Buying a home in Vaartkant, Terheijden.
Vaartkant is a quiet waterside neighborhood where you'll find mostly detached homes and bungalows on generous plots, all within sight of the Bergse Maas river. Your neighbors tend to be families and retirees who value peace and space, plus easy access to cycling routes that loop through the Biesbosch. The village center of Terheijden is just a short ride away for groceries and cafes, but many choose to stay put here because the commute to Breda is manageable and you're surrounded by green.
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What to consider when buying in Vaartkant
Pros:
- Quiet residential area on the edge of Breda's commute zone: NS trains from Drimmelen station (on the line to Breda/Tilburg) run every 30 minutes
- Direct access to the Biesbosch National Park across the Hollandse Diep—walking and cycling routes into the wetlands start from your street
- Water-adjacent living without Amsterdam prices: many homes have direct access to moorings or small private jetties on the Hollandse Diep
- Fewer new-build developments than Breda proper, so you're more likely to find character homes (older villas, former farmhouses) at lower prices
Cons:
- Drimmelen station is a 15–20 minute walk or short drive away; no local bus rapid transit
- Limited local amenities: no supermarket within walking distance, nearest Albert Heijn is in the centre of Drimmelen or Breda
- The Hollandse Diep floods occasionally in winter; homes closer to the waterfront have heightened flood risk and higher insurance premiums
- School catchment is small and rural; families often rely on private transport to secondary schools in Breda or Oss
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Drimmelen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.62
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 182
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 13
- Violence and threats
- 22
- Vandalism and public order
- 17
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Terheijden
Choose homes that match your needs, and compare practical details such as living area, layout and condition. Consider what matters most to you when deciding which listings to explore.
Asking prices and sale prices in Terheijden
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Terheijden. The area’s median sale price is only a reference, not the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Terheijden
Buying a home in Terheijden? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €466,000. As you compare homes, check their features, such as living area and condition, against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026