Gravenstraat 50
Binnenstad - Buurt 10 02, Hoorn
AreaA ground-floor apartment in the heart of Hoorn
This ground-floor apartment on Gravenstraat 50 sits right in the middle of Hoorn's historic centre, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the harbour is just a short stroll away. It is a lively, compact setting, with shops, cafes and the daily bustle of the inner city on your doorstep. The asking price of €350,000 is 41% below the average asking price of €593,200 for apartments in Hoorn, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the local market.
The home itself
Built in 1979, this benedenwoning (ground-floor apartment) covers one floor and offers two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 69 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has double glazing, a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout, and is sold as full ownership. There is a homeowners' association fee of €77 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be modest.
Living in the Binnenstad - Buurt 10 02
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "very cosy and close to all shops", while another says: "Everyone knows each other. You can't step out the door without being greeted by the neighbours; it's really a social neighbourhood. It's also beautifully central in the centre of Hoorn, it's truly an open-air museum!" A third resident notes it is "a nice neighbourhood with plenty of facilities of all kinds, including a park, close to cafes, shops and supermarket", though they add that it is "just not easily accessible by car." The district is home to about 1,635 people, and the majority of households are single-person (58%). The Binnenstad - Buurt 10 02 neighbourhood itself is a compact urban area with a high density of addresses.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Het Ooievaarsnest, is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within a similar distance. The GP practice Velius Hoed, Huisartsenpraktijk Assink is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Hoorn is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 14 stops at Gedempte Turfhaven just around the corner, and the Draafsingel stop with lines 14 and 412 is a couple of streets away. Hoorn train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Hoorn offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 85% of properties were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Vidra Vastgoed Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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About Gravenstraat 50, Hoorn
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in Hoorn?
The asking price of €350,000 is 41% below the average asking price of €593,200 for apartments in Hoorn. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,837, while this home is listed at €5,072 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €527,500, so this property is positioned at the lower end of the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 69 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. There is a homeowners' association fee of €77 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation. However, the label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not available for this property. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil in the area, which is sensitive to settlement. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, where 85% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm any actual foundation issues.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, just around the corner at about 338 metres away. An Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 652 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 867 metres. A Vomar is at 981 metres and a Lidl is at 1,279 metres. There are 16 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Het Ooievaarsnest, about a ten-minute walk away at 2,634 metres. Other primary schools within a similar distance include Kindcentrum De Bussel, Christelijke Basisschool De Rank, IKC De Wingerd and TVH Montessorischool de Flierefluiter. There are 14 schools within 5 km, including secondary education options.
How is the public transport from this location?
Bus line 14 stops at Gedempte Turfhaven, just around the corner at 184 metres, and at Vollerswaal at 198 metres. The Draafsingel stop, with lines 14 and 412, is a couple of streets away at 300 metres. Hoorn train station is about 611 metres away, a ten-minute walk, offering rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "very cosy and close to all shops", while another describes it as a social neighbourhood where "everyone knows each other" and it is "beautifully central in the centre of Hoorn." A third resident notes it has "plenty of facilities of all kinds" but is "not easily accessible by car."
