De Riethof 13
Giessen, Altena
NeighbourhoodA modern apartment in Giessen
This ground-floor apartment on De Riethof 13 sits in the village of Giessen, part of the municipality of Altena. Built in 2017, it's a recent addition to a village where older homes are the norm. With an asking price of €285,000, the price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Altena, but it reflects the modern build and energy label A.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this benedenwoning has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 53 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by underfloor heating throughout, powered by a heat pump. It's located on the first living layer, with a volume of 185 m³.
The village of Giessen
Giessen is a quiet village with a strong community feel, as described by residents across the municipality of Altena. One resident says: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." Another adds: "Beautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel." However, not all reviews are positive; one resident mentions gossip and backbiting. Based on 16 reviews, the average score for the municipality is 7.58. The village has about 1,480 inhabitants, and most homes are single-family houses. For more on the area, see the municipality of Altena.
Amenities and transport
Daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Giessen-Rijswijk, is just around the corner, and the SPAR supermarket is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Chr Basissch De Zaaier is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are close by: Giessen, Parallelweg with lines 181 and 221 is on your doorstep, and Giessen, Randweg-Tankstation with line 268 is just around the corner. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 6.7 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €266,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 138%, from €112,000 to €266,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is medium for both the current situation and 2050. 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 De Makelaars van Altena and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About De Riethof 13, Giessen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €285,000. This is 26% below the average asking price of €386,667 for homes in this neighbourhood, but the living area of 54 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 109 m². The price per square metre is €5,278, based on the agent's listing.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms, and one bathroom. It is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) on a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 53 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €266,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 138%, from €112,000 in 2020 to €266,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. This is based on public data at the address level and is an area-level indication, not a measurement at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public data. However, the soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is low. The flood risk from surrounding waters is medium for both the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate effect data.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 1.9 km away. Other options include a Lidl at 3.1 km, Boon's Markt at 3.4 km, and another SPAR at 4.3 km. An Albert Heijn is about 5.1 km away.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools within 5 km. The nearest is Curio prinsentuin Andel, a secondary school, at 1.3 km. For primary education, Chr Basissch De Zaaier is at 1.8 km, and CBS De Verrekijker at 1.9 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Giessen, Parallelweg, with lines 181 and 221, just 141 metres away. Another stop, Giessen, Randweg-Tankstation, with line 268, is 289 metres away. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 6.7 km from the property.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Giessen is a village with about 1,480 inhabitants. Residents of the municipality of Altena give an average score of 7.58 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. Some describe it as quiet with a village feel, while one review mentions gossip and backbiting. The housing stock is mostly single-family homes, and this apartment is in a newer building from 2017.
Statistics for Giessen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €386,667 | €367,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,846 | – |
Statistics for Giessen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €386,667 | €367,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,846 | – |
Experiences from Altena
How residents experience their municipality
A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel. Sometimes a bit remote and quite a drive to the motorway, though all essentials are nearby. Beautiful along the Maas for lovely boating.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is a backstreet and working-class area and ordinary people, gossip and backbiting are part of it; if they have nothing to tell / know about you, they'll make it up. Unreliable too, they say one thing to you and to someone else they say the opposite. If they're from the church, you have two types: one type you can 100% rely on and trust, the other type puts on a nice face and tries to pull the wool over your eyes, and they've had neighbours and friends write positive reviews on Google and co. You're on your own here, and only when they can profit from you are they sweet and kind.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood. Super central. And the neighbours are good too.
Auto-translated to English by AItoo few houses
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, safe for children
Auto-translated to English by AIThere have been some thefts at our apartment complex, so I don't really feel safe. The people around us are generally nice, but there are a few bad apples.
Auto-translated to English by AIJust a super nice village. I know I have to tell everything in detail here, but it's just nice here.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Altena
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €516,520 | €490,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,482 | – |
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De Riethof 13, Giessen
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