A ground-floor apartment in the heart of Gouda
This ground-floor apartment on Peperstraat sits right in the middle of Gouda's historic centre, where the streets are lively and everything you need is close by. Built in 1877, the home has a classic city-centre feel, and with an energy label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €235,000 is 66% below the average asking price of €689,000 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 10 homes currently for sale here. Compared with other [apartments in Gouda], this one is priced keenly.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 62 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 242 m³. It is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the ground floor, and you own the property outright. The agent notes that there is no insulation, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €100 per month.
The Raam e.o. neighbourhood
Raam e.o. is a compact, central district within Gouda's Binnenstad, with around 2,155 residents. It is a mix of old buildings and a lively street scene, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third resident adds: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too." The reviews reflect a mixed picture: central and convenient, but with some concerns about noise and feeling safe at night. For more context, you can look at [the Raam e.o. neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop a couple of streets away and Lidl a five-minute walk. For primary education, r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is on your doorstep, and Casimirschool is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug, is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Neumann is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Gouda, Nieuwe Veerstal is just around the corner with line 996, and Gouda, Doelenbrug is a couple of streets away with lines 3, 106, 196, 307 and 996. Gouda train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Gouda].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €270,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €194,000 to €270,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1877 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 86% of buildings date from before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows an elevated indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain, a medium flood risk currently, and medium heat stress now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dupree Makelaars Gouda 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.
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About Peperstraat 16-5, Gouda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €235,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €270,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but this gap is notable. The price is also 66% below the average asking price of €689,000 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, making it the cheapest of the 10 homes listed here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 62 m², and the volume is 242 m³. It is a ground-floor apartment, described as a benedenwoning, and you own the property outright. The agent notes there is no insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €270,000 as of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has increased by 39%, from €194,000 in 2020 to €270,000 in 2025. This reflects a steady upward trend in the municipal valuation, which is used for property tax purposes, not as a direct market price indicator.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1877 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 86% of buildings date from before 1970, and 1% 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 supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 278 metres, Coop is about 529 metres away, and Lidl is about 612 metres away. There is also a SPAR at 750 metres and a SPAR express at about 1 kilometre. With 23 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius, about 219 metres away, and Casimirschool is about 326 metres away. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is about 945 metres away. The nearest childcare centre is about 400 metres from the home.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Gouda, Nieuwe Veerstal, about 380 metres away, served by line 996. Gouda, Doelenbrug is about 412 metres away with lines 3, 106, 196, 307 and 996. Gouda train station is about 884 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third adds: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too."
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has no insulation, which may affect how much you spend on keeping the home warm. The label is based on the property's characteristics, not on actual usage.
