A central apartment with a story
This apartment on Marktplein 8 sits right in the heart of Geldermalsen, a town in the municipality of West Betuwe. The building dates from 1920, and the home has an energy label A. At €339,000, the asking price is 56% below the average asking price of €773,500 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale here. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,427, while this apartment is listed at €5,215 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in West Betuwe, this one stands out for its central position and relatively modest price tag.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 65 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². The home has a balcony, and it is sold as full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The property is situated in the centre of Geldermalsen, which means shops and amenities are close by.
Life in Geldermalsen Middengebied
Geldermalsen Middengebied is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,560 residents, and it has a distinctly older demographic: 41% of residents are 65 or older. Residents of the district of Geldermalsen give their living environment an average score of 7.75, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Quiet and cosy" and mentions that the station is nearby and there are two buses every half hour. Another resident notes: "Quiet area, shame about the rubbish that sometimes lies there for weeks." A third resident describes it as a "Quiet and safe neighbourhood," adding that there are few burglaries and few strange people on the street. These reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they do give a sense of the area. For more on the Geldermalsen Middengebied neighbourhood, you can see how it compares.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: the Lidl is on your doorstep, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Openbare Basisschool Jan Harmenshof is a ten-minute walk, and the Oranje Nassauschool is a bit further. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Geldermalsen is just around the corner, and the Alphega Apotheek de Betuwe is nearby as well. Public transport is well served: the bus stop Geldermalsen, Centrum is just around the corner with lines 261, 262, and 800, and the train station Geldermalsen is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of West Betuwe covers this area, which includes several small towns and villages along the rivers.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €252,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 35% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 35%, from €187,000 in 2020 to €252,000 in 2025. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Kessel & Van Gellicum Makelaars-Taxateurs B.V. and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Marktplein 8, Geldermalsen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €339,000 is 35% above the WOZ value of €252,000, 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 35%, from €187,000 in 2020 to €252,000 in 2025. This comparison is a fact, and it is up to you to interpret what it means for the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 65 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 81 m². There is a balcony, and the home is sold as full ownership. The property is situated in the centre of Geldermalsen, which means shops and amenities are close by.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, and wall insulation, and that it is heated with a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1920, which is before 1970, and 89% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is listed as 'other'. This information is meant to inform you, not to alarm you.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. The flood risk for 2050 is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a specific assessment of this property. They give a general picture of the climate risks in the area.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise from road traffic at this address is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 33 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are based on 2022 and 2023 data. They are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Lidl is just 65 metres away, the Albert Heijn is 180 metres away, and the PLUS is 292 metres away. There are also other options within a few kilometres, including another Albert Heijn at 828 metres and an Aldi at 1,314 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
What schools are close to this apartment?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Openbare Basisschool Jan Harmenshof is 526 metres away, the Oranje Nassauschool is 620 metres away, and the Rehobothschool is 772 metres away. For secondary education, the O.R.S. Lek en Linge, vestiging de Lingeborgh is 980 metres away. There are also childcare options nearby, with a kinderdagverblijf at 800 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Public transport is well served. The bus stop Geldermalsen, Centrum is just 121 metres away, with bus lines 261, 262, and 800. There is also a stop at Kostverlorenkade at 129 metres with line 262, and at Gemeentehuis at 428 metres with lines 261 and 262. The train station Geldermalsen is 1,175 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Geldermalsen Middengebied is a neighbourhood with about 1,560 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older (41%). Residents of the district of Geldermalsen give their living environment an average score of 7.75, based on four reviews. One resident mentions it is quiet and cosy, with the station nearby and buses every half hour. Another notes it is quiet but sometimes there is rubbish lying around. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state any property details. As a result, we cannot provide information about the layout, outdoor space, or installations. The only facts available are the property type (apartment), the year of construction (1920), and the energy label (A). The floor area is mentioned in the BAG registration as 81 m², but the agent lists 65 m². No further details are stated in the listing.
