House for sale - Koekelberg

Koekelberg is a compact municipality covering 1.2 km² with around 21,990 inhabitants, characterized by a slightly younger average age of 35 years. The population has a balanced gender distribution with men making up 50%. Ownership is less common here, as 58% of residents are tenants. Income levels are modest with an average net per capita income of 12,680 euros annually. The community is diverse but predominantly Belgian at 70.7%, with notable Romanian and Moroccan minorities.

Housing in Koekelberg is primarily apartments, as about 67.6% of buildings are apartment blocks, while houses represent 32.4%. Among houses, closed types are most common, making up 30.3% of buildings, with no open or farm-style houses. The average property features approximately 4.5 rooms, which is below the national average.

Currently, there are 5 houses available for sale in Koekelberg, with prices ranging from 395,000 to 649,000 euros and an average price of 468,200 euros. This reflects the market for closed-type houses built mostly around 1936.

Koekelberg benefits from close proximity to major roads including the R0 Brussels ring motorway accessible in about 5 minutes and the A12 motorway reachable within 9 minutes, facilitating travel to Antwerp and the Netherlands. Public transport offers comprehensive links with four different metro lines (1, 2, 5, and 6), two tram lines (9 and 19), and 14 bus lines traversing the area. Key stations near the center include Simonis and Brussel-West.

Families will find several schooling options with eight nursery schools, nine primary schools, and four secondary schools in the commune. For shopping needs, there are supermarkets such as Louis Delhaize, OKay, and Carrefour.

For those considering mobility beyond public transport, bike-sharing services are available with seven Villo! stations and car-sharing options through three Cambio stations. However, there are currently no electric vehicle charging stations in the municipality. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport, accessible by public transport within 55 minutes or by car in about 16 minutes.