A classic apartment in the heart of Gouda
This apartment on Peperstraat 29C sits in the middle of Gouda's historic centre, where the streets are lively and the canals are never far away. It is a home with character, built in 1900, and it comes with an energy label C. The asking price is €350,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €534,441, and the average asking price per square metre is €4,202, while this home is listed at €4,667 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Gouda]( /koopwoningen/gouda/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its central position.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The total volume of the home is 267 m³. It is a compact but well-laid-out apartment, typical of a building from 1900 in the city centre. The energy label is C, which means the home is reasonably efficient, though not the most modern in terms of energy performance.
The De Baan e.o. neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Binnenstad, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.4, 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 resident 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 neighbourhood has around 1,510 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person households. It is a busy, central area, with a mix of opinions about its charm and its liveliness. For more on the area, see [the De Baan e.o. neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-baan-en-omgeving-gouda/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Coop and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is on your doorstep, and the Casimirschool is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug, a five-minute walk away, and Apotheek Neumann is a couple of streets further. For public transport, the 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. The train station Gouda is a ten-minute walk. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is about a ten-minute walk as well. All of this is part of [the municipality of Gouda]( /gemeente/gouda/ ), a town with a rich history and a lively centre.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €350,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €203,000 to €350,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road traffic, rail traffic and air traffic are all below the applicable standards, according to data from 2022 and 2023. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, and that 86% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress risk is medium, both now and in 2050. These are all 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 Riggeling & Dupree Makelaars Bodegraven and Dupree Makelaars Gouda.
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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 29C, Gouda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €350,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is in line with the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen by 72% over the past five years, from €203,000 in 2020 to €350,000 in 2025. This is a strong increase, reflecting the broader trend in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The total volume is 267 m³. It is a compact apartment, typical of a building from 1900 in the city centre.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates that the home has a moderate level of energy efficiency. It is not the most efficient label, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The label is based on the building's characteristics, but it does not say anything about the condition of the installations or the insulation. The home was built in 1900, which is a factor in its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to area-level data. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 86% of properties were built before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic, rail traffic and air traffic are all below the applicable standards, according to data from 2022 and 2023. The road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, rail traffic is 33 dB Lden, and air traffic is 35 dB Lden. These are all below the noise norms, so noise is not a major concern at this address, based on the available data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, at about 305 metres. The Coop is a couple of streets away, at about 545 metres, and the Lidl is at about 675 metres. There is also a SPAR at about 789 metres. So you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
What schools are in the area?
The r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is on your doorstep, at about 154 metres. The Casimirschool is just around the corner, at about 289 metres. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is about a ten-minute walk away, at about 1,002 metres. There are also other primary schools within a short distance.
How far is the train station?
The train station Gouda is about 928 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or for trips to other cities. The nearest bus stops are even closer, with Gouda, Nieuwe Veerstal at about 323 metres and Gouda, Doelenbrug at about 353 metres, offering several bus lines.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Binnenstad, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.4, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance and the station a 5-minute bike ride away. Another resident mentions that the houses are ugly and that there is little greenery. Some residents note that it can feel unsafe at night, especially for women. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre for this home is €4,667, based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,202. So this home is priced slightly above the neighbourhood average per m², but the total asking price is lower than the average asking price of €534,441, because the home is smaller than the average.
