A friendly terraced house in Rijen
On van Hogendorpstraat 70 in Rijen, this terraced house from 1972 sits in the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood, a residential area within the municipality of Gilze en Rijen. The home offers a living space of 94 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 115 m². With an asking price of €359,000, this is the cheapest of the 14 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price is 30% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €515,643. According to the precomputed verdict, the asking price is on the low side compared to the neighbourhood average. For more context, you can compare with other terraced houses in Gilze en Rijen.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 411 m³. There is a garden at the rear of 66 m², plus a front garden, and the rear garden faces south and is accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Life in Vijf Eiken
Vijf Eiken is a neighbourhood of about 3,685 residents, where owner-occupied homes make up 59% of the housing stock. Residents of the district of Rijen give their living environment 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 describes "a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." 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." These reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific street. To learn more about the area, you can read about the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest pharmacy, Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi is a five-minute walk, while Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both a ten-minute walk. Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is a couple of streets away, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. For public transport, bus stop Rijen, Statenlaan is on your doorstep with line 206, and the train station Gilze-Rijen is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gilze en Rijen offers more information about the wider area, see the municipality of Gilze en Rijen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €314,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €359,000 is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €207,000 to €314,000. As for the address, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin Makelaars and KIN Makelaars Gilze & Rijen 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 van Hogendorpstraat 70, Rijen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €359,000, while the WOZ value is €314,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 14% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen by 52% over the past five years, from €207,000 in 2020 to €314,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 411 m³. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 115 m². There is a rear garden of 66 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, which can help with keeping the home warm. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
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. It means that, at the neighbourhood level, foundation issues are not considered a significant concern, but it does not guarantee the condition of this particular property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data shows that road traffic noise at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 47 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. Aldi is about 637 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 895 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Lidl is about 1,052 metres away, and Nettorama is further at about 3,235 metres. So you have plenty of options for your daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Basisschool Het Fonkelbos, about 302 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. Other primary schools within walking distance include KOC De Brakken at 662 metres, Basisschool De Vijf Eiken at 663 metres, and KBS St. Jozef at 811 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 6.6 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Rijen, Statenlaan, about 141 metres away, which is on your doorstep, and it is served by bus line 206. Other stops include Rijen, Mariastraat at 554 metres with line 205, and Rijen, Gemeentehuis at 644 metres with lines 170, 205 and 206. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 1,466 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Vijf Eiken is a residential neighbourhood with about 3,685 residents. Owner-occupied homes make up 59% of the housing stock. Residents of the district of Rijen give their living environment an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident appreciates the village feel and the amenities, while another mentions a wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood. A third review is less positive about the people.
Why is the living area different between the BAG and the agent?
The BAG registration records a living area of 115 m², while the agent lists 94 m². The difference is not explained in the listing. Both figures are provided here for your reference, and you may want to clarify with the agent if this matters for your decision. The asking price per m² is based on the agent's figure of 94 m².
