A waterside apartment in the heart of Nijmegen
This apartment on Nonnenplaats 6 sits right on the water in the Benedenstad, Nijmegen's oldest quarter, where the Waal river bends past historic streets and lively squares. It is a three-room home spread over three floors, with two bedrooms and one bathroom, built in 1984 and carrying an efficient energy label A. The asking price is €420,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €497,824, and the average asking price per square metre is €4,956, while this home is listed at €5,676 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Nijmegen].
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has a living area of 74 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home is on the second living floor and has a volume of 260 m³. It is fully owned, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €180. The agent mentions roof insulation, partial double glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The setting is described as on the water and in the centre, which fits the location along the Waal.
Life in Benedenstad
Benedenstad is a compact, historic neighbourhood with about 2,685 residents, many of whom live alone, and a high share of older residents. Residents of the district Nijmegen-Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.07, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's nice to live in the centre. Close to everything you need. Only often rubbish on the ground." Another mentions: "Albert Heijn around the corner. But many homeless people there. Also, my bike was vandalised once. Otherwise, plenty of amenities and nice but small parks." A third resident notes "a lot of trouble from certain people." These are impressions from the wider district, not this specific street. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of pre-war and 1970s-1990s housing, and the average asking price here is €497,824. For more on the area, see [the Benedenstad neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and a PLUS and an Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. Basisschool Petrus Canisius is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Beulen, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek 't Weeshuis is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Nijmegen, Waalkade is on your doorstep with lines 2, 4 and 8, and Nijmegen, Plein 1944 is a five-minute walk with many more lines. Nijmegen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Nijmegen offers a compact city layout where most daily needs are within reach, as described on [the municipality of Nijmegen].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €400,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €220,000 to €400,000. As for the address, public risk data at area level indicates a medium foundation risk, with clay soil that is sensitive to settling, and 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 42 dB Lden, below the norm. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including START Makelaars and START 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Nonnenplaats 6, Nijmegen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €420,000, while the WOZ value is €400,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes. The difference is a factual comparison, and whether it is justified depends on the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home is on the second living floor and has a volume of 260 m³. It is fully owned, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €180.
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 relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect lower energy costs than with a home with a lower label. The agent also mentions roof insulation, partial double glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to the home's energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
Public risk data at area level indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF.
How noisy is it at this location?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and are area-level indications. They describe the general sound environment, not the specific insulation of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, about 219 metres away. A PLUS and an Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away, at about 590 and 599 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 723 metres away. With 32 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Petrus Canisius is on your doorstep, about 174 metres away. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen is about 569 metres away, and the Karel de Grote College is about 923 metres away. There is also a school for special secondary education, Foooocus Nijmegen, at about 484 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Nijmegen, Waalkade is on your doorstep, about 101 metres away, with lines 2, 4 and 8. Nijmegen, Plein 1944 is about 373 metres away, with many lines including 3, 5, 6, 85 and several regional routes. Nijmegen train station is about 981 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Benedenstad is a historic neighbourhood with about 2,685 residents. Many residents live alone, and the average household size is 1.4. Residents of the district Nijmegen-Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.07, based on four reviews. Some mention the convenience of the centre, while others note issues with rubbish and nuisance from certain people.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 82%, from €220,000 to €400,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025, from €321,000 to €400,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, which can change based on market developments in the area.
