Gouderak, Krimpenerwaard
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Havenhoofd 9 sits in the village of Gouderak, a quiet spot in the Krimpenerwaard polder landscape. Built in 2011 with an A+ energy label, it's efficient and well-insulated. With a floor area of 77 m², it's compact but smartly laid out. At €400,000, it's the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 50% below the average asking price of €807,750, a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Krimpenerwaard typically command higher prices per square metre.
Gouderak is a small village with around 2,600 residents, mostly families and older couples. It's a quiet, green area with polders and a rural feel. Based on two reviews, opinions are split. One resident calls it "Fine neighbourhood" and rates it 8.38 out of 10. Another is less enthusiastic, scoring it 6.0: "I think people here are a lot less open and thoughtful than in larger cities, which is a shame. For example, the atmosphere at the swimming pool isn't always pleasant either, sometimes there are arguments and once an assault. Also, I find there's not much to do, you're better off going into Gouda. It is nicely green with the polders, that's why we came here." So while the surroundings are appreciated, the social scene may not suit everyone. For more on the area, see Gouderak.
For daily errands, Boon's Markt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Bron and obs De Kranepoort, are within a five-minute walk. For secondary school, you'd need to travel about 5 km, likely to Gouda. The village has a restaurant and a library within walking distance, and a GP surgery is also nearby. The train station is 5.4 km away, so a car or bike is handy for longer journeys. The municipality Krimpenerwaard covers a wide rural area with several villages.
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Details of this home
Havenhoofd 9, Gouderak
Good · 2 residents
Fine neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII think people here are a lot less open and thoughtful than in larger cities, which is a shame. For example, the atmosphere at the swimming pool isn't always pleasant either, sometimes there are arguments and once an assault. Also, I find there's not much to do, you're better off going into Gouda. It is nicely green with the polders, that's why we came here.
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About Havenhoofd 9, Gouderak
At €400,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in Gouderak. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €807,750, so this is 50% below that. However, the floor area of 77 m² is 60% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 191 m². Given the compact size and modern build, the price is keen for the area.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and has low energy costs compared to older properties. In Gouderak, about 31% of homes have an A+ label, so this one is above average in efficiency.
Gouderak has a mix of families and older residents. About 40% of households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. However, secondary schools are further away (about 5 km). Some residents find the village quiet and less social than a city, but appreciate the green polders.
Boon's Markt is just 212 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Albert Heijn and Aldi are about 466 metres away, also within a short walk. For a wider choice, you'd need to go to Gouda, about 3 km away.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away. That's about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride.
In the most recent data, there were 53 total crimes reported in Gouderak. That's relatively low for a village of this size, and the area feels safe. The neighbourhood review mentions an isolated incident at the swimming pool, but overall it's a quiet place.
The price is well below the neighbourhood average, and the home is modern with an efficient energy label. However, the compact size may limit its appeal to certain buyers. The local market has seen 16 sales recently, with an average selling price of €608,688, suggesting demand exists. No investment advice can be given.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Gouderak
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