Buying a home in De Baan, Kaatsheuvel.

De Baan in Kaatsheuvel is a quiet residential strip where you're surrounded by families and retirees in single-family homes with decent gardens. You're 15 minutes from the Efteling theme park, which means good schools and a steady stream of young families, but also steady traffic on weekends. The neighbourhood itself stays calm because it's tucked just far enough off the main road. Local shops and a supermarket are within walking distance, and the surrounding countryside opens up quickly if you need green space.

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What to consider when buying in De Baan

Pros:

  • Direct train connection to Den Bosch (8 minutes) and Tilburg (12 minutes) via Kaatsheuvel station—no transfers needed for major commutes
  • Plenty of detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; newer suburban builds dominate here
  • Quiet residential zone away from the highway noise that plagues other parts of Kaatsheuvel
  • Efteling theme park is 2 km away, which matters if you have young children but also means summer crowds and traffic on weekends

Cons:

  • Car dependency: most amenities require a drive; the local supermarket on Haltestraat is small, and real shopping means going into Den Bosch or Tilburg
  • Limited evening and nightlife; De Baan itself has almost none—you'll drive 15+ minutes to find a restaurant or bar worth visiting
  • Schools are adequate but not exceptional; secondary options require transport to neighboring towns
  • Efteling tourism brings parking chaos and congestion on peak season weekends, especially July–August

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Loon op Zand

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
22.76
Total registered (12 mo)
239
Residential burglary
12
Theft
28
Violence and threats
24
Vandalism and public order
26

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 Kaatsheuvel

Choose homes in Kaatsheuvel that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the rooms work for your daily life.

Asking prices and sale prices in Kaatsheuvel

Check the asking price against recent sales of similar homes in Kaatsheuvel, considering characteristics such as type, size and condition. The area’s median is a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Kaatsheuvel

Buying a home in Kaatsheuvel? The median sale price was around €476,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.

Updated: September 2026

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