Buying a home in Elsakker, Chaam.
Elsakker is a quiet neighbourhood where you'll mostly find families and couples who value space around them. The homes here are predominantly detached or semi-detached, with gardens that give you room to work with. You're closer to the Belgian border than to any major city, which means plenty of green space and genuinely peaceful roads. Shops and schools are in Chaam itself, just a few minutes' drive away.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Elsakker
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting between Breda and Tilburg with plenty of space around your home
- Direct access to Breda via the N261; Chaam train station is within walking distance for commutes to Tilburg or Utrecht
- Mostly detached houses with large gardens, not the typical row-house density
- Close to the Biesbosch and Donkse Laag for walking and cycling
Cons:
- Limited restaurants and shops; you'll need a car for daily groceries
- No supermarket in Elsakker itself; nearest is in Chaam or Alphen
- Train frequency is limited (not every half hour) and you're genuinely car-dependent for work outside the region
- Little to no nightlife or cultural amenities; young people head to Breda or Tilburg
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 Elsakker 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 Elsakker
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Housing market Elsakker
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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