A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on the fourth floor of a 1998 portiekflat sits right on the water, with a balcony that looks out over the canal. It is a calm spot in De Korte Akkeren Nieuw, a neighbourhood in Gouda where the streets are lined with a mix of older and more recent homes. With 91 square metres of living space and a single bedroom, it is a comfortable home for one or two people. The asking price of €520,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €405,821. For context, apartments in Gouda currently average €4,161 per square metre.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms in total: one bedroom, one bathroom and a separate toilet. It is spread over a single floor, which makes it easy to live in. The whole home is insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. You own the property outright, so there is no leasehold to worry about. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €230. The home is on the fourth floor, so you get plenty of light and a view over the water.
Life in De Korte Akkeren Nieuw
Residents of the municipality of Gouda give their surroundings an average score of 7.11, based on 26 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a mix of many cultures", noting that there is "little greenery, often a lot of rubbish", but also that "there are good small businesses and supermarkets in the neighbourhood". Another says: "I think it's a cosy and nice neighbourhood where I feel very safe." A third adds that the neighbourhood "is safe, social and is growing towards a better environment and in terms of facilities". The neighbourhood itself has around 2,940 inhabitants, and 42% of households are single-person households. The De Korte Akkeren Nieuw neighbourhood is a short walk from the centre of Gouda.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Lidl is just around the corner, and the Hoogvliet is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, De Goudakker, is a couple of streets away, and there is a secondary school, De Goudse Waarden, within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Korte Akkeren and the BENU Apotheek Korte Akkeren are both about a ten-minute walk from the apartment. Bus stops on the Oranjeplein and St. Jobstraat, served by lines 2 and 190, are just around the corner. Gouda railway station is a ten-minute walk away, and the Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is a short bike ride from the home. The municipality of Gouda offers a good range of facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the apartment is €452,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €300,000 to €452,000. As for the area around the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while noise from rail, air and industry traffic stays below the standard. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, although the soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settlement. The climate indications for the area are medium for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, and low for flood risk in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Perdijk Makelaars and Perdijk Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Bernhardhof 642, Gouda
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €520,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €452,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €405,821.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: one bedroom, one bathroom and a separate toilet. It is on the fourth floor of a portiekflat and is spread over a single floor. The living area is 91 square metres, and the volume is 280 cubic metres. There is a balcony that overlooks the water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The apartment also has roof insulation, double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for the area around this address is low. The soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and in this neighbourhood 3% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Noise from rail traffic is 39 dB Lden, from air traffic 36 dB Lden, and from industry 45 dB Lden, all of which are below the standard. These figures come from public data on the address level.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Lidl, which is about 615 metres away, so just around the corner. The Hoogvliet is about 900 metres away, and there is an Albert Heijn at about 1,047 metres. All are within walking distance.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Goudakker, at about 262 metres. The Westerschool voor Protestants Christelijk Basisonderwijs is about 662 metres away. For secondary education, De Goudse Waarden has two locations within about 755 and 861 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Gouda, Oranjeplein, at about 269 metres, served by lines 2 and 190. There are also stops at St. Jobstraat and Jacob van Lennepkade, both on the same lines. Gouda railway station is about 1,292 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Gouda give their surroundings an average score of 7.11, based on 26 reviews. One resident says it is "a mix of many cultures", with "good small businesses and supermarkets", but also "little greenery, often a lot of rubbish". Another says it is "cosy and nice" and feels safe.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €230. This is stated in the listing. The apartment is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
