Benedenstad, Gorinchem
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Helmsteeg sits right in the historic heart of Gorinchem, where cobbled streets and monuments set the scene. At 76 m² it's compact but full of potential, with an energy label E, so heating costs are something to factor in. The asking price of €365,000 is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €483,217, which makes it a keen entry into the market compared to other apartments in Gorinchem.
Benedenstad is the old centre, and residents appreciate that. One says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another adds: "Everything you need is there and it's a nice area, very cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.85 out of 10. It's a dense urban area with mostly smaller households, many singles, fewer families, and a lively street scene. The neighbourhood Benedenstad is one of the most central spots in town.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: obs De Tweemaster and CBS De Tamboerijn. Secondary schools like Fortes Lyceum are about a ten-minute walk out. The municipality Gorinchem keeps the centre well-patrolled, as residents note, and the weekly market adds to the convenience.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Koster Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Helmsteeg 12, Gorinchem
Good · 4 residents
All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events. There are enough patrols by police and community wardens, quite a few primary schools in the city centre and sufficient choice of secondary education in the suburbs. A beautiful location with city walls, monuments and parks in the suburbs. For the rest, plenty of shops and a weekly market in the centre and shopping centres in the suburbs. Easily accessible due to the central location in the country thanks to the motorway junction. In addition, a train and bus station and also accessible by water via the ferry services.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience with the neighbourhood is good, I've only been living here for 3 weeks but I'm extremely pleased.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance. you can't do anything about the people but we've been lucky with that. the only dangerous thing is a bend in the street that lorries can't take properly, so cars often get smashed up. more colour and plants would be nice. especially plants make it so much nicer and cosier.
Auto-translated to English by AIAll necessary shops, restaurants, terraces nearby. Also beautiful city walls, buildings and plenty of space to relax, especially by the river with beaches. Lots of activities, culture, culinary and festivals. Train, buses, ferries within walking distance. Most amenities are present, vacant shops are limited and many independent shops instead of large corporations.
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About Helmsteeg 12, Gorinchem
The asking price is 24% below the average asking price in Benedenstad (€483,217), which makes it look keen. But the apartment is also 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average (76 m² vs 116 m²), and the energy label E means higher running costs. So the price reflects the size and energy performance, not just the location.
Benedenstad is the historic centre of Gorinchem, with a lively mix of shops, restaurants, museums and parks within walking distance. Residents describe it as cosy and convenient, with a strong community feel around holidays. It's a dense urban area with many singles and few families, and the streets are regularly patrolled by police and wardens.
The train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The central location also gives easy access to the motorway junction and ferry services, as residents mention.
SPAR is just around the corner (152 m), and Coop is a couple of streets away (354 m). For a bigger shop, Nettorama, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within 1.2,1.3 km. The weekly market in the centre adds extra choice.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: obs De Tweemaster (292 m) and CBS De Tamboerijn (374 m). For secondary education, Fortes Lyceum is about 780 m away, and ISK de Toekomst is at 716 m. There's also sufficient choice in the suburbs.
Label E is below average for a home of this age (built in 1920). It means the property is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills. In Benedenstad, 25% of homes have label D or lower, so it's not unusual for the area, but it's worth budgeting for.
There are 30 homes for sale in Benedenstad at the moment, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €900,000. The average price per m² is €4,747, so this apartment at €4,803 per m² is slightly above that, but still below the median asking price of €399,750.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Benedenstad
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