A historic apartment in the heart of Wijk bij Duurstede
This apartment on Peperstraat 31 sits in the middle of the historic centre of Wijk bij Duurstede, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the atmosphere is unmistakably old-town. The home dates from 1900 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €385,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €587,182. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,187, while this home is listed at €5,746 per square metre. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Wijk bij Duurstede]( /koopwoningen/wijk-bij-duurstede/appartementen/).
A compact, single-floor layout
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 67 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 242 m³. The agent notes that the property has double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €6,200 per year, which works out to about €517 per month. The apartment is situated in the centre, as the agent describes it.
Life in the Binnenstad
The Binnenstad is the compact heart of Wijk bij Duurstede, with roughly 1,100 residents. It is a mixed area, with 42% of households being single-person and 24% being families with children. The average household size is 1.9 people. Residents across the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede give their living environment an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident says: "De Schoener is a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood to live in. The atmosphere is friendly, children can play outside safely, and amenities such as schools and shops are nearby." Another resident simply calls it "Cosy". These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about [the Binnenstad neighbourhood]( /buurt/binnenstad-wijk-bij-duurstede/).
Daily essentials and getting around
For groceries, you have a Lidl just around the corner, an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Wildemansteeg, is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Dorestede is just around the corner. For primary education, OBS Het Anker is a ten-minute walk away. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Wijk bij Duurstede, Steenstraat/Centrum is a couple of streets away, served by lines 56, 341, 695 and N41. The nearest train station is Culemborg,. The wider area, including [the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede]( /gemeente/wijk-bij-duurstede/), offers further amenities within a short distance.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €338,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €385,000 is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 73%, from €195,000 to €338,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the note that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including B&E makelaars and other listing platforms. The information is based on the agent's listing and public data sources.
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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 Peperstraat 31, Wijk Bij Duurstede
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €385,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €338,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 67 m², comes to €5,746.
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 67 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has a volume of 242 m³ and is located on the first living floor. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the property has double glazing, which helps with insulation. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €6,200 per year, which amounts to approximately €517 per month. This fee is stated in the agent's listing. It is a significant monthly cost to factor into the overall budget for this apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1900 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific property. The KCAF notes that 82% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, according to 2022 data. This is an area-level indication based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving. It does not reflect an on-site measurement at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Lidl is at 331 metres, an Albert Heijn at 428 metres, and a Jumbo at 843 metres. All three are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is OBS Het Anker at 838 metres, followed by Brede school Het Anker at 867 metres and Basisschool De Wegwijzer at 988 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is at 1.7 km. These distances are based on the nearest schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Wijk bij Duurstede, Steenstraat/Centrum at 374 metres, served by lines 56, 341, 695 and N41. Other stops include Nieuweweg at 677 metres and Engk/Frankenhof at 725 metres. The nearest train station is Culemborg at 8.7 km.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 73%, from €195,000 to €338,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal valuation data.
