Buying a home in Centrum Chaam, Chaam.
In Centrum Chaam you get a village where everything is within walking distance: bakery, supermarket, café, all of it nearby. Most homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, many with gardens, and prices sit well below what you'd pay in the Randstad. You'll find families raising kids at the local schools and people who value quiet without feeling cut off from the world. Alphen-Chaam sits between Breda and Tilburg, so the motorway is within reach when you need it.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Centrum Chaam
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Breda (8 minutes) and onward to Rotterdam/Amsterdam via Breda station
- Compact, walkable village centre with supermarket, pharmacy and restaurants within walking distance
- Plenty of detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; fewer apartment blocks than in larger cities
- Quiet, safe environment without city hustle; ideal for families with children
Cons:
- Limited housing stock; far fewer choices than in Breda or other larger towns
- No supermarket after 19:00; evening shopping means a trip to Breda
- Little nightlife or cultural amenities; cinema and theatres only in Breda
- House prices rising fast due to limited supply; less room to negotiate than elsewhere
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Alphen-Chaam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 31.49
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 134
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 9
- Violence and threats
- 13
- Vandalism and public order
- 13
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Centrum Chaam offer?
Chaam is a quiet village where you'll find families in 1930s homes and some newer building plots on the edges. It genuinely feels like a village: you know your neighbours, the baker knows your name, and it stays calm. What many people value is that Breda is twenty minutes away, so you don't feel completely cut off. The schools are solid, and there's plenty of green space around you without feeling remote.
Buying agent in Centrum Chaam
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Housing market Centrum Chaam
In Chaam, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter numbered 12, compared to 11 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 551,000 euros, down from 556,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,922 euros to 4,089 euros. The average list price decreased from 585,000 euros last quarter to 552,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a stable market despite fluctuations in listing and transaction prices.
Updated: June 2026
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