Koestraat 3B
Schoonhoven-Oude Stad · 2871 DM Schoonhoven
A ground-floor apartment in the historic heart
Koestraat 3B sits in the middle of Schoonhoven's old town, a setting that feels like a step back in time. The apartment is on the ground floor of a building from 1984, so it combines a classic location with a more recent construction year. With a last known price of €295,000, this home was priced 46% below the average asking price of €542,578 in the neighbourhood, which put it on the low side compared to the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area was €5,012, and this home asked €5,268 per m². If you were looking at apartments in Krimpenerwaard, this one stood out for its central position and relatively modest price. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
Inside the home
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has a volume of 178 m³ and is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits at street level. According to the agent, the property features roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it was heated by a central heating boiler. You own the property outright, and there was a homeowners' association fee of €110 per month.
Schoonhoven-Oude Stad
The neighbourhood is the historic centre of Schoonhoven, a place where the streets are lined with old buildings and the river Lek is never far away. It is a compact area with about 3,700 residents, and a large share of the housing stock dates from before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction! Only recently nothing has been done about the front and back gardens of various houses!" Another notes: "The neighbourhood was always good! But a lot of people are moving away, so we'll have to wait and see what the future brings." The reviews reflect a mix of long-term satisfaction and some uncertainty about change. This is the Schoonhoven-Oude Stad neighbourhood, where the past is very much present.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have a SPAR just around the corner, an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a PLUS and a Lidl within a ten-minute walk. There are two primary schools nearby: Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar and obs Koningin Emma, both a short stroll from the apartment. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Van der Gaag, and the Schoonhovense Apotheek is also close by. For public transport, bus line 497 stops at Schoonhoven, Veer, and other lines are available at Gelkenes, Schoonhovenseveer and Schoonhoven-West. The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, about 10.8 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard, a region that combines riverside towns with open polder land.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was €277,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price was 6% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market, though the exact figures are not provided here. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to be aware of. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with a clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and in this postcode area 62% of buildings were constructed before 1970. The climate risk data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to stay medium in 2050. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels: Nedereind Makelaars and Nedereind Makelaars on Funda.
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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.
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About Koestraat 3B, Schoonhoven
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price was €295,000, while the WOZ value was €277,000 as of 1 January 2025. This meant the asking price was 6% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference is a factual comparison, not a judgement.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a ground-floor apartment with two rooms: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 56 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has a volume of 178 m³ and is a benedenwoning, meaning it is at street level.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent did mention that the home had roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it was heated by a central heating boiler. However, without an official energy label, the energy performance cannot be classified.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and in this postcode area 62% of buildings were built before 1970. Additionally, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement at the property itself. The actual noise experience can vary depending on the exact location and building characteristics.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There is a SPAR just around the corner at 340 metres, an Albert Heijn at 572 metres, a PLUS at 910 metres, and a Lidl at 960 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are within walking distance: Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar at 373 metres and obs Koningin Emma at 428 metres. For secondary education, the Schoonhovens College at Albert Plesmanstraat is about 895 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Schoonhoven, Veer, at 367 metres, served by line 497. Other stops include Gelkenes, Schoonhovenseveer (line 74, 90, 702) and Schoonhoven-West (lines 395, 497, 505). The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, about 10.8 km away.
How did the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² was €5,268, based on the agent's living area of 56 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,012. So this home was priced slightly above the neighbourhood average per square metre, but the total price was well below the average asking price because the home was smaller than average.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident mentions living there for 42 years with full satisfaction, while another notes that the neighbourhood was always good but many people are moving away. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
