A quiet spot in Vijf Eiken
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Rijen, this terraced house from 1971 sits in the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood. The setting is described by the agent as a quiet road in a residential area surrounded by woodland. With a price of €399,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €528,643. For context, terraced houses in Gilze en Rijen are part of a wider local market where prices vary.
The home itself
This three-storey family home offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 133 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The plot is listed as 179 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent states 199 m². The garden, which is 70 m² and faces southwest, is accessible via the back, and there is also a front garden. A detached brick garage provides parking or storage. The property is freehold, and the agent notes that it has mostly double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and a volume of 475 m³.
Life in Vijf Eiken
Residents of the district of Rijen give their surroundings an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." Another resident mentions "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." However, a third review is less positive, noting that "the people in the neighbourhood are people who only think about themselves and don't think about the people around them." The neighbourhood itself has around 3,685 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is just around the corner, and Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters, is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is a couple of streets further. For groceries, Aldi and Albert Heijn are both about a ten-minute walk, with Jumbo nearby as well. Bus stops at Nassaulaan and Gemeentehuis are within a short walk, served by lines 170, 205 and 206. The nearest train station, Gilze-Rijen, is about 1.8 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €383,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €251,000 to €383,000. As for the address, area-level indications show road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with a medium indication for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin Makelaars and other listings.
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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 van Bossehof 15, Rijen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €399,000 is 25% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €528,643. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 133 m², is €3,000, compared with a neighbourhood average of €4,057 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 133 m², and the volume is 475 m³. There is a garden of 70 m² facing southwest, accessible via the back, plus a front garden and a detached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was set at €383,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 53%, from €251,000 in 2020 to €383,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Aldi and Albert Heijn are both about 1.2 km away, with Jumbo at a similar distance. Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is 360 m away, and Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is 546 m away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters at 827 m, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is at 1 km.
What is the public transport situation?
The nearest bus stop is Rijen, Nassaulaan, at 478 m, served by lines 170 and 205. Rijen, Gemeentehuis is at 771 m with lines 170, 205 and 206. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, at 1.8 km.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Rijen give an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident appreciates the village feel with shops, buses and a train station, while another mentions the wooded environment and good neighbourhood contacts. A third review is less positive about the neighbours.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home is not known from the listing, and no assumptions can be made about it.
