De Beek, Bergen op Zoom
NeighbourhoodThis 1960s terraced house on Schelpstraat sits in a quiet corner of Halsteren, with 112 m² of living space and a 154 m² plot. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though not the most modern. At €339,500, the asking price is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €441,375, a keen price for a home of this size in this area. For context, terraced houses in Bergen op Zoom typically sell for around that average.
De Beek is a residential area with mostly families and older residents, about 40% of households have children, and a third are over 65. It's a quiet, green part of town, with a park just a couple of streets away. Based on two reviews, residents are very positive. One says: "Nice neighbourhood, friendly social neighbours, it's wonderful to live here." Another calls it "a super cosy neighbourhood with lovely people." The neighbourhood De Beek has a strong community feel, with dog walkers and chats on the street.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and PLUS is a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool De Springplank is a couple of streets away, and RK Basisschool St Maarten is just beyond that. The municipality Bergen op Zoom offers good local amenities, with a restaurant and a park on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Helmig Makelaardij en Taxatieburo o/z and Helmig Makelaardij en Taxatieburo o.z. B.V. on Funda.
Details of this home
Schelpstraat 51, Halsteren
Excellent · 2 residents
Good 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 AIMy experience with the neighbourhood is that the people are sociable and very friendly, exceptions aside, always a nice chat with people on the street or in the shops, beautiful surroundings with animals and forest nearby. Just a top neighbourhood we live in,
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About Schelpstraat 51, Halsteren
The asking price of €339,500 is 23% below the average asking price in De Beek (€441,375) and also below the median of €452,000. Given that similar homes in the neighbourhood sold for an average of €392,167, this price looks keen. However, the house dates from 1960 and has energy label C, so you may want to factor in potential updates.
De Beek is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of ages. Most homes are owner-occupied (75%) and single-family (93%). Residents describe it as sociable and friendly, with a strong sense of community. There's a park nearby, and the area feels green and safe.
The nearest train station is 5.7 km away, so you'll need a car or bus for rail connections. The station is not named in the listing, but it's likely Bergen op Zoom station.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool De Springplank (492 m), RK Basisschool St Maarten (606 m), and Basisschool De Grebbe (745 m). Secondary schools are about 2 km away.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home is reasonably well-insulated but not as efficient as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like better glazing or insulation could lower them further.
Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in De Beek, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €599,000. The average price per square metre is €3,763. This house, at €3,031 per m², is below that average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Beek