A bright apartment in Schilderskwartier
This three-room apartment on the second floor of a 2007 building sits in Schilderskwartier, a residential area in Woerden where the streets are named after painters. The home has a free view and is part of a lively, friendly district. With an asking price of €447,000, the price is 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €621,370, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,856, while this apartment comes in at €5,386 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Woerden, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 83 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 82 square metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a parking space. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €216. The property was built in 2007 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Schilderskwartier
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.39 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly." Another describes it as "a cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities. The neighbourhood is green and spacious, pleasant to live in." A third resident calls it "a nice neighbourhood to grow up in where everything is close by!" The district has around 6,110 inhabitants, and about 36% of households have children. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just the Schilderskwartier neighbourhood itself.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and the SPAR express is just around the corner. The Willem Alexanderschool is also on your doorstep, while Kalsbeek College, locatie Schilderspark, is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both a five-minute walk, and the Sint Antonius hospital is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Ferdinand Bolstraat is just around the corner with line A, and the stop at Gebr. Marisstraat offers lines 101 and 724. Woerden train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Woerden.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment is €393,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €232,000 to €393,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, though by 2050 this is expected to be low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Jan Steenstraat 79B31, Woerden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €447,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €393,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price also sits 28% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €621,370, though the average home in the area is larger at 129 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 83 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 82 square metres. It is located on the second floor and comes with a parking space. The home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
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 and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. In this postcode area, 96% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, though by 2050 this is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 167 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The SPAR express is 565 metres away, and the Lidl is about a kilometre from the home. Albert Heijn and Aldi are slightly further, at around 1.1 and 1.3 kilometres respectively. There are 12 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Willem Alexanderschool, a primary school, is just 47 metres away. Kalsbeek College, locatie Schilderspark, a secondary school, is 245 metres away. There are also other primary schools nearby, including Jenaplanschool De Kring at 360 metres and Willem van Oranje at 641 metres. In total, 28 schools are within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Woerden, Ferdinand Bolstraat, at 144 metres, served by line A. The stop at Gebr. Marisstraat, 234 metres away, offers lines 101 and 724. Woerden train station is 1.6 kilometres from the home, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.39 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly." Another describes it as "a cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities." These reviews reflect the district, not just the immediate neighbourhood.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €216. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and building insurance.
