A spacious home in Wijdschild
Tucked away on a quiet road in the Wijdschild neighbourhood of Gorinchem, this apartment from 1970 offers a calm setting within a residential area. The home is listed for €449,000, which is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €592,857. For context, that is 24% below the average, and the asking price per square metre also sits below the neighbourhood figure. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth seeing how this compares with other [apartments in Gorinchem].
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home spans three floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 127 m², while the BAG registration records 304 m². The property has a west-facing front garden of 50 m² and a back garden of 200 m², plus an integral garage. The agent notes that the home is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a wood stove. The energy label is B.
Life in Wijdschild
Wijdschild is a neighbourhood where residents of the municipality of Gorinchem give an average score of 7.79, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Good and cosy contact with the neighbours. Nice area to live in, lots of children and playgrounds, schools also within walking distance." Another adds: "Quiet neighbourhood with all the amenities nearby." A third resident mentions: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity." The neighbourhood has around 1,750 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, you can read about [the municipality of Gorinchem].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Nettorama and SPAR a couple of streets away. Jenaplanschool Gorkum is on your doorstep, and Fortes Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Praktijk Kalkhaven, Huisartsenpraktijk Hennekens, and the BENU Apotheek Hoog Dalem is just around the corner. Bus stops at Fortes Lyceum and Glacis, served by lines 47 and 673, are a couple of streets away, and Gorinchem train station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard for the reference year 2022, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard for 2023. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay and sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Waterpoort Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Hoofdwal 23, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €449,000 is 24% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €592,857, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,766, while this home is listed at €3,535 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. Seven homes are currently available in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €1,275,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home spans three floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 127 m², while the BAG registration records 304 m². The property has a west-facing front garden of 50 m² and a back garden of 200 m², plus an integral garage. The volume is 522 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, partial underfloor heating and a wood stove. These features can contribute to keeping the home warm and comfortable.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the standard for 2023. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels reflect the surrounding environment rather than the insulation of the home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The PLUS supermarket is about 693 metres away, with Nettorama and SPAR slightly further. Jenaplanschool Gorkum is just 165 metres away, and Fortes Lyceum is 382 metres. The nearest GP is Praktijk Kalkhaven, Huisartsenpraktijk Hennekens at 674 metres, and the BENU Apotheek Hoog Dalem is 452 metres away. Bus stops at Fortes Lyceum and Glacis, served by lines 47 and 673, are within 250 metres.
How is the neighbourhood of Wijdschild rated by residents?
Residents of the municipality of Gorinchem give an average score of 7.79, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Good and cosy contact with the neighbours. Nice area to live in, lots of children and playgrounds, schools also within walking distance." Another mentions: "Quiet neighbourhood with all the amenities nearby." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than just the Wijdschild neighbourhood itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The low risk level suggests no immediate concerns, but it is based on general area data.
How far is the train station from this home?
Gorinchem train station is approximately 1.3 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are at Fortes Lyceum and Glacis, both around 220 to 250 metres from the home, served by lines 47 and 673. This gives you options for both local and regional travel without needing a car.
