A sunny ground-floor apartment in St. Anna
This ground-floor apartment on Gemsstraat 4A sits on a quiet road in the St. Anna neighbourhood, part of Nijmegen-Midden. Built in 1953, the home had an energy label B and was offered for €299,000. That asking price sat 41% below the average last known asking price of €502,778 for apartments in Nijmegen, which put it on the low side compared with the local market. This home has not been online since 13 August 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was 59 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The home has a south-facing front garden of 25 m². According to the agent, the property had roof, floor and wall insulation, and was heated by block heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €5,000.
Life in St. Anna
St. Anna is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of ages, where about 55% of households are single-person. Residents of the district Nijmegen-Midden give their living environment an average score of 7.73, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood! Everyone gets along well. Small and also older children. Nature can be found but not much. Many festivals are held at Goffert." Another resident, however, notes that the sense of community has faded: "Previously, everyone knew each other and greeted each other... the sense of community is completely gone." The neighbourhood has a diverse housing stock, with 56% single-family homes and 55% owner-occupied properties. For more on the area, see the St. Anna neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, and the AH XL is just around the corner. Basisschool de Akker is a couple of streets away, and the Stedelijke Scholengemeenschap Nijmegen is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum Hazenkamp, is just around the corner, as is the Zuider Service Apotheek Hazenkamp. For public transport, bus stop Nijmegen, Akkerlaan is on your doorstep with lines 6, 9, 12, 15, 33 and 616. Nijmegen Heyendaal train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Nijmegen offers further amenities and services, as described on the municipality of Nijmegen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to area-level risk data, the road traffic noise load is 62 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 27 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the soil type is sand. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Bob Witteveen Makelaardij, Bob Witteveen Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland, and Bob Witteveen Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Gemsstraat 4A, Nijmegen
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €299,000. That was 41% below the average asking price of €502,778 for homes in the St. Anna neighbourhood. The price per square metre was €5,068, based on the agent's listed living area of 59 m².
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) on the first living floor, with a single floor level. The living area was 59 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. The agent also mentioned roof, floor and wall insulation, which contributes to the home's energy performance.
Is there a garden?
Yes, there is a front garden of 25 m², facing south. This means it gets plenty of sunlight during the day. The garden is a nice outdoor space for a ground-floor apartment.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contribution was €5,000. This fee is used for the maintenance of shared parts of the building. It was important to factor this into your monthly costs.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare it with the asking price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise load is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (1953) and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is about 233 metres away, and the AH XL is about 256 metres away. There is also an Ekoplaza at 760 metres and an Albert Heijn at 894 metres. So you have several options for groceries within walking distance.
Which schools are in the area?
Basisschool de Akker is about 190 metres away, and the Stedelijke Scholengemeenschap Nijmegen (secondary school) is about 501 metres away. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as the Nijmeegse School Vereniging 2 at 530 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Nijmegen, Akkerlaan, about 224 metres away, with lines 6, 9, 12, 15, 33 and 616. The nearest train station is Nijmegen Heyendaal, about 1.1 km away. This gives you good options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like?
St. Anna is a neighbourhood with about 3,550 residents. Many households are single-person (55%). Residents of the district Nijmegen-Midden give an average score of 7.73 out of 10. Some residents praise the friendly atmosphere, while others note that the sense of community has declined.
