A historic home in the old town
This apartment on Havenstraatse Wal 15 sits in the heart of Schoonhoven's historic old town, a setting the agent describes as quiet yet central. Built in 1949, the home spans two floors and is offered for €625,000. That asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €583,316, a difference of 7 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,764, while this home's price per square metre comes to €5,682 based on the agent's listing. If you are weighing options, it is useful to see how this property compares with other [apartments in Krimpenerwaard]( /koopwoningen/krimpenerwaard/appartementen/).
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a five-room apartment with three bedrooms, one bathroom, and two floors, covering a living area of 110 m². The BAG registration, however, lists the living area as 123 m². The home has a rear garden of 73 m² and a side garden, both accessible from the back, with a north-easterly orientation. It is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. The agent notes roof insulation and double glazing, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Schoonhoven-Oude Stad
Residents across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident, who has lived there for 42 years, says: "Pretty good!" and mentions that little has been done recently about the front and back gardens of various houses. Another resident notes: "The neighbourhood was always good! But a lot of people are moving away, so we'll have to wait and see what the future brings." A third describes a "quiet classic historic village centre" where people know each other and help each other, with a lively shopping street and specialist shops run by the same families for generations. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,705 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about [the Schoonhoven-Oude Stad neighbourhood]( /buurt/schoonhoven-oude-stad-krimpenerwaard/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and PLUS are a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, obs Koningin Emma and Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Van der Gaag, is just around the corner, and the Schoonhovense Apotheek is even closer. For public transport, bus stop Schoonhoven, Schoonhoven-West is a five-minute walk, with lines 395, 497, and 505. The nearest train station, Gouda Goverwelle, is about 10.7 km away. The municipality of Krimpenerwaard offers a broader perspective on the region, and you can explore [the municipality of Krimpenerwaard]( /gemeente/krimpenerwaard/) for more.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 45 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1949 on clay soil, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention zone, with 51 percent of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. Additionally, 4 percent of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, and groundwater levels are expected to drop towards 2050, which could increase risks for wooden foundations. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is elevated, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is medium. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Peltenburg Makelaardij & Taxaties BV and other listings. The agent is Peltenburg Makelaardij & Taxaties BV.
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About Havenstraatse Wal 15, Schoonhoven
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €625,000. According to the price verdict, this is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €583,316, a difference of 7 percent. The price per square metre is €5,682 based on the agent's listing, while the neighbourhood average is €4,764 per square metre.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². There is also a rear garden of 73 m² and a side garden, both accessible from the back.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, which may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No, there is no WOZ value stated for this property. As a result, no comparison with the asking price can be made based on the WOZ.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1949 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone, with 51 percent of properties in the postcode area built before 1970. Additionally, 4 percent of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, just around the corner at about 315 metres. Albert Heijn is about 613 metres away, and PLUS is at 788 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also Lidl and another SPAR within a few kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, obs Koningin Emma is about 362 metres away, and Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar is at 368 metres. For secondary education, Schoonhovens College, locatie Albert Plesmanstraat is about 760 metres away, and CSG Willem De Zwijger is at 1031 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Schoonhoven, Schoonhoven-West, about 432 metres away, with bus lines 395, 497, and 505. There is also Schoonhoven, Veer at 496 metres with line 497, and Schoonhoven, Schoonhoven-Noord at 631 metres with lines 395, 497, and 505. The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, about 10.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident, who has lived there for 42 years, says: "Pretty good!" and notes that little has been done about the front and back gardens of various houses. Another describes a "quiet classic historic village centre" with a lively shopping street and specialist shops.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state a WOZ value, which is not uncommon. The property details that are provided include the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, and the garden, as well as the energy label and insulation. The absence of a WOZ value means no comparison with the asking price can be made based on that figure.
