Koestraat 72D
Schoonhoven-Oude Stad, Krimpenerwaard
AreaA historic apartment in the old town
This apartment sits in the heart of Schoonhoven's historic old town, a setting that feels a world away from modern housing estates. The building dates from 1566, making it part of a streetscape that has stood for centuries. With a living area of 56 m², this is a compact home that puts you right in the middle of the action. The asking price of €299,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,576, and the home is priced 45% below that average. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Krimpenerwaard gives you a sense of how this property sits in the wider market.
The home itself
This listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. What is known is that the apartment has an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1566, a fact that speaks to its age and character. The living area is recorded as 56 m² according to the BAG registration. No further specifications about the interior or installations are given in the listing.
The Schoonhoven-Oude Stad neighbourhood
Schoonhoven-Oude Stad is a neighbourhood with a strong historic character, where many buildings predate 1945. Residents across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Quiet classic historic village centre. People know each other and help each other, without constantly dropping by or violating each other's privacy. The houses are all about 100 years old or even older and belong to the historic village centre." Another resident notes: "Have lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction! Only recently nothing has been done about the front and back gardens of various houses!" A third adds: "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 neighbourhood has around 3,705 residents, with a notable share of one-person households. For more context, you can look at the Schoonhoven-Oude Stad neighbourhood.
Amenities and daily life
Daily errands are easily managed from this address. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and PLUS a couple of streets away. For primary education, obs Koningin Emma and Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar are both just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Van der Gaag, is a couple of streets away, and the Schoonhovense Apotheek is on your doorstep. For public transport, bus stops Schoonhoven-West and Schoonhoven-Noord are a five-minute walk, served by lines 395, 497 and 505. The nearest train station, Gouda Goverwelle, is about 10.6 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Krimpenerwaard.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. Regarding address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with the note that the building dates from 1566 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium, both now and towards 2050. These are all area-level indications from public risk data.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Van Egmond Makelaardij.
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About Koestraat 72D, Schoonhoven
What does the asking price of €299,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €299,000, which is 45% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,576. The price per square metre is €5,339 based on the BAG living area of 56 m². The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average. This gives you a factual picture of where the asking price sits relative to other homes in the area.
What is known about the layout and features of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is 56 m² according to the BAG registration. The energy label is C, which indicates moderate expected energy costs. No further details about the interior, installations, or insulation are provided in the listing.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. As a result, it is not possible to describe the interior arrangement or features of this apartment. The available information is limited to the living area of 56 m², the year of construction (1566), and the energy label C.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to area-level public data. The building dates from 1566 and sits on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 96% of properties were built before 1970, and 4% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The figure gives an indication of the acoustic environment around the home, but individual experiences may vary depending on the exact position of the rooms.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is about 217 metres away, making it the closest option for daily groceries. Albert Heijn is approximately 531 metres away, and PLUS is at about 730 metres. Lidl is also within reach at roughly 786 metres. These distances mean you have several supermarket options within a short walk of the apartment.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are very close by: obs Koningin Emma at about 265 metres and Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar at about 275 metres. For secondary education, Schoonhovens College at the Albert Plesmanstraat location is about 730 metres away. These distances make the school run manageable on foot for families living in the old town.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Schoonhoven-West at about 434 metres and Schoonhoven-Noord at about 556 metres, both served by lines 395, 497 and 505. The Schoonhoven Veer stop is about 487 metres away and served by line 497. The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, approximately 10.6 km from the apartment.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes it as a "quiet classic historic village centre" where people know and help each other. Another notes having lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
