein (€629,455). However, the house is also 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average (101 m² vs 134 m²). Given the green location and the fact that similar homes in the area sell for a median of €535,000, the price is on the low side for the neighbourhood, but reflects the smaller size and older energy label.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 27.3% of homes in Brakkenstein have label A, and 54.5% have label D or lower. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and electricity, so you should expect higher monthly bills compared to a more efficient home.
Brakkenstein is rated highly by residents, with one calling it "child-friendly with quiet streets, playgrounds and good schools." The area has a mix of households, including 485 with children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Basisschool Brakkenstein (245 m) and St Tarcisiusschool (301 m).
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Bus connections are available, with line 14 and buses running through the university grounds, as noted by a resident. The city centre is easily accessible by bike or bus.
Very green. Park Brakkenstein is just 200 m away, and the neighbourhood borders the Botanical Garden and Heumensoord. Residents appreciate the proximity to nature, with one saying it's "close to nature and the city centre."
In the past year, 146 total crimes were recorded in Brakkenstein, which has a population of 4,070. That works out to about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for an urban area. The neighbourhood is generally considered safe and quiet.
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