A new-build corner house in the old centre
This brand-new corner house sits on the Nieuwe Walsteeg, a quiet street in the heart of Gorinchem's Benedenstad. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description. The asking price is €645,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €435,945, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,094. The average living area for homes currently for sale in the area is 102 m². If you are looking at apartments in Gorinchem, this one stands out for its size and new-build status.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a one-floor apartment with four rooms, including three bedrooms. The living area is listed as 134 m², while the BAG registration records 145 m². The home has a volume of 354 m³ and comes with a back garden. It is a full ownership property, so there is no leasehold. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, meaning you can expect relatively low energy costs. The home is a new build, so everything is fresh and unused.
Life in Benedenstad
Benedenstad is the old centre of Gorinchem, a neighbourhood with a mix of historic buildings and modern conveniences. Residents give it an average score of 7.85 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another resident notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The neighbourhood has about 3,935 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. The area is known for its city walls and monuments, and the weekly market is a fixture. For more on the area, see the Benedenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Coop is just around the corner. For primary education, obs De Tweemaster is a couple of streets away, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including ISK de Toekomst and Omnia College. The GP practice Praktijk Kalkhaven is a five-minute walk, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Gorinchem, Nieuwe Walsteeg is on your doorstep, with bus line 706, and the Gorinchem, Walstraat stop is just around the corner with line 47. The train station Gorinchem is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Gorinchem offers a compact centre with all these facilities close together, as described in the municipality of Gorinchem. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil, which is sensitive to settling, and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the flood risk for 2050 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 Van der Brugge Makelaardij and Van der Brugge Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Nieuwe Walsteeg 7B, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Benedenstad?
The asking price of this home is €645,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €435,945, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,094. The average living area for homes currently for sale is 102 m². This home has a living area of 134 m² according to the agent, which works out to €4,813 per square metre. The figures are presented as they are, without a judgement on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a one-floor apartment with four rooms, including three bedrooms. The living area is listed as 134 m², while the BAG registration records 145 m². The home has a volume of 354 m³ and comes with a back garden. It is a full ownership property, so there is no leasehold. The property is a new build, so all installations and finishes are brand new.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is based on the property's characteristics, but it does not say anything about the structural condition of the home. Since this is a new build, the label reflects the modern standards of construction.
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 settling, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, 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 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is in the old centre, so some street noise is to be expected.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 168 metres away. The Coop is just around the corner at 304 metres. Further away, there is a Nettorama at 921 metres, an Albert Heijn at 1,006 metres, and a Jumbo at 1,066 metres. All within a short walk or bike ride, so daily groceries are easy to get.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is obs De Tweemaster, which is 249 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. For secondary education, ISK de Toekomst is 428 metres away, and Omnia College is 525 metres away. There are also several other schools within a ten-minute walk, including Yulius Lingewaal College and Vita College. In total, there are 41 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Gorinchem, Nieuwe Walsteeg is on your doorstep, just 12 metres away, with bus line 706. The Gorinchem, Walstraat stop is 86 metres away with line 47. The train station Gorinchem is 516 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car, though the home is also accessible by car via the motorway junction nearby.
What do residents say about living in Benedenstad?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another resident notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The reviews mention the convenience and the lively atmosphere, though one resident points out a dangerous bend in the street where lorries can cause damage to cars.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the year of construction. This field is missing from the agent's description. As a result, the age of the property is not known, though the home is described as a new build. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate. Other details, such as the layout and floor areas, are provided by the agent.
