A classic apartment in the heart of Gouda
This apartment on Achter de Vismarkt 56 sits in the middle of Gouda's historic centre, where the canals and market squares set the tone. The building dates from 1925 and carries an energy label B. With a price of €339,500, the asking price is keen compared with the average for apartments in Gouda, sitting 32% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €495,818.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The volume comes to 260 m³.
Turfmarkt e.o.
The Turfmarkt e.o. neighbourhood is compact and lively, with around 1,260 residents. Most households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.8. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.4, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third adds: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too."
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop and Lidl a couple of streets away. The nearest primary schools, r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius and Casimirschool, are both within a five-minute walk. Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug is just around the corner, and Apotheek Neumann is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Gouda, Hoge Gouwe (lines 2, 190, 275) and Gouda, Centrum (lines 3, 106, 196, 307, 497, 996) are a five-minute walk, and Gouda station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gouda keeps the centre well served.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €307,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 11% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €204,000 to €307,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1925 construction on clay soil, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with a medium current flood risk.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Alpha Makelaardij B.V.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Achter de Vismarkt 56, Gouda
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €339,500 is 11% above the WOZ value of €307,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 32% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €495,818.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 71 m², while the BAG registration records 68 m². The volume is 260 m³. The building dates from 1925 and has an energy label B.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €307,000 as of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, it has risen by 50%, from €204,000 in 2020 to €307,000 in 2025. The asking price is 11% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the building year of 1925 and the clay soil in the area, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 200 metres away, just around the corner. Coop is about 450 metres and Lidl about 520 metres, both a couple of streets away. SPAR is about 630 metres away. In total, there are 23 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary schools are r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius at about 340 metres and Casimirschool at about 380 metres, both within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is about 810 metres away. There are 59 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Gouda, Hoge Gouwe, about 410 metres away, with lines 2, 190 and 275. Gouda, Centrum stop is about 500 metres away with lines 3, 106, 196, 307, 497 and 996. Gouda train station is about 760 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.4, based on four reviews. One resident appreciates the central location and nearby amenities, while another mentions that the streets can feel less safe at night. A third notes that there is little greenery and that King's Day gets very busy.
What is the average household size in the neighbourhood?
The neighbourhood has around 1,260 residents, with an average household size of 1.8. About 48% of households are single-person, and 21% are households with children. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, making up 35% of the population.
