A penthouse on the water in Woerden
This apartment on Defensie-eiland sits right on the water in the heart of Woerden, with a free view and a sunny terrace. It is a recent build from 2020, which stands out in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €1,875,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Woerden is €565,132, so this home is well above that.
A spacious home on the fourth floor
This apartment spans the fourth floor and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms, with a volume of 754 m³. The living area is listed as 230 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The home has a sunny terrace and a parking space in the underground garage. It is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €625.82.
Living in the Binnenstad
Residents of the district of Woerden-Midden give their living environment an average score of 8.39, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly." Another describes it as "a cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities. The neighbourhood is green and spacious, pleasant to live in." The district has around 2,870 inhabitants, and more than half of households are single-person households. This home is part of the Binnenstad neighbourhood, where the housing stock is predominantly pre-war.
Daily life around the corner
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Aldi is just around the corner. For primary education, the Jan de Bakkerschool is a couple of streets away, and the Wilhelminaschool is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Iepenhof is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Woerden, Oranjestraat/Havenstraat, is on your doorstep and is served by lines 4, A, 101, 524 and 724. Woerden railway station is a five-minute walk, and the Sint Antonius hospital is also within walking distance. The municipality of Woerden offers all these amenities within easy reach, as part of the municipality of Woerden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €1,196,000. The asking price is 57% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 6%, from €1,124,000 to €1,196,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, air and industry traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 3% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 this is expected to be low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via multiple channels
At the time of writing, this home is offered via five channels, including Drieman Garantiemakelaars Bodegraven and Drieman Garantiemakelaars 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 Defensie-eiland 221, Woerden
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,875,000 is 232% above the average asking price in the Binnenstad, which is €565,132. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,979, while this home is listed at €8,152 per square metre. The price verdict is that this home is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment on the fourth floor has five rooms, including four bedrooms. The living area is 230 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The home has a sunny terrace and a parking space in the underground garage. The property is freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €625.82.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €1,196,000. The asking price is 57% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 6%, from €1,124,000 in 2020 to €1,196,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 53 dB Lden, from air traffic 40 dB Lden, and from industry 49 dB Lden. All of these are below the relevant noise standards. These figures are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 232 metres away. The Aldi is just around the corner at 329 metres, and the Lidl is 813 metres away. There are also two Jumbo supermarkets within about 1.3 kilometres. In total, there are 12 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Jan de Bakkerschool, a primary school, is 437 metres away. The Wilhelminaschool, also primary, is 657 metres away. For secondary education, the Minkema College at the Minkemalaan location is 754 metres away, and the Kalsbeek College at the Bredius location is 812 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Woerden, Oranjestraat/Havenstraat, at 201 metres, served by lines 4, A, 101, 524 and 724. The stop Woerden, Rijnstraat is 285 metres away with the same lines. Woerden railway station is 477 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Woerden-Midden give their living environment an average score of 8.39, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly." Another describes it as "a cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities. The neighbourhood is green and spacious, pleasant to live in."
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated according to the agent. The energy label is based on the property's characteristics, and the insulation is a separate feature listed by the agent.
