De oude Stad binnen de gracht, Doesburg
NeighbourhoodThis 49 m² apartment on Kerkstraat sits in the monumental centre of Doesburg, a town steeped in Hanseatic history. The building dates from 1650, so you are buying a piece of heritage. At €285,000 it is the cheapest of the 18 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 53% below the average asking price of €611,194, a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Doesburg typically command higher prices per square metre.
The neighbourhood is the historic city centre within the old moat. With 2,435 residents, it is a compact, walkable area. More than half the households are single-person, and a third of the population is 65 or over, so it is a quiet, mature community. The energy label F is a weak point: in this neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better rating. Still, the setting is unique. There are no resident reviews available for this street. The neighbourhood De oude Stad binnen de gracht is one of the oldest parts of Doesburg.
Daily errands are easy on foot. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Dekamarkt are a ten-minute walk away. For primary schools, Kindcentrum de Horizon is a couple of streets away, and MKC Anne Frank Doesburg is a five-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is 4.7 km away, so older children will need a bike or bus. The municipality Doesburg offers a compact, historic environment where most amenities are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Willemsen Makelaars.
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Kerkstraat 42, Doesburg
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About Kerkstraat 42, Doesburg
At €285,000, this is the cheapest home for sale in De oude Stad binnen de gracht and 53% below the neighbourhood average of €611,194. However, the floor area is 49 m², 74% smaller than the average of 190 m², and the energy label is F. So the price reflects the compact size and poor energy performance, making it a relatively affordable entry into the historic centre.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In this neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better label (only 23% are D or lower). With a 1650 building, you can expect high heating costs and likely need to invest in insulation, new glazing or a modern heating system to improve efficiency.
The nearest train station is 5 km away. That is a ten-minute drive or a 20-minute bike ride. Doesburg does not have its own station, so for train travel you would go to Dieren or Zevenaar.
De oude Stad binnen de gracht is the historic centre of Doesburg, with 2,435 residents. It is a quiet area with many single-person households and a large proportion of residents aged 65+. The streets are compact and walkable, with shops, restaurants and a park all within a few minutes' walk. The crime rate is moderate at 85 incidents per year.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 62 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Aldi and Dekamarkt are about 1.1,1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The nearest primary school is Kindcentrum de Horizon at 323 metres, a couple of streets away. MKC Anne Frank Doesburg is 938 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the closest school is 4.7 km away, so children will need to travel further.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De oude Stad binnen de gracht