Dorpsstraat 40
Goudswaard Woonkern, Hoeksche Waard
AreaA home with history on the village street
This apartment on Dorpsstraat 40 sits in the heart of Goudswaard, a village where life moves at its own pace. Built in 1910, the property carries over a century of character, and the agent describes the setting as a quiet road within a residential area. With an asking price of €475,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €527,750. For context, that average is based on the current supply of homes in the area, and this property sits within a market where prices range from €250,000 to €885,000. If you are looking at apartments in Hoeksche Waard, this one stands out for its age and village location.
Inside the home
The agent lists this as a four-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 607 cubic metres. The living area is given as 159 square metres in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 168 square metres. Outside, there is a side garden of 54 square metres facing south. According to the agent, the home has roof, floor and wall insulation, and heating comes from a wood stove, partial underfloor heating and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the efficiency scale, so energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Goudswaard Woonkern
Goudswaard Woonkern is a compact neighbourhood of roughly 1,635 residents, and the housing stock reflects a mix of eras, with a significant share built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Hoeksche Waard give their living environment an average score of 7.81, based on 32 reviews. One resident who moved here almost 11 years ago says: "I really feel at home here, everyone cares about each other and the roads are cleaned here every day with a street sweeper. There is a beautiful green environment here." Another, who has lived here for 45 years, offers a different view: "always a very nice neighbourhood but since many new people, no contact at all anymore." A third resident simply calls it "brilliantly organised." The reviews paint a picture of a village where opinions differ, which is only natural after decades of change. For more on the area, see the Goudswaard Woonkern neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For everyday errands, the Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, School Met De Bijbel, is on your doorstep, with De Gouwaert a couple of streets away. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Korendijk, is a five-minute walk, while the nearest pharmacy is in Zuidland, about three kilometres away. Public transport is close by, with bus stops on Pr. Bernhardstraat and at Goudswaard Dorp serving lines 511, 711, 462 and N60. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, roughly 17 kilometres away. For a wider view of the area, the municipality of Hoeksche Waard offers more context on the region.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €306,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 55% above that valuation, a gap the municipality's assessment does not explain. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €211,000 to €306,000. As for the area around the address, the noise level from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from air traffic 29 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level signal based on the 1910 construction on clay soil and the fact that 85% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij De Jong B.V. and a listing on Vastgoed Nederland. The property has been listed since 24 September 2026.
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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 Dorpsstraat 40, Goudswaard
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 55% above the WOZ value of €306,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The gap between the two is a fact of the listing, and the municipality's assessment does not indicate whether the price is justified. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area, is €2,987.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 159 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 168 square metres. The property also has a side garden of 54 square metres facing south. The volume of the home is 607 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C, which places the home in the middle of the efficiency scale. This means energy costs will be moderate, though the exact amount depends on usage and energy prices. The agent states that the home has roof, floor and wall insulation, and heating comes from a wood stove, partial underfloor heating and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. The home was built in 1910 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and 85% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Coop supermarket is about 500 metres away, and the nearest primary school, School Met De Bijbel, is just 85 metres from the home, with De Gouwaert about 415 metres away. The GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Korendijk, is 274 metres away. The nearest pharmacy is in Zuidland, about 3.1 kilometres away, and the nearest hospital is Spijkenisse Medisch Centrum, about 7.2 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Goudswaard, Pr. Bernhardstraat, about 175 metres away, serving lines 511 and 711. Another stop at Goudswaard Dorp, about 482 metres away, serves lines 462, 511, 711 and N60. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 17 kilometres away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €211,000 to €306,000. The annual values were €211,000 in 2020, €232,000 in 2021, €268,000 in 2022, €287,000 in 2023, €281,000 in 2024 and €306,000 in 2025. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Hoeksche Waard give their living environment an average score of 7.81, based on 32 reviews. One resident who moved here almost 11 years ago says: "I really feel at home here, everyone cares about each other." Another, who has lived here for 45 years, notes that contact has diminished since many new people moved in. A third resident calls the area "brilliantly organised." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre is €2,987, based on the agent's listed floor area of 159 square metres. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €4,044, which means this property is priced 26% below that average. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €527,750, and the median is €522,000.
Is the home offered through multiple agents?
Yes, at the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels. The sources include Makelaardij De Jong B.V. and a listing on Vastgoed Nederland. The property has been listed since 24 September 2026. No other details about the agents are stated in the listing.
