Raam en omgeving, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Japieserf sits right in the thick of things in Gouda's historic centre. The streets are lively, with a restaurant just around the corner and the market square a short stroll away. At 70 m², it's compact but efficient, with an energy label B, so heating bills should be manageable. The asking price of €335,000 is notably lower than the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than most in the area. For context, apartments in Gouda vary widely in size and price.
The neighbourhood Raam e.o. is the beating heart of Gouda, very urban, with a high density of addresses and a mix of old and new buildings. One resident describes it as "Ugly but in a top location," noting that everything you need is within walking distance, though greenery is scarce and King's Day gets overwhelmingly busy. The neighbourhood has a young skew, with many one-person households and a lively, sometimes messy street scene. Based on one review, it's a trade-off between convenience and calm.
Daily life here is about convenience. For groceries, you have a Lidl just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including the r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius and the Casimirschool. The municipality Gouda is compact, so most amenities, from the library to the train station, are within a ten-minute walk. The park is a couple of streets away if you need a breather from the urban bustle.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Dupree Makelaars Gouda.
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Japieserf 11, Gouda
Fair · 1 resident
The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood. King's Day is always way too busy. Very little greenery, and there are often bits of plastic and stuff lying in the street. There might be a neighbourhood get-together but only 8 people go.
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About Japieserf 11, Gouda
The asking price is €335,000, which is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €564,538. However, this apartment is also 58% smaller than the average home in the area (70 m² vs 168 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €4,786, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,168 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size and central location.
The energy label is B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label B, while 16.7% have A and 8.3% have A+. You can expect moderate heating costs, but not as low as a modern A+ home.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride. Gouda station has direct connections to Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
Raam e.o. is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of shops, restaurants, and services. It's popular with young professionals and students, with many one-person households. One resident says it's "ugly but in a top location", very convenient but lacking greenery and sometimes messy. King's Day is extremely busy.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. Lidl is 412 m away, Albert Heijn is 457 m, and Coop is 708 m. So daily shopping is very easy.
There are several primary schools within a short walk: r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius (448 m), Casimirschool (584 m), and Westerschool (591 m). For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is 915 m away.
Currently, there are 13 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €230,000 to €1,650,000. The median price is €395,000, so this apartment is below the median. In the past year, 31 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €413,258 and an average time on market of 55 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Raam en omgeving