A sixth-floor apartment with open views
This apartment on Gerard Dousingel 86 sits in the Schildersbuurt, a residential pocket of Papendrecht. It is a sixth-floor home with a free view, so the light and the outlook are the first things you notice. The asking price of €235,000 is 59% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €572,333, and it is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,680, while this home comes in at €4,196 per m² according to the agent's listing. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Papendrecht]( /koopwoningen/papendrecht/appartementen/).
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1974 and has an energy label D. According to the agent, it has two rooms, one bedroom, one bathroom, and is spread over one floor. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home has a balcony, is on the sixth floor, and is heated by block heating. It is offered in full ownership, and the agent describes the setting as in a residential area with a free view.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 8.25, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood, the neighbours are very friendly and we keep the neighbourhood clean together." Another notes: "You are next to the Meent where there is often something going on and you have a lot of peace because it is not along a busy road." A third adds: "It is quiet with a few schools nearby." The district has about 2,740 inhabitants, and around 43% of households have children. The neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of housing, with 73% owner-occupied homes. For more on the area, see [the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/schildersbuurt-papendrecht/).
Amenities and transport
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, just 36 metres away, which makes the daily grocery run very easy. The Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk, and there are other supermarkets within a couple of streets away. For schools, CSG De Lage Waard (secondary education) is a five-minute walk, and IKC Beatrix (primary education) is also within a short stroll. The GP practice Zorgdok is a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Westpolder is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop is Papendrecht, Busstation, on your doorstep, with lines 15, 388, 416, 491 and 702. The nearest train station is Dordrecht, about 3.5 km away. For a broader view of the area, see [the municipality of Papendrecht]( /gemeente/papendrecht/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €225,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 73%, from €130,000 to €225,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The current flood risk is elevated, but the risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Gerard Dousingel 86, Papendrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €235,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €225,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 73%, from €130,000 to €225,000. This gives you a sense of how the municipal valuation has developed over the past five years.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home is on the sixth floor and has a balcony. It is heated by block heating and is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label D you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1974, and the agent does not mention specific insulation features. The energy label is a general indication, and actual costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is elevated, but the risk for 2050 is low.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 36 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km away, and there are other supermarkets within a short distance. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient, with the nearest option almost directly outside the door.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Papendrecht, Busstation, about 97 metres away, with bus lines 15, 388, 416, 491 and 702. There is also a stop at Jan Steenlaan with line 15, and at De Lage Waard with lines 388, 416, 491 and 702. The nearest train station is Dordrecht, about 3.5 km away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 8.25, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood, the neighbours are very friendly and we keep the neighbourhood clean together." Another notes: "You are next to the Meent where there is often something going on and you have a lot of peace because it is not along a busy road."
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €4,196, based on the agent's listed living area of 56 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €3,680. So this apartment is priced higher per m² than the neighbourhood average, even though the total asking price is below the neighbourhood average because the home is smaller.
