A calm spot by the water
This apartment sits on a quiet road along the water in Het Zand, a residential area of Ridderkerk. The home was built in 1997 and has an energy label C. The asking price is €550,000. For context, there are currently 15 apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €550,967. If you are looking at apartments in Ridderkerk, this one stands out for its setting.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area is 133 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 131 m². The home has a balcony, full ownership, and a service charge of €354.12 per month. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combi boiler.
Life in Het Zand
Het Zand is a neighbourhood where about 3,880 people live, and most homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Ridderkerk give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes the area as "boring and quiet," while another mentions a "sleepy environment" with few activities for adults. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. The area has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or older.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Lidl and PLUS are just around the corner, and Dirk is a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Botter and Christelijke Basisschool de Bongerd, are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is GOED Ridderkerk, Huisartsenpraktijk M.A. Janssen, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Vlietplein is just around the corner. Bus stops 't Zand and Spinozastraat, served by lines 144 and 146, are on your doorstep. The nearest train station is Barendrecht, about 4.7 km away. For more on the area, see the municipality of Ridderkerk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €541,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €394,000 to €541,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is medium and the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Soffree Makelaardij en Taxaties.
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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 Leeghwaterstraat 38, Ridderkerk
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €541,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €394,000 in 2020 to €541,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 133 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 131 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully owned. The monthly service charge is €354.12.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass, wall insulation, and floor insulation, which may help with energy use, though the label itself is the official measure.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
Area-level indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is medium and the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl is about 386 metres away, and PLUS is about 440 metres away, both within a short walk. Dirk is about 916 metres away, and Jumbo is about 1.1 km away. There are 27 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Botter is about 457 metres away, and Christelijke Basisschool de Bongerd is about 477 metres away. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest is about 2.5 km away. There are 51 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops 't Zand and Spinozastraat are within 250 metres, served by lines 144 and 146. Another stop, Ridderkerk, Sporthal Drievliet, is about 355 metres away with line 21. The nearest train station is Barendrecht, about 4.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in Ridderkerk?
Residents across the municipality of Ridderkerk give an average score of 7.27, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes the area as "boring and quiet," while another mentions a "sleepy environment" with few activities for adults. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
