A home in the heart of Gorinchem
This apartment on the Arkelstraat sits in the Benedenstad, the old centre of Gorinchem, where the streets are lined with monuments and the city walls are a short stroll away. It is a lively part of town, with shops, museums and the weekly market all within easy reach. The asking price is €475,000. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can browse apartments in Gorinchem.
The apartment itself
Built in 1970, this three-room apartment on the second floor has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 91 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It comes with a balcony, and the agent notes that the home has HR glazing and a central heating boiler. Ownership is full and freehold, with an HOA fee of €215 per month. The energy label is C.
Life in the Benedenstad
Residents give the Benedenstad an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another adds: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The neighbourhood has around 3,935 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Benedenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 23 metres away, and a Coop is just around the corner. For primary education, obs De Tweemaster is a couple of streets away, and CBS De Tamboerijn is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Praktijk Kalkhaven, Huisartsenpraktijk Hennekens, a couple of streets away, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops on Haarstraat and Walstraat are a short walk, served by lines 706 and 47, and Gorinchem train station is a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Gorinchem.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €431,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €264,000 to €431,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 41 dB Lden and from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including leuk! makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Arkelstraat 37F, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €431,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is overpriced or a bargain.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 91 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The volume is 301 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has HR glazing and a central heating boiler, which are relevant for energy use. No specific cost figures are available in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public risk data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 23 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Coop is 296 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Further afield, there are Nettorama, Albert Heijn and Jumbo within about a kilometre. In total, there are 14 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is obs De Tweemaster, 227 metres away, and CBS De Tamboerijn is 454 metres away. For secondary education, ISK de Toekomst is 567 metres away, and Jenaplanschool Gorkum is 634 metres away. There are 41 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are within a short walk: Gorinchem, Haarstraat (line 706) is 123 metres away, and Gorinchem, Walstraat (line 47) is 163 metres away. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, 609 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in the Benedenstad?
Residents give the Benedenstad an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature)." Another notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The reviews reflect the neighbourhood as a whole, not this specific home.
